Chapter 162 The Name on the Gate

“Go to Verdant Villa first.”

Ethan’s voice was ice.

Jason didn’t dare argue. He nodded quickly. “Understood.”

At the next intersection, Jason tlipped on the turn signal and made a clean U–turn

But as he did, he couldn’t help but remind Ethan, “They’re reviewing the contract with Louis tomorrow.”

If there were no issues, the deal could be signed on the spot.

At that point, there would be no turning back.

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And with the long–standing animosity between Louis and Balan, if Louis secured the mineral rights, Ethan would be completely shut out.

Ethan didn’t respond.

Clearly, after hearing Judson had posted a dozen guards outside Lillian’s hospital room, his mind had completely derailed.

Bzzz, bzzz-

His phone buzzed again.

Lillian.

He answered. “Lillian.”

His voice was softer this time.

“Ethan your uncle, he…” Her voice trembled, breaking slightly. Even through the phone, her fear and helplessness were palpable.

A dozen guards suddenly stationed at her hospital door–what kind of message was that supposed to send?

worry. I’ll take

I can’t stay here another minute. Please, just

thick

was treating her, panic had fully

You can

couldn’t say no–not when she

“Can I leave tomorrow?”

for the day

her everything before, but now

scared she wouldn’t live long enough to make it

pinched his brow. “Okay

4:34 PM

The Name on

ended the call than Judson’s name popped up

it

need to hear it to know what Judson

appeared before

was stopped

toward Ethan,

meeting with the owner.

no room for

he wouldn’t leave until he got

and prepared to exit

then, a car cruised past them–and rolled

That car… looks familiar.

Wait.

car Ms. Stella got into

it just

Ethan’s expression twisted.

caught the tail

yet, that was

the same car Stella had gotten into

“He lives here too?”

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