Chapter 368 The Pursuit

Chapter 368 The Pursuit

Upon noticing Jasmine's silence, Summer pleaded anxiously, "Aunt Jasmine, you must help me."

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Jasmine snapped back to reality and said gently, "Didn't you say it was Howard's doing? The police didn't arrest you, so it has nothing to do with you. Relax."

Summer's heart pounded with fear. "But what if he tries to lessen his guilt and pins the blame on me at the police station? And what about the Winfrey family? What if they decide that I'm involved in this? Would Uncle Bertram sacrifice me to preserve the relationship between the two families?"

Summer wasn't worried about Howard at all.

He was utterly smitten with her, so much so that at her slightest gesture, a mere curl of her finger, he would obediently follow. If she beckoned him east, he wouldn't dare venture west.

What she feared most were the members of the Winfrey family.

It was clear that they were from a prestigious family, each one of them cunning. They would easily figure out that she had instigated Howard and, thus, confront the Hoffman family and seek an explanation. Just as Jasmine was about to speak, a commotion erupted from downstairs.

Summer rushed to the window and took a quick peek. She saw a black sedan parked at the entrance of the Hoffman residence. A man stepped out from the back seat of the car. It was indeed Howard's uncle.

Howard's uncle casually glanced toward the second floor. Summer, her face as pale as a ghost, quickly withdrew her head. She clung to Jasmine's arm, sobbing. "Aunt Jasmine, the Winfrey family is here! You must save me! My parents died early. You're the only family I have left." Summer's parents tragically passed away in a car accident.

Back then, they had just arrived in Jeahron and were traveling in the car Jasmine frequently used.

Originally, Jasmine was supposed to join them in the car. However, due to an unforeseen circumstance, Jasmine suggested that Summer's parents go ahead without her.

Who would have thought that the car would have met with an accident? The vehicle was wrecked beyond recognition, and tragically, the driver, too, lost his life.

When Summer came to Jeahron, her parents had instructed her to make sure she pleased her aunt. Therefore, Summer insisted on staying with Jasmine, successfully avoiding a potential predicament.

years together; their bond was deep and profound. Their relationship was no less than that of a biological mother and daughter. How could she just stand

believed that if the Winfrey family truly made a request, Bertram would indeed hand over

it easy, Summer. There's no need to

a cabinet and pulling out

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"Take this. Go and clear your head in a different city. I'll be here, waiting for you. Once this blows over, you can come back. Leave now through the

money, Summer was touched as

"Go now."

"Okay."

a reluctant glance at Jasmine, Summer took the money and exited the room.

living room, then went

descended the stairs, a smile on his face as he took a seat

housekeeper then served some

with a wry smile. "Isn't it all because of that brat? He's gotten himself into trouble

the reasons behind them, making it clear that Howard had been

works not long ago. She had to publicly apologize on an online platform. Presumably, she harbored resentment. Bertram, I don't mean to speak ill of your wife, but after all, she's not your close kin. Summer, that girl, has ill intentions and is difficult to discipline. If she stays in the Hoffman family, she will inevitably cause trouble sooner or later. Bertram, you and I, our families have shared a deep bond for generations. Do you remember when we were still kids, my dad brought me to your house, and I returned home bare-bottomed? My mom still teases me about it to this day. Howard and Ezekiel grew up together. Seeing their relationship remain as strong as ever brings me great comfort... Bertram, you know how much my brother and sister-in-law treasure Howard. Let's not

to have a longstanding relationship. The underlying implication was that Bertram should hand over Summer. If Howard were to really end up in prison, it would strain the harmony between the two households. Bertram responded, "I've always considered Howard as my own nephew, so naturally, I don't want him to end up in jail. How about this? I'll call Summer out and ask her what happened. If she's indeed involved, I won't let her off the

then sent a housekeeper upstairs to summon

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less than two minutes, the housekeeper came downstairs, trembling with fear, as she responded, "Mr. Hoffman, Ms. Lovestone is not at

surprise. "Didn't she just come

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