Avery agreed, "You're right, Jacqueline. But now's not the time."

"Why not?"

"Our parents aren't his only target. We're involved in many accidents, except you. He surely won't let you get away from this. Bring the bodyguards along whenever you're out. Check your car before driving. And stop all your participation in public events."

Jacqueline frowned. "Avery, as long as it's to protect our family, I'm not afraid. Our family holds a long tradition. Dad had sacrificed a lot too. I don't want to see his effort go down the drain.

"Now, I'm the only person fit to manage the company. I'm just afraid that things might go south if this takes up too much time."

"I know you have good intentions, but things aren't doing great lately. You're our only hope. I won't let you take the risk. Besides, Dad must've prepared something to buy us time before he passed on. Just stay at home for a few days and don't go anywhere."

shoulder. "Take care of yourself. I don't want to lose you

worry, Avery. I won't let anyone hurt

turned to look at him. "Alexander, we found someone that has something to do with this. Is Brandon Procter

grandfather's illegitimate son? I heard something from Dad in the passing. My grandfather had an illegitimate son

the bar girl nor the illegitimate son was acknowledged by our family. Forget

a shift in his tone, "If he has done something sinful, we won't stand still and do

with the Fordham family, hurting my younger brothers, and killing my mother. I bet he has something to do with my father's plane crash too. If you can track

since we

know, he's a genius—an extreme genius at that. He sees us as enemies. He cut ties with us years ago, so I think it'll be difficult to track him

you. I have to go to High Sea to settle

rest when you can," Jacqueline

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