Chapter 398\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a tense, oppressive silence filled the Lincoln family\u2019s ancestral hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Helena stood before her worthless second son, Jagger, her face a mask of cold fury. The cane in her hand tapped a sharp, rhythmic beat against the polished floor tiles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou useless fool!\u201d she seethed, her voice trembling with rage. \u201cIt was only last year that I paid off your massive debts! And now you\u2019re back at it, throwing away money in some filthy underground\u00a0<\/p>\n
casino!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The tapping grew louder, more frantic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd as if that weren\u2019t enough, you let our mining operations in Myanmar get exposed before we had a chance to divest! Now the family\u2019s business is suffering, and our reputation is in tatters!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She jabbed the cane toward him. \u201cAnd do you know who betrayed you? Your favorite little mistress! What are you good for, besides women and gambling?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jagger knelt on the cold stone floor, his face pale, his body trembling. He couldn\u2019t comprehend how someone had managed to uncover all his dirty secrets. He kept his head bowed, too terrified to speak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, the butler hurried in, his face grim. \u201cMadam, bad news. We\u2019ve just received word from Myanmar. Interpol has issued an arrest warrant for the head of our mining operations.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Helena swayed, nearly losing her balance. She took a deep breath, steadying herself, and glared down at the pathetic figure of her son.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLook at what you\u2019ve done,\u201d she whispered, her voice laced with venom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If they couldn\u2019t contain this, the Lincoln family would suffer a devastating blow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucius, who had been standing silently in the corner, finally spoke. \u201cGrandma, our only choice now is to hand over Uncle Jagger.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jagger looked up in horror. \u201cMy dear nephew, I\u2019m your own uncle! You can\u2019t just throw me to the\u00a0<\/p>\n
wolves\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEnough!\u201d Helena snapped, her patience gone. \u201cThis is your mess! No one can clean it up for you this\u00a0<\/p>\n
time!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMom\u2026 Mom, I was wrong! I\u2019ll never do it again, I promise! Don\u2019t cast me out\u2026\u201d Jagger scrambled forward on his knees, clutching at her legs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Helena kicked him away, her heart aching with a mixture of grief and disgust. \u201cIf I don\u2019t, should the entire Lincoln family pay for your mistakes? You are not worth that price!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She gestured to the butler, who moved to drag Jagger away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once he was gone, Helena composed herself and turned to her grandson. \u201cLucius, what are your thoughts on this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt wasn\u2019t Larissa,\u201d Lucius said, his voice cold. \u201cShe doesn\u2019t have the resources for this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
11:24\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 398\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen it was that cripple from the Palmer family,\u201d Helena agreed. The girl was resourceful, but not this resourceful. She might have bluffed about having dirt on them, but this was a professional strike, backed by the full power of a rival family,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat cripple Haskell dares to use our family to impress a girl!\u201d Helena\u2019s withered hand tightened on her cane, her eyes glinting with murderous intent. \u201cLucius, tell me. How do you plan to repay him for this generous gift?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
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