“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.”

nodded to indicate his agreement to

reception

glass of water in hand. With his head lowered, he looked as



into the

at

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

same time, Silas prepared coffee by the

smile, Jackson lowered his head in embarrassment.

is right. I really don't feel like smiling and can't even manage a proper one. I

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

Silas handed

Shane put it on the table instead of drinking. Looking

let me out,

cocked his brow. “Have you seen the light and stopped trying to

sudden urge triggered by the shock I felt. However, after I managed to calm down, I realized how ridiculous

Shane hadn't stopped him then, he would likely have committed suicide alongside Jacqueline. Had he succeeded, his parents would

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