Queen Of Revenge And Glory (Victoria and Jackson) novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81

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Jackson just gave a faint smile in response to his father’s scolding. “So, this is what’s got you so worked up.”

“What kind of attitude is that? Shouldn’t I be furious about this?” Donald was livid. He kicked the table beside him with all his might, and with a loud crash, the sturdy table was sent flying to the floor.

Jackson didn’t even blink. “Dad, do I need to remind you again? You rely on me for everything now. Even if you’re unhappy, you should just keep it to yourself. How dare you come here and question me to my face?”

Donald’s eyes widened. “Because I’m your father.”

Jackson let out a soft laugh and said slowly, “You should be grateful you’re my father. That’s the only reason I haven’t laid a hand on you. I’ve just cut back on your living expenses.”

“You want to raise your hand against your old man?” Donald’s eyes bulged, veins popping on his forehead, his chest heaving with rage.

He was clearly at the end of his rope. “You rebellious brat, you’re just as impossible as your mother.”

At the mention of his mother, Jackson’s eyes turned icy. He motioned for Ollie to hand him the investigation files, then, expressionless, slammed them into Donald’s chest. “Donald, you think you have the right to blame my mother? Take a look at this and see why I smashed Sibley’s knees.”

Donald glanced down at the folder lying on the floor, angrily bent to pick it up. When he saw it was an investigation into Sibley’s background, his eyes widened, stunned.

“Jackson, you investigated me without telling me?” Donald said.

“If I hadn’t looked into it, how would I have known you were shameless enough to brazenly bring your illegitimate daughter home and expect me to support her?” Jackson’s face was colder than ever.

He added, “I was way too good to you before, and now you think you can mooch off me and act like you own the place.”

Donald said, “Sibley is my illegitimate daughter, but she’s also your half–sister. It’s your job to look after her. That’s just what you should do.”

Jackson let out a mocking laugh. “You’ve got an illegitimate daughter this old and you still have the nerve to act tough? Looks like you’ve been sponging off me for so long, you’ve forgotten your place.

“You rely on me for everything at home, you lied to me, used me, and still think you deserve my respect?”

Donald said, dissatisfied, “Stop throwing that ‘freeloader‘ stuff at me. I’m your father. Isn’t it your job to take care of your old man?”

“I’ll only show you respect if you actually earn it. Have you?” Jackson’s gaze was scrutinizing. “Now I’m starting to wonder if Sibley’s kidnapping was your plan all along.

“Was it to get rid of me? To take my place in the Thornton family, so you could parade Sibley around as your daughter and no one would stand in your way?”

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Donald said, “You’re getting more and more out of line. Do you really think I’m as ruthless as you? You even hurt your own sister and brother, the ones you’ve lived with for three years. You’re my own son. How could I ever be so heartless as to want you dead?”

Jackson watched his father’s performance coldly, “You know perfectly well whether you were involved in this plan or not.

“Honestly, even if you did manage to get rid of me, have you ever thought about whether you, ey, and Cassian could actually hold onto all the business holdings I’ve expanded for the Thornton family?

“Do you really think Grandpa is blind enough to hand the Thornton family over to you? With so many eyes watching, if I fall, your siblings will devour you without mercy. In the end, you’ll be left with nothing.”

Donald’s eyes widened, his face full of defiance, “Oh yeah? You really think so little of me? Of your own brother?”

Jackson gave a half–smirk, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “In our high society circles, if you don’t have real talent, nobody’s going to respect you. Even if you’re Grandpa’s own son, when you were a nobody, did Grandpa ever even bother to notice you? Did any of the other big names ever pay you any mind?”

Donald’s fury only grew. He jabbed a finger at Jackson and snapped, “Yeah, you think you’re so great. But don’t forget, no matter how big you get, you’re still my kid. If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t even exist.”

Jackson didn’t flinch. “Donald, you better watch yourself. Because you’re my dad, I can still make sure you live out your days in comfort. But if you keep pushing your luck, don’t blame me if I have to cut you off, even if it means turning my back on you.”

With those words, Jackson gestured to Ollie to leave, then walked out, his back firm and unyielding.

Donald stared after Jackson, trembling with rage. Furious, he kicked the overturned table again.

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We’ll see about that, he fumed inwardly.

Donald was convinced that he and Cassian could easily push out Jackson, that useless cripple, and take his place.

Back in his room, Jackson sent Ollie away and sat quietly in his wheelchair for about ten minutes, letting the sting of his family’s betrayal settle in. Once he’d finally gotten a grip on himself, he reached for his phone to text Victoria.

Right then, he spotted a new message from Victoria. [Jack, after you beat up Sibley and Cassian like that. How did your deadbeat dad react?]

When he saw Victoria’s message, the pain on Jackson’s face faded, replaced by a grin.

He said: [He’s fuming, but too bad he didn’t just keel over from rage. Would’ve saved me from having to do the whole ‘righteous son turns on his father‘ thing myself.]

Victoria texted back quickly. [No rush. Once I fix your legs and you’re jumping around like a spring chicken, he’ll be fuming all over again. Half dead, then half dead again—he might just keel over for real.]

Jackson’s grin widened. [Vickie, you really know how to plan ahead.]

Victoria said: [Absolutely.]

en she texted again: [By the way, Stephan’s son set me up with a friend today to talk about the pyright for my last novel. Any idea who that friend is? Turns out it’s Angelica.]

Jackson said: [Oh? Looks like fate loves drama. Tomorrow’s meeting is going to be a real show.]

Victoria said: [Yeah, I wonder how Angelica and Simon will react when they see me.]

Jackson paused, then sent over two emojis.

Victoria was reading Jackson’s message and nearly sprayed her salty soda all over Greenie, who was busy messing with Blackie and Whitey right by her bed.

Victoria knew he was cursing Angelica and Simon inwardly.

She texted: [You’re actually pretty hilarious when you joke around.]

Jackson texted: [Thanks for the compliment. Just trying to warm up my joke game early so you won’t think I’m too dull later.]

Victoria said: [No need. Just keep that pretty face and killer body of yours in check. I could stare at you all day and never get bored, even if you didn’t say a word.]

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