Life After Prison by Silencieux novel Chapter 499

Severin's attention remained on the jade pendant. He was confident that there was something desirable contained within, and though he did not know its exact contents, he was nevertheless certain that it would be a waste to let Felicia have it.

As he pondered over his options, he spotted Megan having some tidbits alone. An idea popped up in his mind and he began walking toward her.

"Megan, can I…umm…ask for your help?" Severin walked over and asked her with a smile.

When Megan heard that, she returned the smile. "What do you need me to do, Brother-in-Law? I'll do it as long as it's within my ability!"

Megan's attitude toward Severin had changed completely because he had shown himself to be rich and incredibly capable. She felt that the Shanahans' had prospered in recent times due in no small part to Severin, and things would certainly not have been that good for them had it not been for him. Her dreams of driving a luxury car and buying whatever she wanted could not have been realized without Severin's help.

Severin was overjoyed to hear that and his eyes lit up at once. "Really? Well, I'm glad to hear that! Your mother took away the jade pendant I was given earlier, and I feel bad asking her for it. My only choice is to ask you for help in taking it back!"

Megan was surprised to hear that. "You don't need to be so petty, do you? Isn't it just a jade pendant? Many of our guests today gave us jade pendants, and I can always bring you to choose them later."

Severin was speechless for a moment and could not help but say, "It's not the same even though they're all jade pendants!"

Megan was not an idiot, so she smiled cunningly when she heard that and said softly to Severin, "Are you suggesting that the jade pendant is more valuable because it's the Ballards' heirloom?" She then asked greedily, "How much do you think that jade pendant is worth? Could it be worth tens of thousands, or maybe even higher?"