Chapter 292

Meanwhile, in Park Place, Swiston.

“What? Joshua Hummer is dead, and his entire family was massacred? They even burned Hummer Villa to the ground?” Jessica, who had been relaxing a moment ago, sobered at her guard’s report.

The Hummer family was well known as the top family in Swinton. While it couldn't rival the Harmon family, it was still a force to be reckoned with, especially with Boulderthorn's support. So who could be powerful enough to destroy them?

“Do you know who did it?” Jessica pressed.

“The fire burned almost everything. It’ll be difficult to trace the source,” the guard shook his head.

“We’ll be in trouble if we can’t find the culprit!” Jessica frowned, pondering. Under normal circumstances, she would be overjoyed to learn the Hummer family was gone. However, most people knew of the conflict between the Hummer family and her daughter, making Natasha the prime suspect. Jessica feared that if Boulderthorn investigated, the situation would become much more complicated.

Just then, Natasha entered the room in silk pajamas. “What’s wrong?”

Jessica summarized: “Joshua Hummer is dead, and the entire Hummer family was destroyed; Edwin Hummer is still missing!”

Natasha stretched lazily. “I already knew that. Nothing to be surprised about.”

“Huh? When did you find out?” Jessica asked, astonished.

“Dustin called me last night,” Natasha replied calmly.

“Last night?” Jessica froze, then understanding dawned. “Are you saying he did it?”

Natasha nodded. “Yep.”

Jessica snapped, “Is he crazy? How could he kill Joshua Hummer? Doesn’t he know Joshua’s mentor is Clement Lincoln? Isn’t he worried about Boulderthorn’s retaliation?”

Natasha countered, “The Hummer family and I are already enemies, so I don’t think Dustin did anything wrong.” She’d been prepared to fight them after Dustin’s arrest by the military. His safe return was a relief.

Jessica frowned. “He did nothing wrong? Natasha, do you have any idea what you’re saying? Even your father has to be careful around Lincoln! If Lincoln seeks revenge, Dustin won’t be the only one to die. You’ll be dragged down too!”

Boulderthorn was one of the strongest guilds in Balerno. The Harmon family couldn’t stand against them, much less their guildmaster, who commanded over ten thousand men. Without military aid, no one could stop these martial artists.

Chapter 292 (continued)

“Boulderthorn may be powerful, but they are not above the law. They won’t be able to do as they please. Besides, did you really think the Hummer family would let us go if Dustin hadn’t killed Joshua? Since we’re inevitably enemies, the best option was to strike first!” Natasha explained calmly, having already considered this.

Jessica warned, “I don’t care. Dustin is in big trouble this time. If you don’t want to drag our family into this mess, you better cut all ties with him right now!”

Natasha snorted. “That’s your plan? Cutting ties with him? You shouldn’t forget that Dustin offended the Hummer family for me. Are you telling me to abandon him now?”

Jessica responded scornfully, “Why not? Everyone has their value. Once they’re no longer useful, they should be discarded. You should always focus on the bigger picture.”

Natasha sneered, turning to leave. “How could you say something like that? You haven’t changed, have you? You’re still so disgusting!”

Jessica fumed. “You—”