The Man Who Waited vs. The Man Who Wasted novel Chapter 427

The news of Caleb's arrest exploded across every major media outlet.

Sarah was sprawled carelessly on Jocelyn's couch, casually munching on fruit Maria had just sliced.

Jocelyn sat across from her, scrolling through the news on her phone.

Sarah spoke up.

"Don't you think it's weird? The Preston family just collapsed overnight? It's way too sudden."

Jocelyn couldn't quite wrap her head around it either.

"It is unexpected."

Judging by the photos taken by bystanders, Caleb looked like a dead man walking when he was escorted away.

He clearly knew he was finished.

The arrogant, untouchable smirk he usually wore was entirely gone.

Sarah: "Was it Mr. Vance?"

Jocelyn didn't follow.

"What?"

Sarah: "I mean, did Mr. Vance orchestrate this? He knew Caleb was a threat to you, so he ripped him out by the roots."

Ripped out by the roots...

Julian had indeed used those exact words.

Had he really done this?

"Hey, I'm suddenly really curious to see what Adrian is going to do next," Sarah mused.

Jocelyn couldn't care less.

But Sarah was thoroughly invested.

"With the Prestons ruined, they're useless to Adrian. Do you think he'll still marry Audrey?"

Jocelyn chuckled.

The sound held a trace of mockery.

"That depends on what Adrian values more."

Sarah: "Meaning?"

Jocelyn: "The family's power might be broken, but a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. The Prestons still have legitimate businesses left. Do you think Adrian wants those or not?"

Sarah clicked her tongue.

"He might not get his hands on them so easily. I heard Caleb spread his seed all over town. His illegitimate kids are probably going to crawl out of the woodwork to fight for the estate."

Jocelyn let out a dry laugh.

"Taking meat from Adrian's mouth is like asking for a death wish."

Sarah: "Well, Adrian's going to be swamped for a while. At least he won't have time to harass you. Good for you, enjoying some peace and quiet."

"Oh right!" Sarah suddenly remembered. "Have you figured out what to get Mr. Vance for his birthday?"

Jocelyn locked her phone screen and leaned lazily against the sofa.

"If I'm going to give him a gift, it's going to be massive."

Sarah sprang up, intrigued.

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