Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 1564

Jacqueline nodded. "I won't let you down, Avery. Take care."

"Okay." Avery slowly rose to his feet. "I need to handle Dad's funeral now. I'll be counting on you, Jacqueline."

"Okay, don't worry about it."

Before he left, he reminded her, "Oh, Jacqueline. Dr. Fordham isn't an outsider. You can tell her anything. She can help you out."

"Got it." All meek and demure she was when Avery was around.

However, the moment he left, her expression changed.

She slammed the door shut, unable to control her rage. "That bitch! Who is she to manage the household with me?"

Alexander held her hand. "There, there. We're halfway through our plan. The Fordham family is reaching its demise. They're on the chopping block. They won't be able to turn the tables anymore."

"Jeez! It was supposed to be a good opportunity to take over the Fordham family."

"Avery's doing this because he's worried about you. He doesn't want to drag you into the fray. Don't be angry. We've already bided our time for years. This is nothing. We can wait."

Jacqueline sat on the couch with her legs crossed. She fished out a cigarette, and he quickly lit it up for her.

After exhaling a cloud of smoke, she finally regained her composure. "There aren't many in the family who are functional at the moment. That's their main problem. That old geezer is the only one left. Once he's dead, the Fordham family will go downhill.

"Troy lost his arm and Sean can't walk. They're nothing. Keeping them under control will be easy-peasy."

"That old man isn't an easy target, though."

"No matter how capable he was, that's all in the past. He's old and ill now. This is our time. It'll take a lift of a finger to eliminate him for good."

"What are you going to do?"