Even After Death

Alexander was a careful person who didn't ask for much.

His sole wish was to have a peaceful life.

It wasn't that he couldn't bring himself to do as Jacqueline said, but she was basically planning to gamble all their savings for a future.

A loss would mean losing everything! Similar to Jacqueline's story, he struck gold and was able to become the son of a rich family by chance.

He cherished his life dearly.

Even if they decided to back out of the game right now, they had enough money to spend for the rest of their life.

Greed was never rooted in him.

To him, this moment was the peak of his life.

Never once had he ever wished to become rich overnight.

I Jacqueline obviously thought differently from him.

Despite his effort to dissuade her from doing it, she didn't budge an inch.

She became livid instead.

“Alexander Procter, I'm just going to ask this one question—are you going to help me or not?"

"Why would I not help you, Jacqueline? I'm just—"

"Then enough of the nagging! Once I get Fordham Group, there are many benefits for you to enjoy as well."

He sighed.

“Jacqueline, you know that I love you no matter what you are.As long as you want something, even if it's the stars, I'll get it for you." © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

"Think of a way to gather one billion dollars, then.I need it as soon as possible."

She still possessed some long-term assets like properties, companies, and funds.

These assets couldn't be converted into cash that quickly, so she put her hope on Alexander.

The helpless man accepted her request.

After all, he still had a family that loved him.

Asking for one billion dollars from a rich family like his wasn't a difficult thing to do.

At the same time, Avery had been watching the couple's actions the entire time.

Ethan planted a spy, who later reported the situation to Olivia.

"Jacqueline caught the bait.She should be able to gather the money soon."

Olivia wasn't surprised at all.

"Sometimes, being too ambitious can be a bad thing.Jacqueline is too persistent, the typical kind of person to achieve her goals at all costs.Exterminating someone like her would be no different from doing her a favor.Oh, Ethan, I have a favor to ask of you."

"What is it?"

Ethan studied Olivia.

Her eyes shone with determination under the light.

Although she looked the same, the air around her was different from before.

The past Olivia was too meek and receptive like a delicate flower.

However, she became more gentle yet persevering after experiencing so many things.

It was as if nothing could take her down.

Whatever she did would be done in order.

She was so dazzling that it made him fall for her harder.

It had nothing to do with her looks.

It was about her soul that made him love her more than he did.

Olivia said something next to his ear.

"You're suspecting Alexander's identity?" asked Ethan.

“Yes.It's related to your family, so it'll be inconvenient for me to take action."

“I know what to do."

Even though Ethan didn't grow up with the Proter family, they treated him well.

If there was a mole in his family, it was his duty to eliminate it.

Worries sat upon her brows, and he caressed them as though trying to brush the worries away.

"Everything will be fine.Don't worry."

“I'm just regretting it.If I had known my identity sooner, I would've been able to protect Mom no matter what happened.We still haven't detoxified the poison in her..."

He shook his head.

"Brandon loves her a lot.He'll never hurt her.He wants her blind because he simply wants a chance to slay by her side."

“Obsessive love is a cage."

Olivia massaged her temples, tired.

Her parents' love story was more interesting than she thought.

Ethan bent over, resting his forehead against hers.

“Liv, if it's you, I'm willing to do anything too."