Dear Sweetheart novel

“What does he want?” Curtis asked.

Jasper shrugged in response. “You should already know he does not like to fight or want money at his age. All he wants is to spend his days drinking and playing chess with friends.”

“Mr. Winton…” Jefferson’s pupils dilated. “Could it be that Mr. Winton?”

Jasper gave a teasing smile. “For all the people in the world named Winton, he is the only one worthy of being addressed respectfully.”

Jefferson whipped around to face Curtis at those words with shock in his eyes. “You’re insane. You could have plotted a coup against Mr. Nicholson. Why must you ask for his help?”

“I think you’re both mad.” Jasper’s slim fingers rapped on the table as he sighed and shook his head. “Mr. Nicholson commands absolute power in Norwal City. How could he be brought down so easily?”

Curtis’ expression turned grim. “It will only take the slightest opportunity for them to rise again. Given his connections, Mr. Nicholson could find a way to reach out to his contacts even if you sever all of his ties. Make a clean break of it. The possibility of his comeback makes me uneasy.”

The incident of Selena abducting Rayna, which had put the latter’s life at risk, right under his nose rattled him to the point of being afraid to even recall the incident. It also revealed the frailty of the power under his command.

I will not let something like this happen again!

After several moments of silence, Curtis asked Jasper, “Does Mr. Winton want the ivory chess set?”

Jasper glanced sideways at Curtis after a sip of coffee. “Even I covet that. The chess set was made during the war and is one of the prized possessions of Yeringham Museum. How are you going to manage that?”

Jefferson massaged his brow. “I’d hazarded a guess based on what you said about chess. Who would manage to acquire a treasured possession of a museum? Could his taste be any more expensive?”

“Don’t you rarely visit Chanaea?” Jasper asked curiously, rubbing his chin with his fingers as he did so. “You appear familiar with all of these. You even know Mr. Winton.”

Jefferson gave a faint smile. “My visits are indeed sparse, but that doesn’t mean I don’t pay attention to things that happen here. I have once thought of a way to gain Mr. Winton’s favor and help my people by paving the way for an opportunity for them, but…”

expression became increasingly dour, laced with a trace of helplessness. “Mr.

interacted with Mr. Winton before; he is indeed a

glared at him. “He’s only taking it easy on you because he knows you’re poor. It won’t just be the ivory chess set when

think we should do? Surely we can’t

He clasped his hands together and placed

continuing quietly, “I know he is without an heir and is leaving everything to the son of his old comrade. He dotes

“Do you want me to lobby

for that. Just have a chat with him, and he’ll be the one to approach you with an

longer be civil. “Why won’t you

on behalf of Mrs. Faymon. If I cannot get my hands on

to find somebody

made during the war! How could

rapped on the table with his fingers, his expression turning cold. “You’re not married so watch

referring to my wife. Did I specifically refer to

in

said carelessly, “Isn’t it because I, as your elder brother,

yourself. That’s something I’ll never admit to. Don’t think I would overlook everything you do just because you gave me a pill! I still have a shot as long as Belle

narrowed his eyes. “It’s only a matter of time before she marries me. Don’t get carried away by your

sip of coffee. “For now, she is not yet yours, so let us compete fairly.

on having her, why don’t you go after another woman in Norwal City for a change?” Curtis scowled,

in Norwal City, why are you set on having her, Mr. Faymon?” Jefferson repeated those

Curtis was rendered speechless.

you talk about whatever that’s between you in private?

be discussed, the pair

Jefferson would keep an eye on Noel’s people. Curtis would be making arrangements