James no longer spoke up for Angela and merely allowed Scarlet to continue with her curses.
Zacharias sighed. Then, he suggested, “Mom, we should deal with Fanny’s marriage first.” His words reminded her about Fanny's marriage to Christopher. Looking with concern at Zacharias, she asked, “You don’t mind this at all? Don’t forget, Christopher had his eyes on your kidney once.” For the past few days, Scarlet had been restless. She was troubled by the thought that Zacharias’ kidney was a match with Fanny’s. Although she felt sorry for Fanny, she was even more worried about Zacharias, who was her blood and kin.
Given the excruciating struggles with his health, his donating a kidney would result in his death sentence.
However, she was also pained by the fact that the successful matching was a secret.
When Scarlet brought up the matter of Zacharias‘ and Fanny's kidneys being a match, back as negative? This merely illustrates Christopher's genuine love for Fanny, right?” Incrmy Sames at Fanny, who remained calm. Then, ht” “Didn't the test c Scarlet accused, “If he really loved her, why wouldn't he test to see whether his kidney is compatible with Fanny's? He just doesn’t want you to live!” “Don’t say that, Mom,” James interrupted in a rush. “If Fanny were to hear that, think about her feelings.” Realizing that Fanny was already in tears at her words, [x Ha quicklyted her, “Fanny, | didn’t mean that.” Fanny appeared pitiful, her pale face streaming with tears. “Mom, | understand. | know you didn’t mean to blme, but | feel hurt...” she whispered in tears.
“I shouldn't have said those words,” cScarlet’s words of solace.
“Fanny, Mom was too hasty with her words,” added Zacharias. “Don’t take it to heart.” After Scarlet’s apology, Zacharias tried to diffuse the tension. “We should rest and discuss our return plans to Riverdon tomorrow.” Such words brought the conversation to an end.
The Kins Family's night was tumultuous, and Angela had retired earlier.
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The following morning, she had planned to leave with Jonathan as usual, but they were held back by Yarrison’s unexpected arrival.
Yarrison had urgent matters to discuss with Jonathan.
After sconsideration, she decided to let Jonathan stay home, but the man persisted in his ways. “I'll send you off and return later.” “Shall we talk in the car?” Realizing Yarrison had important matters to discuss with Jonathan, she convinced him, “Don’t worry; I'll have four bodyguards withbesides Oliver today.” Jonathan agreed, “Letknow if you need anything.” She naturally agreed to this.
Once they were in the car, Angela advised Oliver, “Be more cautious today.” Since she had finally managed to persuade Jonathan not to send her, she felt that she had to protect herself.
Failing which, it would be difficult to convince him further. Although she knew he cared for her, she didn't want him to focus too much on her.
After watching Angela leave, Jonathan turned to discuss the urgent matters with Yarrison. “What's so urgent?” He knew it was no small matter from Yarrison’s direct approach. “I've found the leads that we lost earlier. Would you like to have a look?” he said as he pushed the documents. Then, he glanced at the unfinished breakfast.
“You don’t mind if | have the leftovers, do you?” “Go ahead,” Jonathan replied as he took the documents. He skimmed thro with a frown, asking, “Is there anything else?” “What? You want more?!” Yarrison stuffed food into his mouth. He rolled his know how much loops | went through to get this?” the documents eyes.
“Do you There were moments when he felt like he wasn’t on the quest for something but rather being on the dangerous side of the law in his frantic probing. That being said, the information he uncovered was proportional to the risk involved.
Jonathan took a seat and pragmatically stated, “It's not enough for us to execute our previous plan.” The helpless Yarrison shrugged. “That's all we have for now. Use this to threaten them. It should make them keep their distance for a while.” Jonathan nodded in acknowledgment. “Thanks for your hard work“Oh, hearing ‘hard work’ from you is rare,” Yarrison mumbled through his bun, “After pulling all-nighters recently, | need sgood rest.” “Sure, rest well,” said Jonathan. “Also, I'll be leaving Northland soon.” “What? You're leaving?” Yarrison was shocked. “Then why bother investigating stuff on Florence?” They were clear from the start; Florence, as the heiress of the Shelton Family, wielded her family’s power brazenly but only within Northland.
If Jonathan left Northland, Florence wouldn't be a concern.
“It's for Spencer. He's in my company now, remember?” Jonathan reminded him.
wouldn't. To prevent Florence from acting Even though he would leave, his branch compan desperately, it was essential to find her vulnerabilities and hold them tightly.
“Oh, right, | forgot about that.” Yarrison scratched his head.
Seeing Jonathan closing the documents and putting them in his briefcase, ready to leave, Yarrison suddenly asked, “Wait, where are you going?” He had been too busy to know why Jonathan suddenly planned to leave Northland.
“Not sure yet,” Jonathan replied, “But I'll be leaving in a few days.” Once the results of Angela’s tests were out, he would know where they needed to go.
On the road, Angela was also contemplating the upcoming test.
Tomorrow was the test day, and she hoped no chaos would ensue today.
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While musing, she heard Oliver, seated in the front, say, “Mrs. Lawson, someone is following us again.” Thinking of the previous day’s followers, Florence and James, she instructed, “Turn around and see who it is this time.” Her conversation with James yesterday hadn't been pleasant, and given his temperament, he shouldn't be approaching her again so soon.
Oliver signaled the driver to find an opportunity to turn around, keeping a close watch on the person in the car behind.
Upon recognizing the follower, he immediately reported, “It's that fat guy with the surnReed from before “Reed?” Angela was momentarily puzzled, but recalling Oliver's description of a fat man, she connected the dots to Kaydron. “Kaydron Reed?” Indeed, Yaxley had informed her that Kaydron had been bailed out by Fanny.
However, she hadn't anticipated that Kaydron would attempt to target her again.
Considering Kaydron’s association with Fanny, Angela deduced that his trailing her was likely instigated by Fanny.
“The charges he faced last twere too light,” Angela remarked.
Oliver agreed, “Yeah, they didn’t even get close before we took care of them. They're useless.” Hearing his comment, Angela was amused yet thought it might be tfor Kaydron to face. more serious charges.
“Let's stage a drama to ensure he stays behind bars for a good while,” she proposed, tired of Kaydron’s pestering and seeking a permanent solution.
Puzzled, Oliver inquired, “Mrs. Lawson, how do we stage this play?”