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."

call the police," Vince said coolly, "so it was likely his family. I'm afraid I can't ask

way-with the police involved, it would be easier to

things over, Mr. Zimmerman? This is your family's ancestral estate. If all goes well, it could mean great things for the

take responsibility, learn from your mistakes, and manage this place better so no one else

"...I'm sorry."

manager fell silent, not daring

mood soured. This kind of

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

shot back, his voice tight with worry. "With her condition, do you really think she'd have survived something like this? I can't

"...Sorry."

Jessy's just a passing thought. How do you have the nerve to say you want to pursue her? You talk about

like a punch to Yates's

was he suddenly so interested in her? Why did

pride? Was it

it simply pity he felt for her, and

don't know," Yates admitted

gates of Zimmerman Manor, Yates considered. going inside to visit Jessica But their relationship