Chapter 19: Trust

"Any news?" Jenny cautiously whispered to James.

"I think your hunch is right. It looks like the three of them are in cahoots." James answered while chewing his food and his eyes were focused on the television.

From where they were sitting, Jenny watched Edwin and Jackie pass by. She frowned slightly when he saw Edwin’s hand on her aunt’s waist. They made their way into Amber’s room.

"She is probably after my wealth. And I will not let them take what my parents worked so hard for!" Jenny muttered as she gazed at Edwin and Jackie.

"Change of plan?" James asked with his head bowed, pretending to be busy eating.

Jenny looked at her friend. "Probably." She gave him a short answer.

"Just don't tell me that Yazed is the alternative plan you see." James took a guess. As a man, he was jealous of the boy who once became Jenny's inspiration.

Jenny laughed at him. "You really know me."

"Isn't there another way? I don't trust that man!" James knitted his brows. This time, he was staring at Jenny'