Semua Bab Regrets Come Too Late: Bab 411 - Bab 420

After that, Nicholas called Sierra. As soon as he got through, he asked, "What did she want from you?""She wanted me to make John give her five million dollars. She said that once he did, she would never step back to Jade City ever again in her life." Sierra repeated what Pamela had said. "That didn't sound like her at all.""I tracked down the plastic surgeon she went to back then. He specializes in scar removal," Nicholas told her. "He said he didn't really remember much about Pamela and needed time to think."Sierra listened silently.Nicholas went on. "Less than two days later, something happened."Sierra's brows furrowed. "Something happened?""He fell during a hike, and he's now still in the ICU." The more Nicholas discovered, the more Pamela didn't seem right."At first, we weren't sure this had anything to do with her, but after what you just said, Pamela seems very suspicious," Holly cut in. "What kind of scar would make her willing to attempt murder someone like tha

John was about to say something else to Robin when the phone on his bedside cabinet started buzzing. He picked it up, saw Pamela's name on the screen, and answered without hesitation. His tone was as cool and distant as ever as he asked, "What is it?"Knowing Pamela, calling at this time probably meant she didn't want him to spend the twenty-sixth with Sierra."Where are you? I have something very important to talk to you about." After getting nowhere with Sierra, Pamela had finally gotten the courage to call him."Harbor City," John said."Come back for a bit," Pamela said."I can't go back right now. If you have something to say, say it on the phone." John's expression did not change."John, don't forget your promise..." Pamela tried to bring that up again."You don't need to bring that promise up every time." John's voice stayed flat. "I'm in the hospital. The doctor won't discharge me."Hearing that, Pamela had no choice but to ask him to book her a flight so she could co

John's expression changed little. "Yeah.""Have Robin book me a room in a luxury hotel. When the three days are up, I'll come find you and collect." All Pamela could think about was making her escape.John nodded at Robin. He went to make the arrangements right away.Pamela didn't stay after that, either.Not long after, a call came in from Kenneth. "What was that call just now supposed to mean?"It was clear something wasn't right when someone as rich as John needed to borrow money.John briefly explained the situation.When he finished, Kenneth couldn't stop blinking. "Isn't she the one who's been all over you like her life depends on it? And she pulled so many schemes for it, too. Why is she suddenly giving up?""Investigate what has happened during this time," John said. "Where she's been, who she's seen, and whatnot."Kenneth went quiet."I thought you told me to come back and to do my own thing," he complained. "Turns out you just want me to run errands for you.""Once

Sierra's eyes lit up. "Really?!"Anna nodded with a smile. "Really."Sierra had never studied any of this, yet she had managed to write a project proposal as impressive as this. While it wasn't on the same level as those from major corporations, it was bold and full of novel ideas for a first timer.The newly hired bodyguard, Marcus Moore, walked in, his face as expressionless as ever. "Madam, Ms. Sierra. There's someone at the door called Joey King. He says he has an urgent matter to discuss with you."Sierra did not even think about it. "I'm not seeing him."Marcus's handsome face was as serious as ever. "He said if you refused, I should tell you that the Madam's accident back then was not really an accident."Sierra's head rose, and she changed her mind right away. "Let him in.""Understood." Marcus left.Sierra closed her laptop and kept her eyes on the doorway.Back in Jade City, when she had seen the deed on her mother's desk, she had already suspected that what happen

Sierra locked her phone and did not reply.After half an hour with no response, Joey clicked his tongue twice. "She's so heartless."Skyler said nothing."Mr. Cyrus just called me," Skyler finally said. "He said he can't get through to you.""I put my phone on silent," Joey said."He will be angry," Skyler reminded him."He won't," Joey said as he dialed a number. The moment the call connected, his voice turned especially sweet. "Grandpa!"Cyrus did not speak right away.Joey was well-prepared. "I just went to see Aunt Anna and Sierra. Tomorrow is Sierra's birthday. Do you want to send her a present?"Cyrus's attention shifted at once. "Tomorrow?""That's right," Joey answered.Cyrus stroked his beard as he sat in the courtyard, already starting to think about what present to give to Sierra."If you really don't know what to give her, just go expensive," Joey added lazily. "An office building, an estate, a yacht, something like that. Even if she doesn't like it, she can alw