“Got it,” Jasper muttered, ending the call. His expression was so grim it seemed like a storm cloud loomed over him.

“This timing is suspicious! Betty sneaks out to meet Zoe in the middle of the night? It practically screams conspiracy. They’re clearly in cahoots over the leaked report.” Landon’s eyes widened with anger. He clenched his fists, slamming them onto the bed with such force it felt like he might break it.

“I fear your sister, Zoe, has allied with Preston in secret. She may have also informed Mr. Harper Senior privately. Otherwise, their plan wouldn’t have gone so smoothly. They’ve likely been planning this for some time.”

A memory flickered in Landon’s mind. It was the night he delivered the engagement invitation to Cornelius and bumped into Zoe bringing him chicken soup. She had never been so caring before. In hindsight, her sudden kindness was obviously a calculated move.

“She’s not my sister!” Landon repeated, his eyes ablaze with hatred. With each repetition, he cursed Zoe in his heart.

grandfather and mother’s favorite, and according to family records, she’s Bill’s biological daughter,” Jasper reminded him, his

act without concrete evidence. Otherwise, they’ll have leverage over you

now Jasper was echoing it

undermine you, and they could even prevent you from managing

overnight. Besides, what Zoe did this time pleased Mr. Harper Senior. If

handle her,” Jasper continued,

difference between Betty and Zoe?” Landon gripped Jasper’s arm, anxiety etching his features. “Mr. Javier might see

plan.” Jasper pressed his lips together slightly. “And I believe my wife will have an even better

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