Lloyd had not been around since the last time he had visited Jade. Jade had also forgotten about it, focusing all her attention on studying and managing her company.When her phone rang, she picked it up and saw it was a call from Neve. She promptly rejected the call.A minute later, she received a text from Neve.[Grandma fell ill and is currently in the hospital. Whether you want to come or not is up to you.]Grandma had fallen ill? Jade's mind went blank for a moment, then she quickly grabbed her bag and rushed out the door.On the way, she kept wondering. Leah had always been in good health, so how could she suddenly have fallen ill just like this?Upon hastening to the hospital and finding the ward, she saw both Neve and Jacob waiting outside. When they saw Jade, they turned to her."Oh, so you remembered to come." Neve couldn't help but sneer.Jade ignored her and asked, "What's going on? Grandma has always been in good health, so how could she suddenly fall ill? Have the
Seeing Neve lose her composure so easily, Jacob gave her a nudge, thinking she was useless."Jade, why are you looking at us like that?" Jacob tried to appear sorrowful. "We're all sad about Grandma's accident. I used to be a jerk, but I'm her grandson. Her accident has hit me harder than anyone else."Jacob wiped away his crocodile tears. If Jade didn't know his true nature, she might have believed him."It's good that you think that way," Jade said lightly.Neve chimed in. "Things are what they are now, and we have to accept them. The doctors still can't find out why Grandma collapsed or when she'll wake up. As her grandchildren, we can't just sit idly by.""What do you suggest?" Jacob and Neve started performing a double act."Taking care of Grandma is our responsibility. I suggest we take turns. One person per day," Neve proposed.Jacob nodded. "I agree."He looked at Jade and asked, "What do you think, Jade?"The fact that they had come up with a plan to take care of Leah
Colin shook his head. "It's simply not possible in such a short time. Unless you can find an antidote. Otherwise..."He didn't finish his sentence because Jade had already understood—without an antidote, Leah would never wake up.Jade stumbled back and sank into the sofa, her gaze vacant.Colin, who saw how distraught she was, couldn't bear it. "Jade, don't be too upset. There's always a solution. We won't give up until the very end."Jade snapped out of her daze and forced a smile. "Thank you, Professor."Colin left with his students, leaving Jade alone in the office.She had never felt so helpless before. She felt as if she had suddenly lost her pillar of support, which left her feeling empty inside.The issue could only be ended by the culprit. Jade believed that this must be Jacob and Neve’s doing.After readjusting her mood, she regained her composure. She had to find out what had poisoned Leah. Once she discovered the source, the other party would surely have the antidote
Jade's heart sank. How could Jacob not have taken precautions when he had made up his mind to have her? She closed her eyes, no longer struggling, as if she was resigned to her fate.Seeing this, Jacob was delighted, and his movements became slightly gentler. "My dear sister, it's good that you've come to terms with it."Suddenly, Jade raised her leg and kicked his groin. Caught off guard, Jacob howled in pain, sounding like a pig being slaughtered.Jade quickly rolled off the bed and stood on the floor, watching Jacob writhe in agony on the bed, her gaze filled with menace.The trauma he had caused her in her previous life had never disappeared. Unprecedented rage and humiliation surged through Jade.She clenched her fists tightly, her gaze falling on the flower vase on the coffee table, her resolve growing stronger."Jacob, you're nothing but scum." Jade raised the vase high, aiming it at Jacob's groin.She wanted to ensure he would never be a man again.Jacob seemed to rea
Neve’s heart had been lurching all night. This was the most crucial night for their success or failure. If they succeeded, that bitch Jade would live in torment forever.All her fame as Miss Clotheap, the legend she was in the medical field, and her reputation as the century's most capable woman would become a joke. Neve wanted everyone to know that Jade had been assaulted by her own brother.Just the thought of Jade being drowned in gossip made Neve so delighted that she was unable to sleep.She got up and poured herself a glass of red wine. The burning liquid slid down her throat, making her feel a bit lightheaded."Jade, you must be enjoying yourself now, huh?" Neve laughed recklessly, unable to stop. Anything that made Jade suffer made Neve ecstatic.Just then, her phone rang. Seeing that it was Jacob calling, she quickly answered, "Hey, what's up?""It's not looking good. Hurry on over. Jade is dead," said Jacob's anxious voice through the phone.Neve's heart sank as she as
Neve screamed in fright, covering her eyes and refusing to look inside the room, afraid to see Jade's body."Keep screaming and I'll choke you to death." Owen deliberately threatened her in a rough voice. Neve trembled in fear, shutting her mouth tightly but still keeping her eyes closed."Who are you people?" Neve asked in a trembling voice.Jade walked up to Neve and asked, "Who do you think I am?""You... You're not dead?" Neve slowly opened her eyes, uncertain when she saw Jade in front of her.Her gaze fell on Jacob, who was lying on the floor unconscious, and she turned pale from fear. "What did you do to him?" "What you're seeing," Jade said vaguely, intentionally adding pressure to break down her defenses.Neve, who was terrified, shuddered as she tried to feel for Jacob's breath but dared not to."Jade, why did you deceive me into coming here?" Neve asked tearfully."How was Grandma poisoned?" Jade raised her voice, the ruthlessness in her gaze terrifying Neve."I
Although Lloyd had the antidote and the upper hand, there was someone with plenty of vulnerabilities, making it convenient for Jade to take action.Seeing that Jade had a plan, Owen calmed down. "Jade, what do you need? Just say the word."He was willing to do anything to help her, even if it meant risking his life. After all, Jade was the granddaughter-in-law Kennedy approved of, and Owen himself was her mentor. He couldn't let her down.Jade smiled as she told Owen, "There's something I actually need you to take care of, Master.""Go on," Owen replied, patting his chest. "Even if it costs me my life, I'll get it done for you.""There’s no need to risk your life," Jade said. She glanced at Neve, whose ears were still alert even though she was cowering on the floor, and swallowed her words.She signaled for Owen to step out of the room and whispered to him.Owen's face flushed red, and he seemed a bit uneasy. "This... This truly isn't something a young girl like you should handl
Jordan was about to say yes but saw that Jade had already pushed past him and started walking toward Lloyd's office, so he hurried to stop her. "Ms. Severin, please don't put me in a difficult position."Jade gave him a warning look, her gaze stern. She didn't look like someone asking for help. Instead, she seemed more like someone seeking revenge.Jordan was frightened to stillness by her cold gaze. By the time he snapped out of it, she had already barged into Lloyd's office as if she owned the place.Jade kicked the door open with a bang.Her sudden appearance startled Lloyd, but he calmed down when he saw her. He was even a bit pleased. Jade had not disappointed him. Even in adversity, she maintained her indomitable spirit.Jordan followed Jade and bowed apologetically to Lloyd, looking uneasy. "I'm sorry, Mr. Zeal. I couldn't stop Ms. Severin."The contrast between the two of them was stark. Compared to Jordan's meekness, Lloyd found Jade's prickliness more appealing."You c