CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“Huh?” Natalie narrowed her eyes. “What does that mean?”

“Ten years ago, the Grahams declared bankruptcy, and both Mr. and Mrs. Graham passed on soon after. This was not from the blow dealt by their insolvency, but of Jacqueline's doing.” said the horrified Marjorie.

Natalie's eyes widened, and she felt her own skin crawl. “Do you mean to suggest that Jacqueline killed her own parents?”

“I can't say for sure that she did, but knowing what Jacqueline did to your parents, I suddenly felt the compulsion to have someone look into the death of the Grahams. Jacqueline's presence seemed to be persistent every step of the way, so I'm guessing that she must definitely have something to do with the unusual circumstances surrounding her parents' deaths. I can't be as certain as for whether she was the one who did them in herself though,” Majorie said, shaking her head.

Shane stood to his feet. “Regardless, the fact that this could be traced back to her means that she won't be able to get away scot-free.”

“I agree,” Natalie concurred.

Shane then looked to Marjorie. “You said that you did not dare to share what you heard with anyone else before. Why?”

smiled bitterly. “It was because I was discovered. Jacqueline walked away smugly after Mrs. Graham gave up on getting her to turn herself in. I felt sorry for the

she threaten you?” Natalie

but we were on a less solid footing than they were. Mrs. Graham made me promise not to say this to anyone at the threat of repercussions against our family,

charitable spirit Mr. Wangton spoke glowingly of

as they made themselves out to be, they probably wouldn't have issued such threats against anyone's loved ones. Perhaps they did do enough good in their time to justify the plaudits they received but apparently, they weren't

it with Mrs. Brown and

them to steer clear of the Grahams, especially that monster Jacqueline. That was why I told them that she caused someone's death

that, she straightened herself up and bowed toward Shane. “I'm so sorry, Mr. Shane. I really did not mean to withhold this. All I wanted to do was to protect my family. I've told you everything you wanted to know just like you asked, so

he turned to walk out, which led Marjorie

I do hope that you'd be willing to come forward

replied Marjorie in the

“Thank you,