Chapter 477

“But if we do that, what we’ve been doing might not stay hidden,” Chace reasoned. They all knew Sheila wasn’t truly Declan’s daughter. If Declan learned the truth, all their efforts would be wasted. Edgar understood the risks but wasn’t about to let Juan emerge victorious.

“There’s always a backup plan.”

“You mean…”

“Go get the car. We’re going to see Declan.”

“Understood.”

Upon arriving at the Blair family residence, the security guard immediately recognized Edgar’s vehicle and hurried to greet them.

“Mr. Odom, bad timing. Mr. Blair isn’t home today.”

Edgar rolled down the window from the back seat. “Where did he go?”

The guard hesitated. “Uh, we’re not sure.”

“What about Miss Blair?”

“She went out with Mr. Blair and hasn’t returned yet.”

The guard’s expression spoke volumes.

Edgar noticed the lights on in the house. Sheila and Declan were seated in the living room, with Juan. They appeared to be enjoying each other’s company like a family. Edgar sneered, knowing Declan was driven by self-interest. Declan had claimed he would fall out with the Nichols family, but he lacked the resolve to follow through. Now that Juan wanted to marry Sheila, Declan was fawning over him.

“Let’s go.”

“Yes, sir.”

On their way back, Chace couldn’t help but express his frustration. “Mr. Blair is truly excessive. You’ve done so much for the Blair family and have had ample means to find Jade over the years, yet he forgets about you once he has the Nichols family’s support.”

“Such is human nature.”

“But without his support, we…”

“Enough of this.”

Edgar rubbed his temples, surprised Juan had gone to such lengths for Debra.

“What’s the current situation with Jade?”

“Miss Blair is being well cared for at a villa in the suburbs. She’s quite obedient, unlike Sheila.”

“Good. Go fetch her.”

“Now?” Chace glanced at the darkening sky. “It’s getting dark.”

“Now!”

“Yes, sir.”

Across town at Debra’s apartment, Randy had ordered a table full of food. Erica couldn’t help but glance at Debra, who was quietly eating and continuously scrolling through the financial news, seemingly indifferent to Juan and Sheila’s situation.

“Where is Marion? When’s he coming back?” Erica asked, breaking the silence.

Randy was puzzled. “He should have returned by now, since I told him everything that happened. I’ll call him again.”

He dialed Marion’s number, but the call couldn’t be connected.

“What the hell? Is Marion in the middle of something?”