Shane nodded and said, “Of course. He’s Jacqueline’s boyfriend, and he has the right to know these things. What he plans to do with that information is entirely up to him, though… But…”

“Mr. Shane, please continue.”

“When you tell Jackson about this, make sure Jacqueline’s not around.”

“Got it, Mr. Shane. I’ll be careful.” Silas nodded in assent.

Massaging his temples, Shane was starting to believe Natalie’s suspicion toward Jacqueline.

Maybe Jacqueline is the true culprit. The sheer audacity of her actions is shocking, given her age.

Suddenly Shane asked, “The Garcia family and the Gunn family are political rivals, yes?”

Silas’ expression turned serious as he nodded. “They are. Why are you asking this?”

“There’ve been two attempts on Natalie’s life; I had Mr. Gunn investigate both incidents. He identified Alice as the final culprit, but now we know that the woman is innocent. Since then, Natalie’s been suspecting Jacqueline as the true culprit. I can’t help but agree with her on this.”

Closing his eyes, he continued coldly, “If Jacqueline is indeed the real culprit, it would make sense for Mr. Gunn to pinpoint Alice.”

 

is Mr. Gunn’s great-granddaughter. He’s not going to

inhaled sharply at that revelation. “If Ms. Graham was responsible for the crimes, isn’t Mr. Gunn breaking the law by protecting

 

the Garcia family is planning to revitalize an old, cultural city for higher approval ratings. I know for a fact that they’re short on funds. Get in touch with them secretly and offer to cover the shortfall. In return, I want them

with a family in politics was to get their rival to

for many years. If the Garcia family caught wind of Mr. Gunn’s possibly illegal actions, they would jump at the chance

to his plan

or the Gunn family find out

it to me, Mr.

after giving his reassurance, and Shane went upstairs, rubbing his temples in frustration at the

overseas. Once they got over

was but a fashion show displaying the designs of the

were still active in

résumé of the judges only highlighted the

so many seasoned supermodels here,” Sally whispered

happy after sharing the stage with

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