Chapter 495

“Edgar, you’ve truly disappointed me today.” Declan’s voice was heavy with what seemed like regret, but Edgar knew better. This was no mere disappointment; it was a severing of ties.

“Declan, I have more pressing matters to attend to. I suggest you focus on the matter of Shelia and Juan,” Edgar retorted before turning to leave. Chace scurried after him.

“Sir, are we just leaving like this?”

“Or what? This is ridiculous.”

“But sir, even though Miss Blair fainted, we could still push for a DNA test. Once Declan finds out…”

“Don’t you get it? Declan knows Shelia isn’t his daughter and refuses to acknowledge the real Jade.”

“What?”

Edgar grunted. “This old fox is much shrewder than I thought. In public, he would never acknowledge a daughter who went to prison for prostitution.”

Chace was astounded, not expecting Declan, who had been desperate to find Jade, to be unmoved by her suffering over the years. Edgar had regarded Declan as an easy mark, but a veteran CEO like Declan was no fool. When family ties clashed with interests, he could cut his losses and walk away, especially when Edgar was just an outsider trying to pull strings.

This time, however, Declan had been outmaneuvered by Juan. Not only had Juan not announced his engagement to Shelia, but he’d also chosen to remarry Debra. With Shelia’s situation and Jade’s sudden appearance, Declan’s relationship with Edgar had irrevocably soured. Declan had cut ties with Edgar, but he hadn’t gained Juan’s support.

“Find out what’s going on between Juan and Debra. Why did they reconcile so suddenly? There must be more to this story,” Edgar said.

“Yes, sir.”

“Hold on.”

“Anything else, sir?”

“Take good care of Jade. She is still useful.”

“But Declan has no intention of acknowledging her. How could she be of any use?”

“Blood is thicker than water. She may prove useful in the future.”

“Understood.”

Edgar cast one last glance back at the grand estate, his eyes narrowing. “Juan, you’ve really surprised me, but this is not over.”

Inside the mansion, Declan led Shelia upstairs to find Juan. Debra excused herself. “I’ll leave you to your affairs. I’ll be downstairs.”

“Okay.”

As soon as Debra went downstairs, Michael and Oscar rushed up. Michael’s eyes were wide with concern. “What’s going on? How did you reconcile with Juan? Weren’t you…”

Debra waved a dismissive hand. “It’s all a show.”

Michael let out a sigh of relief. “So, you agreed to this?”

“Yeah. We’ve signed the papers,” Debra replied.

“Juan agreed to the divorce?” Michael was surprised.