When I got home, Theo was already waiting for me inside."Theo? Why are you back? I asked aloud, surprised."I came back when I saw the news. I was afraid you'd start thinking nonsense.”Theo's words sent a warm current through my heart.I stepped forward and threw myself into his arms. "You're so nice.”"Are you alright?"I shook my head in his arms. "I’m okay. I already thought things through on the way back just now. Marius is right. To be born, to grow old, to get sick, and to die are all normal. Silas wasn’t in good health. It’s not strange that he passed at this time. But the news was relatively sudden.""So, Marius has already comforted you."There was obvious jealousy in his voice. I looked up at him, the corners of my mouth twitching upward slightly. "Are you jealous?""No, but I’m a little disappointed that I was not the first to comfort you." Theo squirmed a little when he confessed.I hugged him tightly. "Even if you’re not the first, I still feel warm. You even g
Seeing my name, I could not help but frown."They want me to be careful, but why didn't I receive the message myself?"This puzzled me.The number looked strange. It was not some regular number. It seemed like it had been virtualized.Theo also looked worried. "We should be able to crack it, but it’ll take time.”"This can’t be something Silas sent to you before he died, right?" I guessed boldly.Theo shook his head. "No, he shouldn’t have our number. Also, he could’ve sent it directly to you. It’s so much more trouble to send it to multiple people than one person alone.”"That's true.”He put down his phone and looked at me. "We should focus on the fact now that Sylvester doesn’t have good things in store for you. It doesn't matter who sent the message." ”"There shouldn’t be any grudges between us, so why would he harm me?" I clearly told him that I would not go back to the family. Silas had been recuperating abroad before this as well. Not to mention, I had also gotten Theo
"Yes. If you look at it another way, it’s not all bad if he picks up his pace. At least we’ll be able to solve it as soon as possible and not have to worry constantly.”I went through too many similar things in the past. I gradually began to feel that things would sort themselves out sooner or later, so why delay again and again? It was a good thing to be able to resolve them earlier.Theo seemed to understand what I meant and nodded. "Okay, we’ll go with your idea.”I knew he must have tried his best to convince himself to answer me like this. I took his arm and leaned against his shoulder. "The reason why I can be so assured is that I believe in you. I believe you’ll make sure that I’m fine.”"Definitely." Theo squeezed my hand and planted a light kiss on my hairline.I did not want to worry Shannon and Marius, so I told them the results of my discussion with Theo. Marius did not say anything, and although Shannon felt that it was tricky, she still supported my decision. "I’ll g
I listened to Marius and did not go to the funeral. I still saw photos from Silas’ funeral over the news.Through the photos, I saw Sylvester's expression to be as calm as water like the kind that came after a deep pain. However, I did not see Rooney."Strictly speaking, Rooney is not a member of the Yard family, so there’s no issue with her being absent," Theo saw my doubts and said."I know. It's just a little weird." I put down my phone and leaned back on the sofa with Theo. "I wonder if it’s true that Sylvester wants to harm me.”Theo wrapped an arm around my shoulder and patted it a few times. "What Marius said also makes sense. It's better that you don’t go.”Suddenly, the phone rang.I glanced at the screen and saw Sylvester's name floating on it. I glanced at Theo and he nodded, signaling me to answer."You didn't come for the funeral. Silas left a few things for you. Come if you want." I could not decipher any other emotion from Syvlvester’s tone. It was indifferent, co
Suddenly, Sylvester's calm gaze wavered. His eyes narrowed slightly as if he was hiding several sharp weapons behind them.Seeing this sudden change in expression, Theo protected me behind him. "You didn't read the contents inside?”The corners of his mouth were in a slight hook, and he looked up again with deep resentment in his deep eyes. "I had planned on giving you the chance to leave at first, but it's a pity the old fox Silas never believed me even up till his death.”The evil aura emanating from Sylvester's body made my spine chill, especially the moment he mentioned Silas'name. It felt like demons had emerged from hell. It was suffocating.My mind suddenly crackled like a movie as it replayed a plot from the past. I could not help but ask, "Did Silas really go abroad?"Sylvester likely did not expect this as shock filled his gaze that was on me. He immediately smiled a second later. "You’re quite smart."He confirmed my thoughts.Silas never left the country.“You kille
My mind was still a fog. "Just what is going on?”I heard a laugh again. It was from Sylvester.His smiling gaze was directed at me, and the smile on his lips seemed to be mocking me. "Seeing that neither of you will be leaving the gates of Yard Mansion today, I’ll let you leave with a clear understanding of this world.”"What do you mean?!" My complexion suddenly changed."The gates closed the moment we stepped into Yard Mansion. Even if we can escape this room, we can't escape the mansion," Theo said to me after coming to a realization.“Did you just think about it now? It's too late, President Grant," Sylvester snorted coldly. He then clapped his hands and several men in black immediately poured in from behind us to surround us.Theo looked calm as he stood in front of me, shielding me. "You think too highly of us, President Yard. You prepared so many people just for the two of us.”Hearing Theo's words, Sylvester replied, “When my opponent is President Grant, I can’t be too
I did not expect Sylvester to have come up with so many plans every step of the way.Before I could say anything, Sylvester continued, "When I learned that Wanda had no intention of returning to the Yards, I planned to let her go. Since she wouldn’t be coming back, she would be of no threat to me. So, I temporarily canceled the plan to harm you."Sylvester looked at me with eyes containing so many things that it gave me goosebumps."I didn't show up again. I wanted to rely on Nibel to defeat you so that Yard Group could also shine in the light a bit, but I didn't expect him to fail. You truly are worthy of your reputation as a business legend, President Grant." Sylvester was smiling when he said this. He seemed to really admire Theo."Wanda doesn’t want to come back to the family, but Silas didn’t give up on leaving the properties to her. That’s why your murderous intentions have risen again," Theo said slowly. No one could tell the slightest nervousness from him.Sylvester nodded
Sylvester cast Theo an appreciative look again. "I didn't expect you to be able to be so calm at the moment of life and death, President Grant. You truly are Theo Grant. You’re right. Roo discovered my plan. She didn’t want Wanda to get hurt, and she also didn't want me to become a murderer. So, I lied to her. I told her that I would give up the plan and that I would let Wanda go. I locked her in the house. I also wanted to prevent her from looking for you and letting you know of my plan, but I didn't expect her to actually manage to send out multiple messages before I placed a shield. All of you found out except for Wanda.”"Why would she have the numbers of those close to me?""Roo found them from Silas' number book. Silas had looked for the contact information of everyone around you. Roo knew I bugged your phone and knew that I would know that she sent you a message the moment she did. Even if she told you not to come to the funeral, I’d still have the opportunity to bring you to