“That’s good.” Gloria issued a sigh of relief. “I can’t believe they’re capable of doing such things. It seems like they’ve lost their minds. You’ve got to be more careful in the future.”

“Don’t worry, Mom,” Nicole assured her. “I know.”

She did not want Gloria to worry about her. Deep down, however, she knew that

Chloe would not stop there since she had gone to such lengths to defraud them.

Though Miley had taken the blame for her this time, there was no telling what would come next. As such, Nicole would find a way to corner Chloe, to make her face the punishment she rightfully deserved.

And now that Everett was still abroad, the only person who might have remained in contact with him was Chloe. If they arrested Chloe now, they might sever the only lead they had to him.

Nicole’s eyes darkened when she thought about Everett. Ever since Lawrence had rescued a fleeing Everett from San Joto, he had not shown up at all. This led her to wonder what sort of deal the two of them had made, and what Lawrence would stand to gain out of it.

Not only did he take Everett away; he had also hidden him, sparing him further public and legal scrutiny. Her first school of thought was that Lawrence had not gotten what he wanted yet, and that Everett could help him out with it.

Jared’s gentle voice snapped her out of it.

at Jared and

Nicole and Jared went

concerned as he watched her leave. ”

said, having nothing

fine, she would usually be, and then there was

shook his head in

act. But now that someone had willingly taken the blame on her

really is cruel to herself.” Gloria

perhaps Damien and Chloe are just ruthless.”

of them, the father

more sense for Damien and Chloe to retain their autonomy. As for Miley, she had to

years, so it’s sort of pointless to talk about it. I just hope that Nicole will remain safe.” Gloria began praying, hoping

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