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."

said coolly, "so it was likely his

was better this way-with the police involved, it would be easier to get to

Zimmerman? This is your family's ancestral estate. If all goes well, it

him off sharply. "Something happened here-someone got hurt. You need to take responsibility, learn from your mistakes,

"...I'm sorry."

manager fell silent, not daring to

soured. This kind of management left a bitter taste in

him. "Come on, don't take it too hard. He's just an employee- probably trying to do his job and keep

if it had been Jessy who got hurt today?" Vince shot 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

"...Sorry."

say you want to pursue her? You talk about fair competition with Timothy,

landed like a

was he suddenly so interested in her? Why

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

for her, and not real

don't know," Yates admitted quietly, guilt weighing on

through the gates of Zimmerman Manor, Yates considered. going inside to visit