Chapter 365: The rule– only one person leaves.
The paparazzi who had been taking pictures, smiled broadly after successfully getting his hands on Jeslyn’s secret. Who cares if it would destroy her reputation? So far he gets his hands on cold money!
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The family of four got home safely but before Jeslyn could go into the house, Maverick called her back and took her to the underground basement.
In there was Emilee, Young Master Wu, and Christine all sitting around the cell.
Young Master Wu and Emilee looked battered. From the look of things, they’ve fought and had exhausted their strength.
"Oh, you got them before I did," Jeslyn smiled.
"You were wasting too much time." He replied.
"That’s right. She has stayed too long on earth... Hey, Christine, your hope has been dashed, right? I told you," Jeslyn beamed at Christine who was staring daggers at her.
"Jeslyn, do you think everything will be fine if you kill us? It won’t bring your grandfather back, nor will you ever get the inheritance that I took from you! You lost everything, so there’s no victory for you, but rather, you’ve been consumed by revenge that you’ve become soulless, just like me. In no time, you’ll surpass me in wickedness and–"
Jeslyn sighed and shook her head. "I had no idea that you love to talk so much. I might have lost my family as you said, but not my inheritance and my mom." Seeing the frown on Emilee’s face, she smiled and continued.
"Ah, you mustn’t have known. Damien already bought his forgiveness with the original document that you thought you hid perfectly. Also, my mom is still alive. Not only that, all the wealth you’ve gathered for so long have been transferred to me. As your only living family member, aren’t I smart?"