One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 199 You Don’t Seem Surprised at All

Not every decent lady was raised to be delicate. These days, many wealthy families would advocate for both civil and military skills, especially those with daughters at home. After all, which parent wouldn’t want their daughters to protect themselves?

Courtney drew a deep breath, secretly wondering if Alexander’s ex was just as menacing as she sounded.

Not only was Mikayla’s financial background more impressive than Courtney’s, but she was also highly capable in a fight. She was a sweet girl, but she could also defend herself—she was very versatile. Courtney paled in comparison, so how was she supposed to go into battle with her?

“Afraid?” Alexander glanced at her; his expression was casual. “If you’re afraid, don’t go. I’ll handle this. I can guarantee you that she won’t provoke you anymore.”

“No,” Courtney said resolutely. “I will handle this myself.”

If it were matters of the heart, she would be more than willing to let Alexander handle it. But now, they were talking about Mikayla’s connection to the fire and whether or not she had an accomplice. The mastermind behind this clearly wanted the two children dead, so she wouldn’t be at ease until the matter was resolved.

Seeing that she was so insistent, Alexander didn’t say much more.

“I keep getting the feeling that this has something to do with the person that’s trying to harm Jordan.”

Upon hearing this, Alexander’s head swiveled toward her in the dark. “The person that’s trying to harm Jordan?”

“Yes.” Courtney gave one solemn nod. “Don’t tell me that you didn’t know or that you didn’t notice that someone has been actively trying to harm Jordan.”

They had been spending time together for only half a year, but the things that Jordan had encountered were enough to make Courtney’s blood run cold. After so many years, it was impossible for Alexander to not have suspected anything.

Sure enough, he nodded. “I know.”

The car was dimly lit; moonlight spilled in through the sunroof and shone on the narrow space in the back seat, illuminating the grave look on Alexander’s face. “However, it may not be the same person.”

that something was wrong—something that sent chills down

Jordan; it wasn’t just one or two

were never able to catch the culprit. To tell you the truth, I’ve investigated it a number

could be the servant that had been taking care of Jordan for two to three years now. It could

were made—all of these people entered Alexander’s blacklist, regardless of whether they were a close family member or

did these people have to benefit from Jordan? Are they crazy? Why would they do such things to a child who can’t even

Alexander looked a little powerless when he answered her questions. He seemed to have sighed, then lowered his head and spoke softly, but it wasn’t obvious. “It could also be because I’ve neglected Jordan too much last time, and it made people think that as long as Jordan’s not around, Grandpa will lose

This was mainly because he did not have another kid besides Jordan, and he never showed any interest in

you implying that it’s someone related

“Yes.”

Now, this is troubling.

Courtney’s brows knitted together.

Old Master Duncan had invited a number of close relatives. There were so many of them that they had taken up

the family line alive, he would hand Sunhill Enterprise over to another outstanding Duncan that had no relation to me.” Alexander sounded somewhat helpless. After hesitating for a couple of seconds, he said in a heavy

absentmindedly thinking

don’t seem surprised at all.” Alexander cast her

looked startled. “What? Surrogacy? Was it through in vitro

Her reaction was quick.

Alexander’s eyes disappeared as he shook

calm, but she was

same’? There’s a huge difference! For IVF, the fertilization is done externally. There’s no physical contact with the woman whatsoever. What

of a sudden?” Courtney continued questioning him, restraining the complex feelings

all, she had passed that year’s hurdle with great difficulty. If she started asking about it now, it would leave her feeling bad. It was like she was

can be honest with each other.” Alexander fixed her with a serious look. “Jordan doesn’t have a mother, but he acknowledged you as one. So, from now on, you’re the only mother he will ever have. I know that you regard him with as much importance as you do

Instead, it was replaced with warmth—warmth that spread throughout her body and warmed