Chapter 97
At the Leach manor’s main house, Jacob sat in the main seat of the living room, furious. “I said it was impossible for Cherise to be a professor. Who would believe that?
“Now that the buzz has spread outside, and how do you think people see me, Jacob?
“I just made an agreement with Mr. Moraros from HomeBase Estates, and now we might have offended him. The deal with Duskson could be off.”
Mandy, next to him, had a smug look. “Cherise sure is naive, making such big claims without knowing her own limits or considering what her backers would think..
“With so many people online doubting us, we might get dragged into this too.”
Before the words settled, Jacob’s assistant, looking anxious, walked in.
Already irritated, Jacob felt even more annoyed when he saw the assistant rush in without knocking. “What’s going on? Why are you in such a hurry?
The assistam, panicking, said, “Mr. Leach, HomeBase Estates is being investigated for tax evasion.
“Recently, there was an incident where a building under HomeBase Estates name collapsed due to poor construction. The public reported it, and now Mr. Moraros has been arrested by the authorities.”
Jacob’s eyes widened immediately. “What, Mr. Moraros got caught? Tax evasion and poor construction practices, and now this is a disaster.”
When Mandy saw Jacob’s sudden reaction, she asked nervously. “Honey, this is Mr. Moraros’s issue, right? It has nothing to do with the Leach Group, so why are you so worried?”
Jacob weakly shook his head, closed his eyes, and covered his face with his hands. After a while, he finally let go, and with a pained look, he said, “We just signed a contract worth 300 million dollars with Mr. Moraros
After he spoke, he let out a few bitter laughs.
Hearing this, Mandy realized how serious the situation was. She thought, “What can we do now? The Leach family absolutely couldn’t afford any trouble
She had worked so hard for Jacob, herself, and Shirley, paving so many paths. Just as success was within reach, she couldn’t. stand the thought of living an ordinary life.
Holding her breath, she muttered, “It’s all Cherise’s fault. Ever since she came back to Betrico, nothing has gone smoothly”
Jacob felt overwhelmed with frustration at her words. He thought. Can it really be because of Cherise?‘ He wanted to direct his anger at her.
At Glenshire Gardens 2602, after finishing dinner, Cherise returned to 2601 to rest.
Morris relaxed casually on the couch. Steven, Leo, and Hugh were waiting nearby.
Steven spoke up. “Mr. Chivers, Chandler is already locked up, and he won’t be getting out for at least ten years or more. All of his assets have been seized too.
“HomeBase Estates always takes advantage of legal loopholes, but now that they’ve crossed paths with you, the justice system is bound to catch them. He won’t be causing any more trouble once he’s out.”
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Steven continued, “As for Jacph, the Leach family has been struggling in recent years, just holding onto the shell of one of the four great families.
“He just signed a 300–million–dollar deal with Homellase Estate so he’s going to have a rough time for a while.
“Okay Morris nodded with satisfaction.
“Oh, by the way, that person who hired King to repair the recording last time placed another order a month ago. He offered double the price and also requested a contact named ‘Duskson.”
“Oh? Duskson? The designer of GlobalVision Group? What’s the name of the person who placed the order?” Morris asked. curiously.
Steven replied. “Darknight, not sure if it’s the same hacker as Darknight number two.
Morris raised an eyebrow and said, “Darknight, Duskson, GlobalVision Group? Could it have something to do with Cherise? This is really intriguing.”
“So, Mr. Chivers, should we take it?” Steven asked.
“Take it. We need to meet in person,” Morris said with a cheeky grin, eager to find out the true identity of the client.
After Steven spoke, Leo added, “Mr. Chivers, should we address the rumors about Ms. Leach circulating online? I think these people have too much free time on their hands.
“No need, she said she wants to handle it herself. I trust her,” Morris said, showing a doting expression as he spoke of
Cherise.
Then, with a fierce tone, he added, “Make a note of all those who posted, started the rumors, and the influential figures who spread them. I don’t want to see these people causing trouble anymore.”
After speaking, he glanced at Hugh. “Hugh, continue protecting Ms. Leach. If you lose her or get discovered like before, it won’t just mean another round of specialized training at the base. Pack up and head home early for retirement”
Hugh nodded with determination.
In the apartment next door, 2001, Cherise had just finished freshening up and was sitting leisurely in front of her easel. drawing in her loungewear, calm and content.
She wasn’t affected at all by the various rumors going around online.
Suddenly, the buzzing of her phone disrupted the stillness.
“Hey, Cherise.” Dora’s voice came through the receiver.
“King accepted the job. Meeting in 10 days at Ebb & Flow,” Dora continued.
Cherise’s eyes widened, and the brush that was moving quickly just moments before suddenly stopped. She said calmly, “Bring Crow back
After hanging up, she looked at the unending stream of cars on the street below, a feeling she couldn’t put into words welled
inside her. She thought. It’s time to settle some things.
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