“In that case, I know nothing more. Madam, why don't you visit Ms. Rivers and ask her in person?” Mrs. Wilson suggested.

Natalie nodded. “That works too. I'll do it the day after. Since it's the weekend, I can use the opportunity to visit Joyce's parents too. All right then, Mrs. Wilson. I'm done with the food and will be heading to the office.”

“Go ahead. Be careful out there,” Mrs. Wilson reminded.

Natalie nodded with a smile. “I will. Don't worry. Bye.”

After waving her hand, she left Thompson villa.

Meanwhile, at Thompson Group, Shane had just finished his meeting. When he came out of the conference room, Silas approached him with a complicated look. “Mr. Thompson, Dr. Baker is here.”

Shane stopped in his tracks. “Jackson? Wasn't he locked up at home? How did he get out?”

“I have no idea, but he has probably seen the light. That's why he was let out. Initially, I, too, assumed that he had escaped. Therefore, when I contacted Prof. Baker, he told me that he had let Jackson out,” Silas explained.

Shane nodded in acknowledgment. “Where is he now?”

“In the reception room, waiting for you.”

to indicate his agreement to see

at the reception room, Silas opened the

on the sofa with a glass of water in hand. With his head lowered, he



into the room with

footsteps, Jackson regained his senses and raised his gaze at Shane. He forced out a smile on that babyface of his.

like smiling, just don't. It looks horrible.” Shane took

time, Silas

smile, Jackson lowered his head in

I really don't feel like smiling and can't even manage a proper one. I was just doing it out

it out to him, he, too, knew how hypocritical it

Thompson.” Silas handed

Shane put it on the table instead of drinking. Looking at Jackson, he plainly remarked, “Tell me.

“My dad let me out, as

seen the light and

It was a sudden urge triggered by the

hadn't stopped him then, he would likely have committed suicide

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