Melanie noticed the look in Jefford's eyes and gently nodded to him, signaling that she was fine with it.It was only then that Jeffrey had no choice but to turn away and say goodbye to Yancey Group's folks. He needed to go back and sift through the information.The evidence on the big screen was real, but he had no idea how much it would affect Linda. He needed a rough estimate to come up with a better plan.-Yancey Group's farce ended the York family's celebration early.By the time everyone dispersed, Joseph had already been brought back to his room by the maids. Melanie walked up to Richard. "Thanks for your help tonight. My plan ruined the celebration. I hope Grandpa isn’t angry."Richard chuckled. "Master York said the celebration was too lengthy. He wanted to go back to his room to rest long ago…"Melanie laughed.Although she was doing this to help Jefford get rid of his rival, it also broke up the alliance between Leo and Linda. Weakening Leo's power was also what Jos
"What are you up to?" Leo asked instinctively."If Joseph wants you dead, only he can save you," Nathan said calmly."Do you know who he is?"Leo felt uncontrollably nervous."He's an old member of Tempest. The rest of it isn't important. What's important is that I know he has something that can destroy everything. He was locked up because everyone in Tempest was afraid of him, including Joseph. Evidently, he's powerful. If you can set him free, he'll definitely help you in your fight against Joseph.""I know you've been researching your family's underground tunnels to protect yourself. It's time to use that knowledge. Bring that person to me. We'll come up with a grand plan!" Nathan exclaimed."Aren't you worried I might leave with him? Why should I help you?" Leo hesitated."That man has been locked up for many years. He went crazy a long time ago. If you want access to his mind and abilities, you'll need my help. I'm not worried about you going back on your words." With that,
"Can't I?" Jeffrey asked.Melanie looked away. She could not be bothered to look at him. "This is what you're supposed to do. Even children know they are responsible for their own tasks. What's the point of offering praise?"Although Melanie said this, she knew it had not always been easy for Jefford.Linda had control over the Yancey family for over a decade. She had connections far and wide. How could Jefford, who was new to all this, even compare?To win in one move, Jefford would have to play his hand differently. Trying to persuade those experienced businessmen one at a time was not feasible at all.However…Melanie suddenly thought of something. She looked at him. "Those shareholders may not be loyal to Linda. They only protected her because Linda has dirt on them. If they betrayed her, she would expose them, and they would lose a great deal. Hence, to enlist their support successfully, we would have to completely undermine Linda so that she cannot fight back. Your plan… Sh
"Your body hasn't fully recovered. Eating well and sleeping well come first. Don't think too much," Jeffrey said while massaging Melanie.He was prepared for her to argue with him, but she never said a word.Jeffrey turned around and saw that she was already asleep with her head tilting sideways…She was exhausted but still wanted to read…He frowned and tucked her legs under the covers.Naturally, he was reluctant to leave. Hence, he quietly sat at the edge of her bed. He retrieved his phone and sent a message to his subordinate. "Did you bring him?"Soon, the subordinate called Jeffrey.His phone vibrated, but he hung up almost instantly. "Send a message!" He quickly replied."The Owner of Windborough Estate is here. Master, when will you see him?""There's no rush. Wait for my news."After sending the message, Jeffrey put his phone down and looked greedily at her sleeping face.When she was pregnant, she could sleep peacefully as long as he was around. He wondered if it s
"What?" The Owner of Windborough Estate stepped forward shakily until he was next to Jeffrey."Are… You…"The Owner of Windborough Estate had heard about this back when Jefford first returned to the Yancey family.Rumors had it that he looked a lot like Jeffrey…Back then, Jeffrey had not died for very long. He too suspected Jefford might have been Jeffrey.He had men secretly investigate Jefford's background. In fact, he sold many of his assets and spent a lot of money to hire private detectives. However, all of them came back with answers that Jefford and Jeffrey were not the same person.He gradually believed that they were not the same person. They only looked alike because their mothers were twins.However…"Are you really…" The Owner of Windborough Estate grabbed Jeffrey's arms with trembling hands, urging him to turn around.He had secretly looked at this face countless times in photos."That's right. I'm Jeffrey."Jeffrey nodded. "When the Yancey family rescued me, I
"The things she said were disconcerting. The maids who looked after her were all terrified. The Yancey family hired many doctors and even spiritual ones, but none of them could cure her. In fact, as she grew older, her condition became worse. The Yancey family had no choice but to change her name and send her abroad."The Owner of Windborough Estate continued to explain what happened back then. "I heard she was never in good spirits even after she grew up. She was kept locked in a yard. The Yancey family never heard from her again. Your mother told me all this…"Jeffrey nodded. This was the first time he heard about the Yancey family's past generation.He had assumed that the rumor that Yancey Group had more than two daughters was false."I'm only saying this to make myself feel better. I'm not asking for your forgiveness… You don't have to feel bad." The Owner of Windborough Estate studied his facial expression while he stared into space.Jeffrey averted his gaze. "I don't plan t
Doctors arrived and started carrying out emergency rescue on Joseph.The others were asked to leave the room.Richard frowned and gave instructions. "Go! Gather all our men and start hunting down Leo and the man he took with him!""Richard, what's going on? Who was in the secret passage?" Melanie and Yelena clasped their hands together. They wanted to know."Ahh…"Richard sighed. "At this point, there's no reason to keep it a secret. However, I need to wait for someone to come before I tell you.""Who is it?" Yelena couldn't help but ask."Maximilian," Richard replied."Maximilian?" Melanie was in shock."That's right, Miss Melanie. Maximilian was the one who told Master York about your birthright." It was out in the open now.Melanie blinked.Maximilian was Professor Marshall.Back when Professor Marshall secretly gave her the evidence about her birthright, he gave her copies of it. It turned out he had personally brought the original documents to the York family. He prove
"When Tempest was first formed, there were five of us. Later on, three others joined us," Richard explained to Melanie."Were they Joseph, Maximilian, Nathan's grandfather, and my grandfather?" Melanie asked.Richard nodded. "And your grandmother too."Melanie's eyes went wide.Richard noticed her look of surprise. "Your grandmother was an extremely smart woman. Gender wasn't an issue there."Melanie recalled something and pursed her lips.She once saw a white statue in the York family's secret passage. It was the statue of a woman.Jefford even said the statue looked a lot like her at first glance.Could that statue be carved based on Grandma's appearance?"Eagle was also one of them."Richard's voice turned deep. "Tempest began to expand its influences. People started forming pacts and sects. There were more and more split opinions."The most unacceptable one was Eagle. Eagle was good at developing various genetic drugs and weapons. The reason why we locked him up was beca