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…”

of helplessness. “Mr. Winton was too difficult

with Mr. Winton before; he is indeed a wily old fox. Why don’t you

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

in exasperation. “Then what do you think we should do? Surely we can’t steal

his hands together

but…” Curtis paused before continuing quietly, “I know he is without an

was taken aback. “Do you

that. Just have a chat with him, and he’ll be the one to approach you with an offer.” Curtis’ lips curled slightly,

wrong with you!” Jasper could no longer be civil. “Why won’t you be direct and have him find the guy instead of beating

behalf of Mrs. Faymon. If I cannot

a painting, it would have been easy enough to find somebody to

An ivory chess set made during the

with his fingers, his expression

to my wife. Did I

smile, though it did not extend to his eyes. “Enough of speaking in parables, Mr. Faymon. Aren’t you aware of why we

it because I, as your elder brother, am treating you

as long as Belle never says she would marry you. I would also

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

it when she actually marries you,” Jefferson retorted as he took another sip of coffee. “For now, she is not yet yours,

you go after

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

Curtis was rendered speechless.

enough,” Jasper interjected hastily, worried that the private room would turn into a battlefield. “Can you talk about

of the important matter to be discussed, the pair ceased snapping at each

Jefferson would keep an