Chapter 348 Throwing Him Under the Bust

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Kevin did want to be their scapegoat. The more he pondered the situation, the more alarmed he became.

“Dad! You can’t be thinking about throwing me under the bus, right? I’m your son–in–law!” Kevin exclaimed fearfully.

“Why would you ever think that, Kevin? I couldn’t possibly bear to make you the scapegoat! What would happen to Jessica if the authorities arrested you?” Saul assured with a chuckle.

He did not mean it, of course.

With how influential the Masseys were now, plenty of people would love to marry Jessica.

Still, Saul did not intend to let Kevin take the fall unless it was their last resort.

“Thanks, Dad! I was worried for a second there,” Kevin said with a sigh of relief.

But from that point onward, he had his guard up against Jessica and Saul.

The two of them were vicious. They had not been backed into a corner yet, but once their lives were at stake, they would certainly throw him under the bus!

Kevin knew it was time to plan for his own future.

Well end

If he continued to follow the Massey family’s orders blindly, he could very up being their scapegoat.

“We h

haven’t even said anything yet, loser, and you’re already scared stiff. Why did I marry someone so useless?” Jessica scoffed in contempt.

Kevin dared not rebuke her insults.

The Masseys were more powerful than the Copelands now, so all he could do was put up with

the verbal abuse.

Despite being ridiculed, his silence only served to make Jessica look down on him even more.

such a

do you think we should make

of course! He’s the most suitable person!” Saul declared with a

brightened at

Masseys, had no idea what he was up to! That’s settled. If they investigate the family, we’ll just pin the blame on him!

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for the sake of protecting the

pretend to be unaware of the situation. We’ll say that Eric started the

do with us. That way, even if the authorities investigate us, they won’t find evidence against us!”

such a great

and Saul exchanged looks

felt chills running down

he never realized just how

others for the sake of their best

run illegal operations in Southlake City? He

Eric as a pawn all along. Now that they

was disgruntled, he did not say anything. He would be a fool to stand up

the scapegoat, he would probably

the fall!

are you just standing there?” Jessica snapped as she shot

Get Eric here.”

right away,” Kevin said with a

off and did as

Massey, Ms. Massey,” Eric

obediently in front

establish himself in Southlake City,

I called you over, Eric?” Saul asked as he eyed the

on Saul’s face

admit your wrongdoings, Eric? You’ve been using the Massey family’s influence to bully innocent people and break the law! The authorities are about to investigate you now. Are you not going to repent?” Saul

dumbfounded. What was

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Massey, I did everything under your orders. If not for

ever tell you to engage in any sort of criminal activity? The

dealings on your own accord! They have nothing to do

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