Even After Death Novel (Olivia)

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."

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

worry, Avery. I won't let anyone

look at him. "Alexander, we found someone that has something to do

in the passing. My grandfather had an illegitimate

acknowledged by our family. Forget about us, my dad isn't

shift in his tone, "If he has done something sinful,

the mastermind who planned everything behind the scenes—playing with the Fordham family, hurting my younger brothers, and killing my mother. I bet he has something

our families have been friends for a long time. Jacqueline and I have been engaged since we were young. We're a family. I have no idea where that person is, but I'll ask my family. It's just

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 down. But I'll

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some rest when you can," Jacqueline reminded