Chapter 20 Justin Falls Ill

"That child isn't mine," Jordan said instinctively.

"Cut the act, Jordan!" Lisa wasn't buying any of it.

Howard's expression tightened. "No matter whose child it is, I expect you to take care of the situation."

Jordan felt his palms grow sweaty-Howard was definitely putting the screws on him

now.

He wanted to see how Jordan would handle Jasmine, to restore his daughter's dignity.

Lisa watched Jordan with schadenfreude gleaming in her eyes. "Let's see what you'll do about Jasmine and that bastard. Pull it off, and maybe my dad will help your family." Jordan glared at Lisa, his anger thick in the air as he snorted in contempt and stormed out.

"Dad, why can't I speak?" As soon as Jordan was gone, Lisa pouted and clung to Howard.

"You two, if only you had half the composure and courage of your eldest brother, I'd rest easy," Howard sighed. "What are marriage and love, anyway? You have to grasp people's weaknesses to truly hold sway over them, body and soul."

Lisa smirked. She was actually quite eager to see if Jordan would strike against Jasmine and the child for the sake of the Taylor family business.

"Dad, someone like Jordan, he won't just roll over," Daniel said with a stern face.

Jordan was bold, alright. He dared to mess with his territory back in the day... Well, he was about to pay the price.

The Taylors were facing more than just a minor crisis this time, and Howard was certain that Jordan would come to him for help. Clapping Daniel on the shoulder, he said, "You need to get your act together, Daniel. I'm not happy with your performance at the company, and neither is your brother."

"Dad! With Ethan around, nothing I do is ever good enough," Daniel retorted with a hint of jealousy. He had to admit, though, Ethan was truly capable, and Daniel was somewhat intimidated by him.

a sense of domestic unity. "I'll be traveling abroad in a few days, and I expect you two to stay out of trouble

shares and management rights,

glared at him, visibly upset. How much longer would they wait? Ethan held full control over the company. If things

negligible; even if he had the talent, it's not being utilized. Those veteran employees who own shares make it tough for him," Carmen remarked with a smile, tending to

a piece of Stellar Enterprises, climbing her way up from

father's will;

family... Ethan has to listen to you. If you speak up, he will oblige. Ethan knows what's right," Carmen positioned Ethan as the problem, implying that if Ethan didn't share, it meant he

"I'll find an opportunity to

Demolition Zone, Richard had been hit with a bat by one of Daniel's men and was

couldn't even get near the neighborhood these

"Uncle!"

was working on a car, heard Justin's voice and dropped his wrench in excitement,

gave Richard a smile.

be hungry; I'll go wash up and fix something to eat... I'm sorry I couldn't protect

that, Richard," Jasmine shook

Justin for five years and had

in the small blessing amidst the

eyes flicking over Jasmine's swollen cheek with a mix of outrage

nothing of the cutthroat world

to protect Justin and

nothing," Jasmine choked out, her gaze

went inside to start cooking. "Let's not talk about it anymore... I'll whip us up something to eat." He washed his hands and began preparing

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