Chapter 187

His eyes flickered slightly, looking ahead. "Yeah."

"Why not call the police then?"

"Silly." Jack smiled. "Do you think the person celebrating her 80th birthday today would agree to me calling the police? Sometimes, achieving the same result can be done in different ways." His words were profound and difficult to fathom.

I looked at him unexpectedly and laughed. "Jack, I think you're different from the Jack I knew before."

"How come?" He paused for a moment, looking at me. "Or... do you not like me this way?"

"No!" I immediately denied, praising him. "I think you're even more capable and smart than the Jack I knew before. I really admire how thorough you are in your considerations."

People like him and me had no one else to rely on.

The only person we could rely on was ourselves.

Moreover, he was in the wolf's den of the Renolds family. If he didn't consider things thoroughly, he would only end up dead.

He looked stunned for a moment, his eyes slightly brightened. "Really?"

"Of course." I nodded earnestly.

just my imagination, but he seemed to let out a silent sigh of relief, visibly relaxing

as if my question just now

that today's guests included not only the upper-class circles of Jelaston but also some unfamiliar faces. Jack helped me fetch some food from

"Okay."

the Western food plate

the banquet hall, amidst the mingling of glasses and conversations,

got up to go to the restroom. When I came out, I saw Jessica

a more domineering player

corner and didn't approach,

had a confident air about

the drama unfold, but I ended

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Jessica lifted her chin proudly. "Yes, it's me. What

probably had never attended such occasions before, dressed meticulously in a deep V-neck dress that showcased her impressive career line and

"Divorce him."

heiress spoke

her eyes. "What did

"I said, divorce him."

arms, handing over a check. "Fill

It was quite bold.

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