Ever since Charles’ death, Tiffany had been detained and didn’t return home. Hence, Jocelyn was always alone at home.
When the rest of the Jadesons heard her, no one dared to comment.
Only Connor, who failed in his mission the last time, felt self-conscious about it. Feeling upset, he retorted, “The last time was an accident.”
“How can it be an accident? Obviously, the men you sent were incompetent. How can four men fail to assassinate a cripple? And yet, you still have the cheek to come up with an excuse?”
Jocelyn admonished him the moment she heard his protests.
Connor’s expression darkened. “If you’re so smart, why don’t you do it? Even Charles and Tiffany couldn’t kill him. So, why don’t you go ahead and try? Go on, be my guest!”
His words stung Jocelyn.
When Candice heard their exchange, she put a stop to it. “That’s enough! At such a crucial time, how is arguing going to solve anything?”
After being berated, both of them stopped arguing.
Over the last two days, the mood at Jade Court was somber. From Charles’ death to the failed assassination in the hospital, the entire household was mired in sorrow.
Now that Sebastian was discharged and brought home by Jonathan, their chances of plotting something new had significantly been reduced.
“I heard that the lunatic won’t be brought back to Heron Hill.” Suddenly, someone interjected out of nowhere.
Not Heron Hill?
Everyone raised their gaze at the one that spoke. It was as if they were given a sliver of hope.
“Where did you hear that from? If he isn’t going to Heron Hill, where is being sent then?”
“I… I heard it from Stephen. He said that Dad felt it inappropriate to take the lunatic there considering his mental condition. Hence, he will be brought to Oceanic Estate for the time being,” Colton carefully replied with a shrug of his shoulders.
Just as he spoke, everyone gasped.
Oceanic Estate?
That b*stard! How did he get to go to there?
Everyone was both shocked and angered. Fill with jealousy, all of them felt the urge to tear him apart.
The Oceanic Estate was a residence gifted to Jonathan by the White House. After the war where Jonathan had distinguished himself, the White House had given him a mansion as his reward. Previously, the seaside mansion was used to entertain foreign dignitaries, and it was called Oceanic Estate.
Given that it was a present from the nation, the mansion was both glorious and extravagantly furnished.
All this while, none of the Jadesons were allowed to stay there. Even Jonathan’s own son, Stephen had to live outside.
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