“That’s great...”After listening to Mrs. Hoffman’s fantasy, the matron smiled.Gabriel cared so much about Doctor Melanie, but she never gave him any chance. Anyone with a pair of eyes knew that she was deeply in love with her son’s father.If they still had the fate to return together, then of course it would be for the best.The matron’s smile slowly turned cold. “But now’s not the time. If the two of them really did fall in love, Linda won’t show them any mercy. If the boy who isn’t even one-year-old is dragged into this...“You’re very right,” Mrs. Hoffman said in agreement.“We need to send someone to protect the boy as well,” the matron once again ordered.“Of course.”-When Melanie got back to the guest room that the Yanceys prepared for her, she didn’t sleep after taking a shower. She was waiting for Jefford to come.It was deep in the night before she heard something in the bathroom.She curiously looked in the direction and saw that Jefford was still wearing a ha
Which meant that the owner of Windborough Estate had already secretly met her...Jeffrey narrowed his eyes. Thinking that, maybe, she already had the jade ring...She knew that was very important so she didn’t tell anyone about it, including Annie and William...“What? You’re scared now? If you want that jade ring, help me protect Morgan Group. Otherwise, even if you do manage to beat Linda, you’ll never be the real scion of the Yanceys!”Melanie’s voice turned colder now that she had an advantage as she continued, “But allow me to remind you something. I’ve already asked to see Mr. Sheppard tomorrow. Master Jefford, I hope that you still have time to fix this!”“Of course I do.”Jeffrey smiled. “I was just teasing you just now. To the common people, they will never be able to memorize all that information in one day. But to me, it’s as easy as pie!”“Ha!”Melanie rolled her eyes.If he had the time to bluff, he should use that time to memorize more information!“You don’t be
Jeffrey’s eyes narrowed.He shouldn’t have!He had exposed himself!Yesterday Melanie told William to gather all the details of how he spoke with Mr. Sheppard.But William had only followed him for a few years and knew very little about how he spoke with Mr. Sheppard. That was why, the second compilation of information that she had yet to give him to memorize was something that he himself had prepared through the night.And among the information was how Jeffrey would address Mr. Sheppard as Uncle Sheppard, and he said it out loud!Looked like he still needed to be on his guard. He was too relaxed in front of her.Jeffrey quickly gave her a teasing expression and made an excuse, “The patriarchs of Morgan Group and Sheppard Co. worked so close together, which meant that it’s normal for Jeffrey to call him ‘Uncle’ at least. Did I get that right?”After listening to his explanation, the judgmental gaze from Melanie lessened slowly.“You’re right. You look a lot like him as well. T
“Are you alright, child?”When the matron saw that Melanie was stunned, she asked her a question.“I’m fine.”Melanie regained her composure and looked at the time. She hid her emotions and said, “It’s almost time for dinner. I’ll go to the kitchen to make some soup for you. You can’t eat anything too oily.”“Sure.”The matron let her leave.Then, she asked Mrs. Hoffman to come over and said, “Melanie’s starting to ask me about Cam...”“What does she want to know?” Mrs. Hoffman was suspicious.She shook her head and said, “She’s a smart girl. I believe that she’s investigating the matters between Linda and Jeffrey’s father.”“Then...”Mrs. Hoffman was getting excited as she thought of something and said, “But, the owner of Windborough Estate wouldn’t say anything. She couldn’t find anything from that side, right?”“Well...”The matron sighed and waved her hand. “Let her be. You can’t hide whatever that happened in the past forever.”-Evening.The servants were preparing
“I should have known that you would come to see Lando.”Outside the door, Linda immediately put away her smile and spoke to Melanie.Melanie said nothing and didn’t even look at her.“Was this all for Morgan Group’s business?” Linda asked.Since she already knew, Melanie didn’t find a need to keep pretending that she was just a guest. She raised her eyes and looked at Linda, asking, “What are you trying to say?”“I’m not going to lie. The reason I came today is to confirm the cooperation between Yancey Group and Sheppard Co.”Linda smiled and waved her hands. “And as you can see, Mr. Lando had already agreed to work with Yancey Group after this. There’s nothing Morgan Group can do anymore.”“Really?”There was light in Melanie’s eyes.“Isn’t that the truth?”Linda said in confidence, “I’ve run thousands of simulations in my mind on what kind of reasons you can come up with to convince Lando to choose to die with Morgan Group instead of Yancey Group!”“While Yancey Group is q
“He’s right outside your home.”Melanie’s heart couldn’t help beating faster.“Quick! Let him in!”Lando was excited, waiting to see a miracle.Melanie sent a message to Jefford.After waiting for a few minutes, Lando’s hand was visibly shaking.When Jefford came in wearing his cap and mask...Clang!The tea cup in Lando’s hand immediately spilled as he stood up.Even Melanie, who was sitting by the side, was so excited that she couldn’t stand.Even when Jefford was still wearing a hat and mask, his every movement, the way he looked at them... It was Jeffrey.He improved so much in one night!How could he... look so much... like him...?“Uncle Sheppard, I’m still alive.”When Jeffrey opened his mouth, there was also excitement in his eyes.It was his first time seeing an old friend with his old identity.Lando was so shocked that he walked over and patted Jeffrey’s arm...He believed, but not wholeheartedly.“Ask me whatever question you want,” Jeffrey said.Land tol
Jeffrey didn't care much about it. Under the intense scrutiny of the eyes around him, he opened the oysters, took one into his mouth, and chewed happily. "Mmm... It's been so long since I've had oysters... Haven't tasted them since I had an allergy as a child," he said elegantly as he ate. Mr. Sheppard chuckled, but his gaze never left Jeffrey's face. Jeffrey ate two more pieces without any reaction. The atmosphere was getting colder by the moment. "It seems what Uncle Sheppard said is true. Getting a blood transfusion is indeed similar to being reborn," Jeffrey said with a chuckle. To Melanie, this laughter sounded awkward because the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard were getting grimmer by the moment. If they were merely skeptical before, now they had completely begun to doubt the authenticity of this Jeffrey. Melanie concealed her panic. If she had known that he was so clueless, she wouldn't have agreed to let him take the risk for Morgan Group! This would only harm th
Melanie followed him awkwardly. She wanted to break free from his grip, but considering the gazes of the two hosts behind her, she could only let him lead her arrogantly. Before they could get far, Mrs. Sheppard caught up with them again, holding a glass of water and a pill for Melanie. "Here, Miss Jones. Take this and then go upstairs to sleep." Melanie was puzzled. "What’s this?" "It's good stuff." Mrs. Sheppard winked and lowered her voice. "Our second child was conceived this way. Tonight, if you two work hard, perhaps you can also have a second child!" "What?" Melanie was shocked. Although Mrs. Sheppard's voice wasn’t loud, the man beside her must have heard it. Jeffrey's lips curled into a smile, and he naturally echoed, "She just gave birth not long ago. It’s too soon for her to have a second child..." "Even so, it can still help with health and fitness. Take it. It's good stuff," Mrs. Sheppard said generously. Helpless, Melanie could only swallow the bitter p