Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Sure enough, Jepson continued. I believe you will eventually marry into the Hendrix family. You're already considered our future daughter-in-

law. Even if Jake doesn't inherit the Hendrix family business, we will still work hard to secure Avon Ventures. You really don't need to keep putting in so much effort there."

The smile on Thea's face faded considerably. "Mr. Hendrix, if you have something to say, just say it."

Jepson lifted his chin slightly as if bestowing a favor. "Yes, Jake dil mess up this time, but I believe you share some responsibility too. If you could do us a favor and take the blame for Jake, we would treat you well in the future. If Jake goes. to hang out in the future, I will de Thea was nearly laughing in disbelief, finally understanding why Jake was so shameless,

Like father, like son, she thought bitterly.

Reflecting on her past, when she had gone out of her way to please this family, she wished she could slap some sense into her former self.

"Was I cursed back then? How could it take me this long to see their true colors?" she wondered.

With a cold smile, she retorted, "Mr. Hendrix, have I done anything wrong that you caught me on the spot?"

frowned. "What

just supposed to be foolish or crazy

all of Key Biskane. I didn't seek revenge on him, and you should be grateful for that. And now you expect me to pay for him? How ridiculous!" You"Jepson's

one had ever dared to speak to him so

acted demure

his request, he had been certain she

was lowly, and Thea was

Hendrix family would

jump at the chance to take on such a

thought that she would definitely agree happily after hearing

never expected

quickly composed himself a cunning

Jake isn't something you get to decide, is it? Can you guess

slightly as

satisfaction grew at her moment of hesitation, and he

his

I were you, I would hold onto Jake tightly and

why Stefan chose Nicolas to mentor

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