When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 264

The Heiress They Couldn’t Break

Chapter 264 The Same Goal

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And those people–why were they after him? Was there some secret hidden within him that they wanted to uncover?

And what about the Nygards and Amelia–why were they of interest too?

If it were simply about the Nygards‘ power and wealth, there would be no need to go through so much trouble.

Across all of Novaterra, there were plenty of families just as powerful, if not easier to target, than the Nygards.

So why choose them? And why Amelia? It clearly wasn’t just about influence or money.

Jeremy suspected that Amelia, like himself, carried something they were desperate to study and understand.

“You really know how to scheme, don’t you? You got that serum from me, and now Amelia has traced everything back to me!”

Wade’s voice was laced with fury as he shouted into the phone.

But the person on the other end didn’t sound the least bit worried. Instead, she soothed him with a lazy tone.

“What’s the big deal? She’s just a kid. Didn’t you say you wanted to capture her so you could threaten your nephew? Well, now’s your chance, isn’t it?

“I’ll make sure that brat learns her lesson. Once you get her, you can use her as a hostage. Isn’t that perfect?”

Regina was as smooth–tongued as ever. She was cunning, manipulative, and knew exactly how to sound pleasing.

Anyone listening might think she was truly looking out for Wade’s best interest.

“Heh, don’t take me for a fool,” Wade sneered, clearly seeing through her act. “You think I don’t know you’re using me?”

“Whether I’m using you or not, we both have the same goal, don’t we?”

This time, Regina dropped the pretense and spoke directly.

“Don’t forget. Both that brat and Jeremy have something they want.

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“If we can take care of them together, it’ll be a major achievement. And that’ll mean even more benefits for you, won’t it?”

If they pulled this off. I’d get major credit in the organization. And if Jeremy fell, then everything belonging to the Currans would go straight to him.

I’m helping him, pushing him forward, and he had the nerve to snap at me?

Ungrateful fool.

“Watch what you say. Someone could be listening,” Wade warned sharply, his expression darkening the instant she mentioned that forbidden topic.

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“Ms. Gianna really is the Nygard Group’s lucky star! Ever since she came back, everything’s been turning around.”

“Exactly! The moment she arrived, she helped the company solve a major crisis.”

“Ms. Gianna should’ve come to help ages ago–unlike certain people who walk in all high and mighty but don’t accomplish a thing.”

Those bootlickers didn’t just flatter Gianna; they even used the chance to belittle Amelia.

Fortunately, not many joined in, or else the shareholders wouldn’t have been the only ones to put them in their place. Amelia’s fans alone would’ve torn them apart online.

Some of her most devoted fans had already caught wind of the news that Amelia was returning to work at the Nygard Group.

Their beloved idol going back to the family business meant she’d likely have less time on the big screen.

Such a drastic career shift made them anxious and worried.

They feared their favorite star would gradually fade from the entertainment industry. First, splitting her time between the front and the back of the stage, and eventually disappearing from the spotlight altogether.

But Amelia’s fans were mostly educated and classy.

Even though they were uneasy and restless, they didn’t go around shouting about it or saying dumb things in public.

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