Janice had enjoyed spending time with Sasha and did not treat her like an outsider. She questioned Sasha worriedly, like a family member.
Sasha led her in.
“It’s Sebastian’s idea. Besides, our home is in Avenport. My father, uncle and the rest are there. There are many people in the Hayes family waiting for him too.”
“But…”
Although Janice was still unwilling to let Sasha go, she could not say anything more.
Half an hour ago, Sasha had taken out the Jadesons’ ledger that she had compiled from her room. When she passed it to Janice, she reassured her, “Don’t worry. I’ve already listed out the income and expenses in Oceanic Estate. You just have to follow them.”
“But…” Janice looked at the new ledgers; a look of unease and fear appeared on her face. “Will… Will they listen to me?”
They? Is she talking about those in The Ataraxy?
Smiling, Sasha consoled her, “Of course! Old Mr. Jadeson appointed you personally and I’ve already set the framework for you. No one will dare to disobey you.”
“But—”
“It’s fine, Aunt Janice. I’ve already laid out the foundation. Now, it’s up to you how you’d like to proceed from here.”
A young girl, who was so much younger than Janice, was telling her that while holding the ledgers.
Janice suddenly froze, paralyzed to the spot.
A chill ran down her spine as if she had just been plunged into an icy lake. Her mind went blank and her cheeks turned ghastly pale.
I… I actually…
“Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone. Gossamer Creek has been oppressed for such a long time. Days must’ve been tough for all of you. I understand your desire to take this step and fight on behalf of your branch family.”
Still silent, Janice stared at Sasha with wide eyes, looking as timid as a cornered prey.
Sasha placed the ledger on the table, turned around, and left.
After hearing what Sasha said, Janice trembled even more.
She had never expected such a young girl to notice her intentions, which she had tried her best to conceal.
All these years, not even Jonathan could discover her motivations. He thought that she was spending so much effort taking care of him only because she wanted to secure more resources for her son, Kingston.
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