Chapter 37 Caught

Caught P-3 "Is it done?" Grace asked aftera moment of silence. She cast a quick glance over, and relief filled her immediately. "Let's leave quickly!" Given that the heir has not yet been selected, Grace will undoubtedly succeed as Matriarch. Furthermore, Rick will not need to worry about anything if Grace succeeds her as the Matriarch since he will undoubtedly succeed her as the heir.

For the Mother and Son, however, things did not turn out as expected.

As they reached the entrance, the door was shoved open and two people came in. A young man and a woman.

"Aunty Grace" Sophia called, her voice

laced with bitterness. "And Rick it's so good to see you here. You didn't visit the Patriarch when he was sick, it's so nice to see you. Did you get into trouble with your company again? Nobody is going to save you." "Sophia! It's not... I... We didn't..." Grace let out a heavy breath, feeling as though a weight has just fallen on her.

Without uttering a word, Jeff just approached the elderly man and took the needles. Whispering to himself, he examined the elderly man, "You did not even remove them properly, what if you injure the man?" "How could you Aunty Grace?! How could you do this to Father? You knew that Ricky was hurting Father and that he was the one who switched the

miscep syrup for soy sauce, but you said nothing about it." Sophia shook I her head in embarrassment, finding it rather unbelievable.

"Don't blame my Mother!" Not regretting his actions, Rick yelled.

"Why wouldn't I try to take his life? He has ruled enough! Nothing can be done; it is my mother's turn now.

Mother will see to it that you are sent to the other provinces of Scavo, where I'shall be the heir apparent." Like someone who has lost their mind, he laughed hysterically.

and walked to Sophia. "Aunty Sophia, the toxins are gone. It should take the Old Man

turned completely white and their bodies grew motionless. They looked

just been

as she glared at

and pressed the needle to his neck. "I will leave him alone if you let me go." Sophia's eyes widened in shock and fear, but Jeff

"No. Alternately, I could

I am not sure why he dislikes me, but it does not matter because I also despise him. Just let me go and I will..." Jeff snatched up the needle-wielding hand before Rick

wants what is best for himself, so I do not blame him." As soon as he concluded his remarks, the door opened and several individuals

were Jamie and Liam,

on Grace and Rick. "What happened?" "Aunty Grace and Rick

minutes after that, Rick and Grace showed up to carry out their

couldn't thank Jeff enough for his help. Had he not provided assistance, Old

said after everything had been taken care of. "He could have a heart attack if he keeps eating meals high in sodium." "Iwill listen to you, thank you" Sophia

and Sophia were still conversing, Jamie got up to give Jeff a

with softness. "Thank

order to help

is coming to get me." "Is there someone you know here?" Sophia questioned in

Over the course of the month, Jeff

Jeff, "Do not forget to tell me if you need anything," after he declined

to pick Jeff up to arrive, Jamie and Liam escorted him to

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