When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 552

Pearl, with Dorothy in tow, made her way to the address Kane had provided.

was an old suburban neighborhood, with a high occupancy rate. If Lucius decided to come snooping around with his men, they’d stick out like a sore thumb.

As they got out of the car, Dorothy wrinkled her nose in disdain, “He lives here?”

To these kids, born with a silver spoon and raised in the luxury of the Myers Estate, such a neighborhood was hardly impressive.

Pearl felt a pang of disappointment at first, but hearing Dorothy’s comment, she sighed, “We’re in a tight spot. It’s for your safety. With Gregory hot on our trail, this is the safest bet we have.”

“Oh.” Dorothy simply nodded, unimpressed, and followed Pearl inside.

Kane had his men briefed, and after confirming their identities, they were let in.

The house, having been uninhabited for a long time, smelled musty. Dorothy covered her nose, but then her gaze‘ landed on a middle–aged man who stood up from the couch, excitement visible in his eyes.

This… this must be Dorothy,

him, tears unexpectedly welled up in Pearl’s eyes. She turned away to wipe them off,

to say more, she turned to Dorothy and said, “Dorothy, this

Dorothy interrupted impatiently, “Let’s just get to the point, no need

no interest in these people. To her, they were just means to

with an uncharacteristically good temper, he said, “Right, right, Dorothy is

you might as well

Dorothy spoke coldly.

the subject, “Ms. Myers is right. Let’s focus on the matter at hand.” Seeing this, Pearl gave up on her original intention and said, “I’m here

was surprised.

a decision wasn’t easy

all, what was being given up was an inheritance worth

expect her to agree

with

considered that Jane would give up her

that he could easily exchange