Chapter 679
James walked back home, looking completely defeated, only to find his mother in the middle of a phone call.

Ever since he discovered that his mother had some kind of secret connection with Mrs. Sanders, he had been extra cautious about any of her phone conversations. And today, sure enough, he happened to overhear her mentioning Sarah.

"This time, Sarah won't be able to get away for sure. We're allies, I wouldn't lie to you."

"Don't worry, just leave this matter to me. Mrs. Sanders, once your son gets control of Sanders Group, don't forget..."

Mrs. Chancer casually glanced toward the doorway - only to spot her son standing there. She immediately cut herself off, "I'll talk to you later. James just got home."

After hanging up, James walked in, pretending like he hadn't heard anything. "Mom, who were you just talking to on the phone?"

Mrs. Chancer brushed him off lightly,

"Don't overthink it. Just a friend of mine... my card-playing buddy."

didn't believe that excuse. His

I have nothing to do with each other anymore. Please don't hurt her

has been for you. And now you're telling me not to touch that woman? James, have you forgotten your wife is still locked up because of her? Even your son is suffering. And you stand here telling me not to hurt Sarah? You think saying one sentence like that is enough

couldn't forget the other day when she walked into his study

wake up. No matter what happens, you and her

let out a long


"I know, Mom."

door, the first thing he saw was Sarah busy working in the

you were coming back these days. I was planning to pick you

as she put the chopped vegetables into the pot. "I'm not a kid anymore, Cousin. After I got off the plane, I

Melvin chuckled.

Do you even know

and I promise it'll taste great!" Sarah grinned, pushing Melvin out of the kitchen so he wouldn't

the dining table, the warm, delicious aroma filled the air. Melvin stared at the soup in disbelief, having a hard time accepting the fact that Sarah had actually

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