Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 314

"This has nothing to do with not visiting enough! She's clearly still furious that we sent Yvonne abroad last time."

Mrs. Jeter crossed her arms defensively. "They were saying his legs couldn't be saved and that he was going to die! Did they expect our daughter to marry a dead man?"

"This is all your fault, Mom, Dad! I told you I wanted to stay and take care of him, but you forced me to go abroad. That's why he married someone else!"

If she had stayed by Julius's side, she would have been the one marrying him.

Byron exploded. "Hmph! You're blaming me now? If you hadn't drugged him, do you think he would have pulled all his deals with us?"

"I... I was doing it for the family! Don't you want him as your son-in-law?"

Seeing the two about to tear into each other, Mrs. Jeter quickly intervened. "Alright, alright! What's done is done. Arguing about it won't change anything.

The most important thing right now is figuring out how to get him to calm down and resume the partnership."

Byron sighed heavily. "I'll call him. He should give me at least a little face."

He dialed Julius's number, but the call went unanswered.

"Yvonne, you started this. You need to find a way to see him. Maybe he'll forgive you for the sake of your childhood friendship."

"I know, Dad. He's ignoring his phone on purpose. I'll go find him myself. I'll figure out a way to make him forgive me," Yvonne said confidently.

"Good. When you see him, rein in your temper. Do not throw a spoiled tantrum and make things worse."

"I know, don't worry. I have my ways."

...

Inside The Nightfall base.

"Thanks, Boss!"

"Thanks, Boss! Will there be good liquor?"

"Yeah, let's drink up tonight!"

The team cheered.

Julius promised, "Of course. Top-shelf reserves, all you can drink."

The group headed to the designated hotel.

They toasted and drank merrily, having the time of their lives. But one person only appeared to be drinking; his glass stayed mostly full throughout the night.

Late into the night, a lone car sped toward the northern suburbs derelict plant.