It was really true when people said time flies when you're having fun. The next morning, Raeleigh did not want to get out of bed as she was exhausted from last night's activities. However, she was currently in the Richards Group Manor. People would notice if she stayed in bed. So, she made the difficult decision to get out of bed, but Jepherson pulled her back and said, "I don't have any plans today. Let's stay in bed a little longer." "Just because you don't have plans doesn't mean that I don't." Raeleigh got out of bed and put on her clothes. Although she was still tired, she chose not to sleep in. Even if they got married in the future, she would still do the same thing. As Raeleigh got dressed, Jepherson sat up in bed and asked helplessly, "Are you worried that my grandparents would be unhappy?" With just a look, Jepherson knew exactly what Raeleigh was thinking. After putting on her clothes, Raeleigh made her way into the bathr
"She knows about Scarlette. Do you think she's the one who did it?" Raeleigh raised her head and looked at Xanthus. He thought for a moment before saying, "I'll get someone to investigate." "You'll get someone to investigate?" Raeleigh looked at him, slightly confused. "Hey, do not underestimate my capabilities." Xanthus let go of Raeleigh before heading outside to make a call to a private investigator. After Xanthus was done, only then did Raeleigh call Santiago and told him about Stella's visit. At this time, Santiago was sitting on the couch. When he heard Raeleigh's words, he briefly glanced at Jepherson. Then, he put his phone on loud speaker. "Stella came to me just now. She asked me to leave Jepherson and if I don't, those people around me are going to end up like Scarlette." "Santiago, I know that Jepherson doesn't believe that Stella is a bad person. That's why I called you." "Raeleigh, you're such a smart girl," Santiago said no
At the door, Raeleigh waited for Santiago for about half an hour. Upon arriving at her house, Santiago entered and told her that he was going to move into her house. Raeleigh threw a glance at him as she sat down on the couch. She said, "This is your solution?" "What else?" Santiago was amused. Raeleigh pursed her lips. "Aren't you suppose to be spending the new years in A City?" "Yes, I was, but I don't mind spending it here with you since my grandmother doesn't really want to see me." Santiago said with a serious tone. Although Raeleigh was a little suspicious, she decided to give him the benefit of the doubt. The problem was that even if she believed him, she could do nothing about it. Raeleigh watched as Santiago and Xanthus sat on the couch and discussed the issue at hand. "I think it's best if you head home. Xanthus and I don't mind heading over to our parents' place a little earlier than planned since there's only 20 days till the
Raeleigh handed back his phone and turned away from him, not wanting to see him. Jepherson then said, "This is your one chance to see the pictures that Stella had sent to your phone. Your phone is currently with Santiago. I've already instructed him create a malware. By this evening, all the data in everyone else's phone will be erased, except for this phone." Although Raeleigh was currently having headache which was accompanied by dizziness, but in the end, she caved in, turned around and took the phone from his hands. Raeleigh unlocked the phone and went through the pictures. When she first saw the pictures, her head started to pound, but eventually the pain eased up. After all, Jepherson was fully dressed in the pictures and was fast asleep. It was Stella who had her arms around him. Raeleigh doubt that the photos would leak out. Furthermore, it was unlikely that Stella had asked someone to take the pictures for her. Putting down the phone, Raelei
"How's the investigation on Seibert going? Did you find out who he's working for?" Jepherson slurped up the last of his noodles before bringing the bowl into the kitchen. Santiago followed him. The two brothers talked about this matter as they walked. "I asked, but boy, he wouldn't breath a word! I did find a suspicious number in his phone, and when I called, Flynt was the one who answered." "Since when did they start contacting each other?" "Well, your guess is as good as mine. We're still investigating." "Just put it aside for now. Raeleigh's in a bad mood and I'm planning to stay and take care of her. Zorion will be spending New Year's alone. Why don't you and Jacky crash at his place, give him a little pick-me-up?" "What about us?" "I will inform Mom and Dad. I'm planning to accompany Raeleigh to her parents'. I have something I need to ask them." Santiago gave Jacky a call and was surprised to hear that he was actually standing outside of
Raeleigh peeled herself from Jepherson's embrace. "What did you say?" "What I meant was, I'm not catering to his whims, but tolerating him." Raeleigh had a huge question mark on her face. Jepherson took off his shirt and slipped under the covers before pulling Raeleigh into his arms. He whispered in her ear, "We're brothers. We've had similar taste ever since we were young. That's why I'm not surprised that he likes you as well. He and I both love our parents, but that doesn't mean we can't share them. He's my brother, an existence more important to me than my own life. I don't mind if my parents love me less if that means they're going to shower Santiago more love. At least they had still shown me enough love. I've always been the most loved child ever since I was young because I was the oldest. Santiago was always neglected. The least I can do now is to treat him well. The way Santiago treats you is the same way he treats ou
Jacky broke out in cold sweat watching Santiago, but the latter merely caught with his teeth the spiral blade that was about to slash his face. The other blades were deflected with the retractable stick he held in his hand. The other person took a step back in shock and said, "That's impossible." Santiago plucked the spiral blade from his mouth and tossed it to the ground. The man's eyes darted between the ground and Santiago. "Nothing is impossible. Your biggest mistake was sparing my life. You should have ended me with a single stab the first time you met me." "You were the one who bred calamity for the future, and now you're going to reap what you've sown." "You're old and your mind isn't like what it used to be." "In this world, there are a lot of strange and unique weapons, but they're bound to have their own weaknesses." "Today, I'll show you what real skill is." As Santiago spoke, he placed his hand behind his back, then sudd
By the time Raeleigh woke up, Santiago had already made them a reservation for dinner. Jepherson had already gotten dressed and was calling Xanthus, inviting him to dinner with them. "Do we need a private room?" Santiago asked. Jepherson nodded and Santiago immediately booked one. It was only five o'clock when they left the company. Raeleigh asked Jepherson whether it was mandatory to attend the annual ball. "All employees need to attend. We'll be inviting some guests and even be giving out prizes." Raeleigh sat down. "Will Lamarre be coming?" Speaking of Lamarre, Santiago said, "Who knows? Even if he has the time, we might not even be able to send him the invitation." "Why?" Raeleigh asked anxiously. "We don't know the first thing about his location. How are we gonna send him an invitation?" Raeleigh fell silent. If Lammare was not attending, she did not feel like going either. "If he isn't coming, then I won't go either."