A dying wretch...

Jacqueline reckoned even the bodyguards knew what her fate was.

Meanwhile, Shane immediately headed to the study upon arriving at Thompson villa. Silas followed behind as they had some matters to discuss.

Natalie had worry written all over her face as she lifted her head and averted her gaze upstairs.

Hopefully, Shane can pull himself together.

Of course, while worrying for Shane, she felt a suffocating lump of air within her.

The amount of information Jacqueline had revealed was too much to digest in such a short time. That was why she could not regain her composure even till now.

All this while, Natalie thought the one who kidnapped Connor and caused him to get into a car accident was Jacqueline.

Similarly, she thought the woman was also responsible for landing Stanley in a car accident.

To her surprise, Jacqueline told her the culprit behind everything was Stanley.

Even the fire incident at the textile mill had something to do with him.

While she was still in shock by the sudden revelation, puzzlement stung her, too.

do that? He's Connor's godfather! He has treated Connor and Sharon so well all along. The two of them also see him as their father. Why did he do that? And what about his car accident? Why would he take the risk and put himself in harm? What could his motive be? And not to forget, why did he burn my warehouse?

rubbed her forehead wearily as immense frustration

to find Stanley and clarify everything with

immediately fished out her phone and

end of the call. “Sorry. The number you're

is his phone

scrunched her

busy performing

in

she realized it was

green dial icon.

you.” Joyce's raspy voice rang

her brows, Natalie asked, “What happened, Joyce? You sound weak. Are you

how feeble she sounded, Natalie sensed something else in

she could not piece together, and neither could she

a mild cold.” As Joyce answered, she let out two

Did you

I did. Fret not, Nat. I'm old enough to know what to do. There's nothing to worry about. I'll

of vigor and instead full of

before she

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