Chapter 497 Boy Servant

As her soothing words reached his ears, Craig’s eyes glistened with tears that gradually spilled over.

“I’m sorry, Mom. I wish to stay alive, and I’m unwilling to relinquish the status and privileges I have attained. I refuse to be confined in a high–security prison, living a life worse than death like a mere walking corpse.”

He embraced the frail woman in his arms, holding her tighter as if seeking solace.

“Rest assured, Mom. That illegitimate child has caused your mental deterioration and the loss of Jennifer. I know how much you hate him. I’ll make him pay for his actions.”

As the evening drew near, Lucas made his way back home. His hand firmly pressed against his aching lower back.

For the past few days, he had been compelled to carry out errands for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and now his entire body felt as if it were on the brink of collapse.

Craig is so vicious. I can’t even pass the basic assessment with my mediocre skills. How can my feeble body withstand the intense missions of the bureau?

Lucas felt like crying, as he was constantly being exploited, living each day in what felt like a living hell.

He wondered when he could break free from the torture.

But as soon as the image of Charles being beaten with two canes flashed past his mind, Lucas grew terrified. He forcefully suppressed his urge to curse Craig.

He clung to the wall, his legs trembling as he slowly inched his way toward the garden.

When Lucas saw a male housekeeper rushing passed him, he called out, “Why are you running? Come over here and help me.”

The housekeeper hesitated for a moment before approaching and offering his support. “Apologies, Mr. Lucas. Mr. Craig is currently having the top floor cleared out. I’ve been preoccupied and forgot to greet you.”

“Why is he cleaning the top floor?”

Shaking his head, the housekeeper replied, “We’re not privy to Mr. Craig’s intentions. It’s already past six o’clock, and he’s insisted on having everything cleared out by tonight. Otherwise, we’ll be in trouble.”

Even though Lucas was perplexed, he did not want to get the housekeeper into trouble. “You can go about your tasks. There’s no need to assist me. I’ll manage on my own.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Lucas,” the servant replied, bowing deeply before hurrying off to the backyard.

As Lucas watched his retreating figure, his suspicions grew stronger.

red

tells me that something weird is going on.

continued to make his way toward the backyard

of shattering

butler was present. All of them were busy with their tasks, completely oblivious

others were smashing glass containers

before

a corner. There were small glass vials, each holding remnants

got the better of him and he instinctively reached for one of the vials for

his surprise, the butler, caught off guard by his actions, hurried over and swiftly took

items Mr. Craig wishes to dispose of. Please refrain from touching them. Everyone is occupied, so we can’t attend to your needs at the moment. I suggest you go

“Very well, carry on with

a respectful bow before resuming his

paying attention to him, he

a long day of work, Cedrick returned to Harrick Villa and was surprised to find

gathered around the dining table for dinner,

Jasmine’s head. “What are you looking at?

“All right.”

throbbing head, Jasmine redirected her attention to her meal. However, her curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn’t resist stealing glances

lifted his gaze and made eye

Jasmine felt guilty and quickly averted her gaze, too afraid to continue

something on my face?” he asked,

a chance to observe you up close like this before and upon

eyebrow. “What

you

discover?”

looked at Jasmine curiously.

of them, feeling hesitant to speak

deliberation, she cautiously said, “I can’t help but feel that you bear a

exchanged glances. “Who?” he asked.

and whispered, “Don’t you think Mr. Jenson looks a lot like

Cough! Cough!

tried to speak in a hushed tone, her words reverberated through the relatively quiet dining hall, catching Cedrick off

help but laugh

took place in Fairlake were

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