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Chapter 456
Sarah was clueless, but Phillip mentioned, "Curtis took her."
Maddox didn't push any further.
Curtis had everything prepared well in advance, whisking Jennifer off to his place to shelter from the storm, ensuring she wouldn't get caught in the turmoil outside.
His son was proving more capable by the day, having managed to locate Hanley with an army of resources and quietly extraditing him home without anyone noticing.
He was considerate, at least, waiting until the dust settled after the funeral before kicking off a storm of his own.
Step by step, Curtis cornered Maddox, leveraging the media to drum up public pressure while arresting Hanley as a suspect. His goal was clear, forcing Maddox into revealing the truth about the past and making Hanley confess his crimes.
"Look what your dear brother has done," Maddox said with irritation and admiration. "He's using every trick in the book against me."
"He still left you some wiggle room."
Indeed, Curtis could have effortlessly gone public with the murderer's identity and exposed the Richardson family's scandalous cover-up, pinning Vector Vista to the wall of shame for protecting a criminal. But Curtis held back.
He laid siege but left Maddox one final chance to open the gates and surrender.
Phillip said, "At this point, the damage to VectorVista is inevitable. Rather than trying to silence the whispers with half-measures, it's better to confront our past mistakes and give Anne the justice she
deserves. Maddox snorted ambiguously, "No matter how cunning he thinks he is, I'm still his father. In Stonebridge, I'm the one who calls the shots."
Curtis had promised Jennifer a big surprise, arranging for her to Leanne's Castle.
Upon arrival, she indeed received a huge surprise, along with a shocking piece of news.
The scene of Maddox's car being ambushed had hit the news, causing Jennifer some worry, though Curtis insisted she stay put.
"Just stay here and relax," he said, not looking up from his copy of "What to Expect When You're Expecting." "This is my dad's battle, not yours."
Jennifer sighed in resignation. "He's your dad. Are you trying to push him over the edge?"
Curtis smirked slightly. "He won't break that easily. He's not that fragile."
"Why can't you two sit down and talk it through rather than fighting to the death? Your dad doesn't respond well to pressure. If you push him too hard, he might not cooperate.
"I've left him enough dignity to make his choice," Curtis replied. "You don't need to worry about this. Just enjoy your time and take care of your little granddaughter."
Jennifer, too, was a complete victim in the past events.
Hanley had thrown the Richardson. family and VectorVista into turmoil, leading to Charles' sudden death and Mary's illness. While Jennifer managed the funeral and supported her chaotic family, she also faced immense pressure, ultimately losing her long-awaited daughter due to the stress. Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
Curtis' words hit a sensitive nerve.
"Forget it. I won't interfere anymore. Do what you must, but don't go too far. Keeping Leanne safe and healthy during her pregnancy is the most important thing. If anything happens to her, I'll never forgive you."
When Leanne emerged from the study, Jennifer abruptly stopped talking.
"Been reading for too long? Your eyes must be tired. Come take a break."
Curtis put down the book, noticing her eyes scavenging the coffee table, and asked, "Hungry again?"
Leanne's search paused, feeling a bit sensitive. "Why did you have to say 'again'?"
Her early pregnancy was a
challenge, with severe morning
sickness making it hard to keep food
down. But recently, her appetite had
surged, catching up to Joy's five meals a day.
Curtis smoothly offered, "You barely ate at lunch, so I thought you might be starving. Laura cooked up some tomato soup.. How about I get you some?" Easily appeased, Leanne nodded. "I'd also like some pancakes."