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."

her shoulder. "Take care of yourself. I

I won't let anyone hurt her,"

at him. "Alexander, we found

for a moment before saying, "Do you mean my grandfather's illegitimate son? I heard something from Dad in the passing. My

the bar girl nor the illegitimate son was acknowledged by our

continued with a shift in his tone, "If he has done something sinful, we won't stand

behind the scenes—playing with the Fordham family, hurting my younger brothers, and killing my mother. I bet he has something to do with my father's

I have been engaged since we were young. We're a family. I have no idea where that person

he's a genius—an extreme genius at that. He sees us as enemies. He cut ties with us

to High Sea to settle Dad's matter,"

you can," Jacqueline

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