After Jonathan sent the person away, he returned to the office and looked at the man standing by the floor-to-ceiling window. He whispered, "President Pearson..."
Aidan didn't react much to that; his gaze was cold and calm.
Just as Jonathan nodded slightly and was about to leave, Aidan suddenly spoke. "Do you think what he said is true?"
Jonathan remained silent for a few seconds before saying, "No matter what he says, he has other motives in mind, so you should just ignore him."
Aidan coldly asked, "I should just ignore him?"
"They want to save Old Master Pearson, so they can only come to you. Saying those things is just to provoke you and make you and Young Master Justin become enemies, so that they can fulfill their wishes."
"But you do know that what he said is true, do you?"
Jonathan immediately fell silent and didn't say anything more.
This topic had always been something Aidan always avoided.
Since the death of Sienna, many things began happening in Jamesdon, one after another. The situation had long developed beyond Sienna's control and ability.
If she could stir up such chaos, she wouldn't have resorted to suicide to intensify the hatred between Aidan and Justin.
At first, they thought she had been in contact with the Woodley Family in Jamesdon, but the final result showed that she didn't even know the Woodley Family existed.
Moreover, on the night of Sienna's suicide, she instructed the nanny to suffocate the child in front of everyone.
Regardless of whether the child was killed or not, neither Aidan nor Gordon would let her go.
At that time, she had already decided to give up her life.
To be able to die with the child was definitely a gain for her.
That was Sienna's plan.
If she were the one behind the nutrient injections, she wouldn't need to commit suicide. She could just wait quietly for the child to fall ill and watch everyone being worried and helpless, which would be the most satisfying way for her to vent her hatred.
The aftermath of the nutrient injections would directly pin the blame on the Woodley Family.
Or rather, the nutrient injection incident was like a slightly ajar door for the Woodleys, tempting them to push it open and discover what was behind it.
On the other hand, the person who created that door wanted Aidan to find out the truth from twenty years ago by himself.
At this point, there were already signs of who the mastermind behind all this was.
But Aidan told them not to investigate further.
The things they had gathered at this point were enough.
After a while, Aidan asked, "Do you think I'm selfish?"
Jonathan didn't know how to answer, so he simply remained silent.
Seeming to think he didn't need Jonathan's opinion, Aidan continued, "I'm afraid continuing the investigation might lead to Leanna discovering everything. She used to firmly believe that Justin was the only good person in the Pearson Family, and he was the only source of warmth she felt in the Pearson Family. But what will she think if she finds out that he's the mastermind behind all this?
Also, I have some selfish thoughts. I often think that maybe what I have found out is all wrong. So, I want to wait a little longer. Maybe there will be a new turn of events. Besides Leanna, Justin also showed me a bright side to that disgusting place."
Aidan had been addressing Justin as his older brother for over twenty years and thought he knew the latter very well.
But at some point in time, the Justin Pearson he knew gradually built a facade for himself.
At the very least, during the years Aidan lived in the Pearson Residence, Justin had treated him sincerely.
Jonathan had been Aidan's assistant for many years, but it was the first time he had heard the other say so much. Moreover, what Aidan said was sincere and heartbreaking.
However, he wasn't good at answering this type of question.
After a long time, Jonathan finally managed to squeeze out a few words and nodded in agreement. "That's true..."
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