Jonathan drives to the office, his mind still preoccupied with Via's condition. Despite the doctor’s assurance that Via was eventually out of danger, Jonathan still couldn’t help but worry about her.The head injury she had sustained from the fall of the ballroom light at the restaurant was still a mystery to him. If not for the text he had received after the incident happened, he would have sued the restaurant. But then, after receiving the text, he knew it was not the fault of the restaurant’s management, and that someone had done it deliberately.As he hurried to the office, his phone rang. It was Bernard, informing him about the reporters seeking an interview regarding the recent news. Bernard had left him earlier to attend to some of the pressing matters in the office, assuring Jonathan that he would stand by him no matter what it’ll cost."I'm on my way," Jonathan replied, his tone composed but with a hint of concern.As he navigated through the busy streets, his thoughts raced.

CHAPTER 43Patricia sat in her room, her voice hushed as she spoke into the phone. The tension in her shoulders was palpable as she listened intently to the voice on the other end. Her words were barely audible, and her expression was a mix of concern and apprehension.Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Elina's voice cut through the room. “Mum, are you in here? I've been looking for you everywhere."Startled, Patricia quickly ended the call and turned to face Elina, her eyes wide with nervousness. "Elina, I didn't hear you come in. What's wrong?"Elina stepped further into the room, her brow furrowed with worry. "I heard you talking on the phone, and you seemed... troubled. Is everything okay?"Patricia forced a smile, trying to appear composed despite the unease that gnawed at her. "Oh, it's nothing, just a work call. You know how it is. Is there a problem?"Elina sat across from her mother, her eyes filled with concern as she relayed the events of the previous day. "Mom, you won't

"Nicholas owns what again? How could this happen? What do you mean Elina? Why's he in possession of your all father's property that aren’t part of the properties limited to Skytop?” Patricia's voice had rose in panic, her tone laced with disbelief after she got to learn that the properties which Elina were talking about were not just those limited to the Skytop but everything that belonged to the Jacksons.Elina had reached out to touch her mother's hand, trying to calm her. "Mom, I told you he went to apologize to Jonathan yesterday, didn’t I? This was also part of what he was fighting for Mum. But we need to stay calm and figure this out together. Nicholas will be here tonight, and we can talk to him then."Patricia's panic had turned into anger as she stood up abruptly, her voice now filled with determination. "No, you need to bring him here right now. I need to speak with him immediately."Elina hesitated, unsure of how to handle her mother's sudden urgency. "But Mom, let's wait u

Jonathan looked at Jacob, his eyes wide with disbelief. "How... how are you alive?" he stammered, unable to comprehend what he was seeing.Jacob smirked, avoiding the question entirely. "Well, well, well, look who we have here," he said, his voice dripping with a mix of amusement and triumph. “You've finally found me, Jonathan."Jonathan's heart raced as he tried to process Jacob's words. "Found you? What are you talking about?" he asked, his voice filled with a mixture of confusion and apprehension.“Yes you have, you found a dead man.” Jacob said, a grin across his face. Jacob's gaze hardened, and he took a step closer to Jonathan. "You think you can just come out of nowhere, take everything I have labored for all my years?" he spat, his voice laced with bitterness. "I'm the mystery man, Jonathan. I am the one behind everything that has befallen you, behind Via's gunshot, the rumors surrounding the Hazel Empire, and those cryptic messages you’ve been receiving."Jonathan's eyes wid

Jonathan parked his car in front of his house, his mind still preoccupied with the IAS and the secrets that seemed to be buried beyond his reach. The weight of his father’s mysterious death, the hidden agendas surrounding Hazel Empire, and the silent war waged in the shadows gnawed at him. He knew he was on the verge of something huge, but at what cost?As he stepped inside, an unusual sight greeted him—his cousins, Ryan and Peter, sat in the living room, deep in conversation with a man he had never seen before. The air was thick with tension, and every instinct in Jonathan's body screamed that something was off.His eyes locked onto the stranger, who leaned back on the couch with an air of practiced ease, sipping what appeared to be whiskey from an expensive-looking glass.“Hey, guys. What's going on here?” Jonathan asked, his gaze shifting between his cousins and the man who had made himself at home in their house.Ryan barely spared him a glance, his expression unreadable, while Pe