Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 286

In the darkness, the man seemed to have become flustered. Before she had the chance to consider her options, he threatened her sternly, "Hurry up! My patience is running thin. It's just five million! I don't believe that you'd be lacking that amount!"

If this was in the past, then Leanna would definitely be perplexed and shocked, yet as soon as she heard his last sentence, she suddenly felt the urge to laugh. However, she could not come up with the words to say despite opening her mouth slightly.

She thought that the person who sent the extortion letter might be Ron or his men. Even more so, she thought that it could be the man who had paid for her services back then, but she clearly never expected it to be him…

Indeed, why would she even think of him? He was someone who should have been dead! This man, whom she had addressed as Dad for more than twenty years, was here, extorting her with these photos.

Leanna suddenly felt weary. She calmly expressed, "I don't have that much money. This is all I have. Take it or leave it."

After she said that, she placed the luggage on the ground and was about to turn and leave.

As soon as Jethro saw that, he panicked. "You're operating such a successful business and you've got such a huge shop. How can you possibly not have five million? Are you trying to fool me? Aren't you afraid of—"

"You can do whatever you wish to. I'm not afraid at all. You should be the one who's fearful, Jethro." Leanna glanced at the darkened area. "Even though you've escaped from prison, you'd soon become a wanted national fugitive once people realize you're well and alive. So, do you really think that you'd be able to escape?"

Jethro was silent for some time, as he most likely did not expect Leanna to figure out his identity.

Subsequently, he warned viciously, "Don't even think of threatening me with those words. Since I managed to escape from prison, I definitely have a way of avoiding being recaptured too! As for you, my darling daughter, you seem to be leading an impressive life right now. You've got your own business which you lead, so you must earn a significant amount, huh? What's wrong with giving your dad some money as a sign of filial piety? Isn't that within expectations?"

Leanna responded, "Speaking about that, I've got something to ask you. I saw the items you had stored in the luggage. What happened twenty years ago? Why did my mom marry you while she was still carrying me in her womb?"

As soon as Jethro heard that, he remained silent as he stood in the darkened area before suddenly bursting into laughter. His laughter was grating to the ears and it sounded like an old, untuned piano that was screechy and worn out.

Meanwhile, Leanna maintained her position quietly and her face was expressionless.

moment, Oscar, who was hidden in the shadows, felt that the timing was perfect to capture Jethro

for that as he remained in the darkness so that no one could tell where he was standing. As soon as he heard the slight rustle from behind, he instantly leaped off the

chase, but they found themselves disrupted by the middle school kids

did they not manage to capture Jethro, but they did not even catch sight of him

his nose abashedly and walked over to Leanna's side. "We

alright. He will

was anxious about the situation. In contrast to the presence, she had managed

he was definitely on his guard. Otherwise, why else would he have chosen the exact time when the middle school children would finish school? It was

the luggage on the ground and

was not the biological daughter of Jethro. Despite his raging curiosity, it clearly was not the right time

leaned against the backseat while staring out of the window. She seemed to be lost in

a loss for words too. After all, she was not his wife, so he reckoned it was best to wait till Aidan returned and sort things out

their car arrived at Leanna's

and nodded slightly

me know if you need any

a courteous smile and opened the door to get out of

"Nana, how did everything go? Did you

been told to wait at home. Still, she managed to link some bits

her head. "He

friend doesn't seem too good at what he's doing! I thought he was confident before you guys left, but

sat on the couch and stated wearily, "Zoe, Jethro… He's

as Zoe heard that, her eyes widened involuntarily.

as she asked, "No, wait. Why did you suddenly bring up his name?