Shane was aware of that as well. He chuckled and replied, “I know. I've already ordered Silas to work on it. I'm sure she'll call you in delight after receiving her gifts.”

“Okay,” said Natalie with a smile as she nodded.

She didn't ask what present he got for Joyce because, given Shane's wealth, the gift was bound to be extremely luxurious.

After that, the two of them changed topics and avoided discussing that particular matter.

After all, it was a terrible ordeal, and thinking about it would just upset both of them.

Their call lasted for over thirty minutes.

Shane had just put his phone away when someone opened the door to his room. The next moment, Jackson entered and greeted, “Shane.”

Shane gave a slight nod.

“Are you feeling better?” asked Jackson as he closed the door.

“Yeah,” murmured Shane.

“I'm so sorry. I didn't know that Jacqueline would do something like this,” said Jackson as he looked apologetically at Shane.

his gaze to Jackson and said calmly, “I

a lunatic not to stop her if he

relief and said, “I'm glad

would suspect him of playing a role

as if he had just recalled

that,

if he stays

was at a loss for words when he saw how calm

for a while before asking, “Shane,

to narrow his eyes. “Are you asking me to show

in embarrassment because Shane's words hit the bull's eye. The former said, “In a way, I guess. Even

stared at Jackson wordlessly. At that moment, the latter had no idea what Shane was

a little. Only then did Shane speak up in a cold tone, “All I can say is that I won't kill her.” Those words

to let her off the

emotion indicated that the punishment would be something he could not even

“Shane...”

late. Please leave,” requested Shane as he waved

as though he had more to say. However, the distant look on Shane's face dissuaded Jackson

lay back

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