Leah was the most important person to Jade, her sole family in the world. Despite not sharing blood, their connection surpassed even that of biological grandparents and grandchildren.At the sight of Leah, Jade felt her nose tingle. It was as if a bullied child had found their parent—her eyes welled with tears.Leah's heart ached as she saw Jade's distress. Gently, she reached out and caressed Jade's face, her voice filled with concern. "How did it come to this? These darned people! Are they picking on the Severins because we have no one else?""I'm sorry, Grandma. It's my fault for not protecting Jade." Caelan knew Leah's words were meant for him. He had solemnly promised Leah that he would protect Jade back then, but the result? He let her get hurt.Leah pulled a face, snorted lightly, and looked at Kennedy. "How come you're stumped in this mess too?"Kennedy sighed. "Oh, now you're blaming me too, old lady?""Alright, Grandma, I'm fine. It's not related to them," Jade said war
Once word of Lloyd's arrest spread, the Zeal Group's stocks plummeted drastically, teetering on the brink of bankruptcy within days. All employees were sent home, and the company was shuttered. In addition to money laundering, investigators uncovered various tax evasion schemes.Cooper retrieved surveillance footage from the Zeal Group fire and observed several boxes being gradually removed before the blaze erupted. Inside those boxes were the victims' bodies.The revelation of the Zeal Group's experiments on living subjects quickly made headlines, with major media outlets rushing to report the scandal.With such compelling evidence, Lloyd was likely facing a lifetime behind bars.The Zeal Group collapsed in a single night. While some celebrated, others mourned, but none felt the blow more profoundly than Nina. She had gone to great lengths to assist Lloyd, only to be left in this dire situation.Some witnesses claimed to have seen Nina leaving Centus overnight, but her destinatio
Melvin and Zoey's wedding plans were underway, and Leah was thrilled to witness Melvin's increasing maturity with each passing day. Sometimes, she couldn't help but think that if Zoey could have a child or two, he wouldn't be lonely in his later years.The household buzzed with activity as preparations for Melvin's engagement unfolded.When Jade arrived, she was surprised by the elaborate decorations, making it feel more like a wedding than a simple engagement. It was clear that Leah had wholeheartedly embraced Zoey."Ms. Jade, you're here." Brianna saw Jade and hurried over, saying, "Madam was just talking about you, and here you are."Jade glanced around and asked, "Where's Grandma?""She's in the living room talking to Anna," Brianna said with a smile, seemingly oblivious to Jade's surprise."Anna… Does she come here often?" Jade asked casually."Yeah. She comes over to help whenever she has time. She's such a good child," Brianna replied.Jade frowned but maintained her com
The bottles of red wine in the cellar were treasures Leah seldom indulged in, only bringing them out for special guests. Serving Zoey with these bottles of wine indicated her significant place in Leah's heart.Zoey gracefully navigated through the cellar, surprised, as she remarked, "I never expected Madam Leah to have such a wine collection."Jade casually glanced at the bottles but kept her focus on Zoey. "Yes, Grandma loved red wine when she was young. She built a vineyard specifically to collect them. These are her collections over the years. Quite impressive, isn't it?""Ms. Severin, do you also enjoy red wine?" Zoey suddenly asked.Jade smiled. "I only drink occasionally.""Oh," Zoey replied softly, then lowered her gaze to the bottles.Suddenly, Jade asked, "Do you love my father?"Zoey didn't expect Jade to ask such a question out of the blue. She flushed with embarrassment as she ducked her head. "Why are you suddenly asking this?""Don't be nervous. I'm just asking ca
Everyone was startled by the sudden turn of events. The hot soup Zoey was holding was aimed directly at Leah. If it spilled, Leah would definitely get burned.Leah was also stunned, forgetting to move out of the way.Just then, Zoey made an unexpected move. She held the soup bowl firmly, tilting the bowl so the hot soup spilled on her instead.With Zoey's scream, the bowl fell to the floor, shattering into pieces. The hot soup smoked as it spilled over the floor."Aunt Zoey!" Anna exclaimed, rushing over to support Zoey. She shouted, "Quick, call an ambulance!"Leah didn't expect Zoey to get scalded to save her. She was shocked and distressed. "You silly child, why did you let the soup spill on yourself? How can I live with myself now?"Everyone was in a flurry.Jade quickly approached Zoey, grabbing her unburned hand and placing the burned one under running water. After some basic treatment, they sent her to the hospital.Leah wanted to go too, but Jade reassured her, "Grandma
Zoey fell to the side, while Anna strode forward. Zoey didn't care about her own injuries, limping along to catch up.Once the two were far enough away, Jade emerged from the corner. As she watched Zoey leave, she fell into deep thought. She hadn't guessed wrong—there was really something wrong with Zoey and Anna. What was Anna's purpose in getting close to Leah, though?To figure out Anna's intentions, Jade needed to find clues from Zoey."Master, help me look someone up." Jade sent Zoey's photo to Owen.Ten minutes later, Owen came back with information. "Zoey, 45 years old, high school education..."All the information was as ordinary as could be, without any flaws. But the more flawless it seemed, the more suspicious it became.Since Owen couldn't find out anything about her, Jade had to turn to Caelan for help. She called him several times in a row, but he didn't answer. This was highly unusual as Caelan always had his phone with him, even during meetings. Could something ha
Jade smiled outwardly, but inside, she was gripped by pain. It made sense why Caelan hadn't responded to her calls, and why Samuel seemed uneasy, attempting to deter her from going upstairs. It became apparent that this wasn't the right moment for Caelan.Jade felt a pang of foolishness. How could she have been so certain she was indispensable to him?Caelan hadn't anticipated Jade's arrival, especially not under these circumstances. The disappointment evident in Jade's eyes made him realize a fundamental problem—she didn't trust him."Ms. Severin, it's not what you think!" Samuel hurriedly stepped forward to explain, seeing that Caelan didn't say a word.Jade smiled coldly. "Is that so? What is it then?"With that, she turned and walked away. Jade's heartache paled in comparison to her concern over Caelan's demeanor. However, he remained silent, his gaze indifferent. It seemed she held little significance in Caelan's heart."It's entirely my fault. I failed to clarify things wit
Jade felt increasingly agitated as she struggled to push thoughts of Caelan from her mind. His face, with its tenderness, smiles, and indifference, seemed to haunt her every attempt at distraction.Despite her efforts to suppress these memories, they only seemed to grow stronger, pushing her closer to the edge of a breakdown.In a desperate bid to ease her troubled mind, Jade rose from her seat and reached for a bottle of red wine. She poured herself a glass, hastily consumed its fiery contents, and felt its warmth spread through her body, gradually soothing her restless nerves."Wine truly is a wonderful thing," Jade mused, swaying the glass in her hand as she gazed at its contents through blurry eyes, a faint chuckle escaping her lips.With each successive gulp, Jade felt the intoxicating effects of the alcohol taking hold. She sank into the soft cushions of the sofa, her heavy eyelids drooping as she stared blankly at the ceiling above.Memories of her past life flooded her min