Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 574

Chapter 574

"Fame always brings its share of trouble," Vince said, his tone grave. "Since this all started because of Jessy, I can't help but worry about her safety."

"You've got a point," Yates agreed, nodding. "It's just one film, but she's clearly on the verge of a breakthrough. It's not impossible someone might be jealous. Looking deeper into this is the right call."

Just then, Vince's phone rang. It was the property management office.

"Mr. Zimmerman, the police just contacted us. Someone's reported the incident, and they're coming to conduct a thorough investigation."

The woman on the other end sounded anxious. A police investigation meant construction would stop, and they were desperate to stay on schedule.

"With something this serious, it's only natural the police would get involved," Vince replied.

"The injured man is your brother-in-law. Is there any way we could settle this privately? The management would make sure you're satisfied with how we handle

it."

Vince said coolly, "so it was likely his family. I'm

it was better this way-with the police involved, it

is your family's ancestral estate. If all goes well, it could mean great things

him off sharply. "Something happened here-someone got hurt. You need to take responsibility, learn from your mistakes, and manage this place better so no one else gets injured. Trying to

"...I'm sorry."

not daring to argue

his mood soured. This kind of management

probably trying to do his job and keep the higher-ups off his back.

back, his voice tight with worry. "With her condition, do you really think she'd have survived something like this? I can't just sweep this under the rug and move on. Not until we know exactly what

"...Sorry."

Yates. "You act like Jessy's just a passing thought. How do you have the nerve to say you want to pursue her? You talk about fair competition with Timothy, but you

like a punch to

he suddenly so interested in

pride? Was it because, as kids, Jessy had always liked Timothy more—and then, as

pity he felt for her, and

don't know," Yates admitted quietly, guilt

Manor, Yates considered. going inside to visit Jessica But