Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 343

“He had no idea that I was sitting on a mountain of old money. Sure, there were details he was blissfully unaware of, but for Jaylan, it was a trap ready to spring. Just wait for the show," I mused with an impish grin, "It'll be a treat to watch him squirm."

"Damn," Hannah laughed, her face lit with a wicked gleam. "I've got this feeling that Jaylan's become the lab rat in this whole twisted experiment."

I snorted disdainfully, gritting my teeth. "He's not just a lab rat; he's the whole damn group of rats. I'm going to toy with him ever so slowly."

Hannah was speechless, her eyes wide.

I smiled slyly. "Truth be told, I'm still kept in the dark about some family secrets. Dad and I have an understanding. He handles the affairs in Silverdale City, and I take the reins in Goldenvale Town. If I don't take my revenge with my own hands, I'll never taste happiness."

"I totally get where you're coming from now!" Hannah said, her voice dripping with empathy.

My phone rang. It was my dad calling back.

I quickly sat up to answer, "Dad, what's keeping you so busy that you can't pick up my calls?"

He chuckled, "Got tied down by your siblings, I left my phone in the foyer while I was in the study. Your mom heard it ringing and brought it to me."

"Are you still at the Wood Manor?" I probed, "It’s so late!"

"Yes, we haven't left yet."

I hurriedly informed him, "Unless something comes up, we'll be heading back to Silverdale City tomorrow."

Dad perked up, "Oh? Has the suspicion been lifted?"

I sighed, sharing the news of Evan's death.

Dad sighed deeply, his voice somber, "Poor kid. Hopefully, he'll rest in peace."

I briefed him on Jaylan and Irving's situation before adding, "Dad, I think we need to switch up our strategy. Jaylan's looking for a fast track to success. Maybe it's time he meets Bennett Richardson face-to-face and gets a glimpse of the bigger prize. With both of us working from our ends, he'll have to go all in."

"Alright," Dad mused, "I'll give it some thought."

"Just remember, Jaylan will be traveling with me this time. There won't be many chances for him to act alone. Make sure your plan is foolproof," I insisted.

"Got it," he affirmed.

With that, we ended the call.

Hannah and I chatted for a while longer before I said, "Let's stick to the plan. Time for some rest. We'll just watch and wait."

Truth be told, I was exhausted.