The next day, a police officer entered Elvin's room. They only came out after about an hour. Yvonne was worried about Elvin's condition, so she rushed into the room immediately. Stephen stayed outside to talk to the officer. "Was Elvin's testimony clear?""He had a clear head. He even remembered another detail at the last moment."The officer didn't elaborate further or share that Elvin had remembered the details of how Noah had accidentally strangled Katie out of self-defense. This case was a matter of life or death, and they still needed to further investigate, so they couldn't reveal too much information. After shaking hands with Stephen, the officer said politely, "Thank you for your cooperation. We'll be in contact again should the need arise.""Alright."After the police left, he made a call to Julian, "How's the investigation over at the bar?""It's been too long. The private room that Mr. Noah was in has probably been cleaned many times. Even the surveillance foota
The next morning, there was a rainstorm in Northerna City. Luckily, Thomas was staying in a hotel near the hospital, so it only took Yvonne a five-minute drive to get there. Thomas had been accompanied by Howard's people. The two men were still standing guard outside the room, afraid that any mishap might happen.At the sight of Yvonne, they quickly went up to greet her. "Ms. Y, Thomas was like a madman the moment he reached the hotel. It took quite an effort for us to lock him in the room.""You've done well."Yvonne gave them a wad of cash. "This is for you. Once everything's settled, I'll get Howard to reward you with a bonus. "In the meantime, keep a close watch on Thomas. If there's anything you need, just say the word."The men accepted the cash happily. "Don't worry, we'll do as commanded."Then, Yvonne entered the room. She saw Thomas being tied up on a chair. "What happened to him?""Early this morning, he tried to escape by breaking the window with the chair when
Two days later, Thomas held a sign about his search for Katie outside the entrance of Anderson Group Tower. He also spread the news through the internet.Although Thomas' actions affected the company, Stephen still gave the order to his security guards not to drive him away. So he still had the guts to set up a tent right outside the building's entrance.In the meantime, a good number of reporters came to interview Thomas.Thomas started to weep in front of the camera. "My daughter's life has been terrible since the day she married Noah Anderson. She even went missing! What am I supposed to do …" Thomas raised his sign threateningly, as though he were about to strike the reporters who agitated him by urging an answer out of him.His fluctuating emotions were posted online, attracting even more attention and sympathy from netizens."Poor Thomas! How did the perfect Jones family end up like this?""Noah Anderson was first exposed for his attempt to murder a child, and now Katie J
"He will have the chance to find out in the future."Yvonne then looked at Stephen. "Conan was the first person Chuck contacted after he returned to Qynea. What do you think he's up to?""Maybe he's feeling Conan out?"Yvonne couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing the answer Stephen blurted out. "We thought the same thing. Chuck wanted to find out if Conan already knew about the whole thing and if he could use him again."So, in this situation, the less Conan knows, the easier it will be for us to manipulate Chuck. At least he won't have his guard up against Conan."After saying that, Yvonne turned to where Conan had left, sighing. "I hope Conan won't blame me when he finds the whole truth.""He's not brave enough to do that," Stephen glumly insisted."You should be nicer to your brother. The person who wronged you was Camille—"Realizing that she had misspoken, she quickly changed the topic. "Let's take El home.""Alright."Out of worry that she had upset Stephen with her
Conan held the welcome party at Galarinx Restaurant. He only invited the employees of Hopeful Faith, as well as the Well Spring Pharma team Chuck had left behind.The party was neither too big nor too small. It was just right to show Chuck respect.Yvonne arrived early to the welcome party that was set for 7:30 pm. However, Chuck wasn't there yet.Conan led Yvonne to the main table. "Yvonne, I didn't think that you would come so soon. I happen to need your help with something."Curious, Yvonne hummed in response.Conan proceeded to whip out three rosaries. "My mother gave me these. I wanted to give you one yesterday, but … I couldn't do it since my brother was present."Camille had specifically gone to a church and obtained these rosaries after she had heard about what had happened to Elvin. She had handed them over to Conan two days ago."One's for you, one's for El, and one's for Stephen." Conan wore a sheepish grin. "Could you give Stephen his rosary? After all, it's a hear
Jane held onto the glass smugly. She figured that Yvonne had understood what she was saying. She was standing up for Chuck. That meant that Claude was on Chuck's side too. If Yvonne was being demanding, that meant she was being disrespectful to Claude.Unexpectedly, a single sentence from Yvonne doused her smugness."Sure. You're Mr. Jensen's assistant. He has already drunk, but you haven't. Isn't that just being impolite?"Yvonne leaned back and crossed her hands. She looked at Jane with interest. "By the way, there is a rule in business. I'll teach you this too." She smirked. "If you drink on your boss' behalf, you'll have to drink more than them.""You …" Jane was furious. She clenched the glass so tightly that some alcohol splashed out. Yvonne's arrogance was beyond her expectations! Now, she had to drink it, no matter what! Jane downed the glass in fury. She glared at Yvonne.Yvonne ignored her and turned to look at Conan. "What are you waiting for? Fill it up for Ms.
Chuck followed the man in black to the Porsche Cayenne. The door opened, and the man shoved Chuck into the back seat. "Mr. Jensen, you're finally willing to see me?" Mark said coldly.Chuck gulped. "I always wanted to see you. Claude and Leonard had been keeping me locked—"He was halfway through when Mark grabbed him by the neck with one hand. Mark towered over him, glaring. "The thing I hate the most is betrayal. Chuck Jensen, are you testing my limits?""Mark, let me explain." Chuck pretended to stay calm. "I was forced to work with Claude and Leonard. In fact, I was trying to find a way to get out of their control. "I initially thought that this would be a great chance, but I messed it up. I can only come up with another way. Mark, trust me. I really want to work with you."Mark sneered. "Do you take me for a three-year-old?""No. I'm serious." Chuck said boldly, "The two of them still trust me. Why don't you let me stay? Then, you can see if I really want to work wi
Stephen and Yvonne remained silent throughout the entire car ride home.Before Yvonne got out of the car, she said hesitantly, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have …""It's alright." Stephen looked at Yvonne. "I had a bit of an attitude earlier. I'm sorry."After looking at him for a while, Yvonne couldn't help but smile exuberantly."Actually, we're rather similar. I consider retribution a virtue too."Killing people with kindness?She couldn't do it, and neither could Stephen. Besides, no one could guilt-trip them into doing so.Stephen was most likely upset because he considered Yvonne to be the one person who understood him the most, yet she had also been the one to let him down.Upon realizing her mistake, she felt very guilty. It was her fault for making Stephen misunderstand her."If being like this makes you a bad person, then I'm one too. I'm even worse than you, for that matter."With her eyes locked on Stephen's, she continued, "If you ever want to seek vengeance against C