Life After Prison

Chapter 499

Severin’s attention remained on the jade pendant. He was confident that there was something desirable contained within, and though he did not know its exact contents, he was.

nevertheless certain that it would be a waste to let Felicia have it.

As he pondered over his options, he spotted Megan having some tidbits alone. An idea popped. up in his mind and he began walking toward her.

“Megan, can I…umm…ask for your help?” Severin walked over and asked her with a smile.

she returned the smile. “What do you need me to do, Brother-in- Law? I’ll do it as long as it’s within

be rich and incredibly capable. She felt that the Shanahans’ had prospered in recent times due in no small part to Severin, and things would certainly not have been that good for them had it.

lit up at once. “Really? Well, I’m glad to hear that! Your mother took away the jade pendant I was given earlier, and I feel bad asking her for it. My only

was surprised to hear that. “You don’t need to be so petty, do you? Isn’t it just a jade pendant? Many of our guests today gave us jade pendants, and I can always bring you to choose

moment and could not help but say, “It’s not

to Severin, “Are you suggesting that the jade pendant is more valuable because it’s the Ballards’ heirloom?” She then asked greedily, “How

“This isn’t a matter of value, Megan. They wanted me to have it, so it’s important to honor their intention. And

eyes at Severin. “But Mom’s not stupid. She knows that the Ballards’ heirloom is valuable. How do you expect me to ask her for it? You know that money is the only thing on her mind. Do you really

not help but smile. “Well, of course she’ll say no if you ask her for it. You need to find an opportunity to steal it! Find out where she puts it and then