NovelAppChapter 552 Pearl, with Dorothy in tow, made her way to the address Kane had provided.
It was an old suburban neighborhood, with a high occupancy rate. If Lucius decided to csnooping around with his men, they'd stick out like a sore thumb.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs they got out of the car, Dorothy wrinkled her nose in disdain, "He lives here?" To these kids, born with a silver spoon and raised in the luxury of the Myers Estate, such a neighborhood was hardly impressive.
Pearl felt a pang of disappointment at first, but hearing Dorothy's comment, she sighed, "We're in a tight spot. It's for your safety. With Gregory hot on our trail, this is the safest bet we have." "Oh." Dorothy simply nodded, unimpressed, and followed Pearl inside.
Kane had his men briefed, and after confirming their identities, they were let in.
The house, having been uninhabited for a long time, smelled musty. Dorothy covered her nose, but then her gaze landed on a middle-aged man who stood up from the couch, excitement visible in his eyes.
"Pearl! This... this must be Dorothy, right?" Seeing him, tears unexpectedly welled up in Pearl's eyes. She turned away to wipe them off, then looked at Kane and nodded, her voice filled with emotion. "Yes, this is Dorothy." Then she hesitated, as if wanting to say more, she turned to Dorothy and said, "Dorothy, this is the person I've mentioned before, he... he is..." "Mom!" Dorothy interrupted impatiently, "Let's just get to the point, no need for lengthy introductions." She had no interest in these people. To her, they were just means to an end.
Kane's expression froze for a moment, then with an uncharacteristically good temper, he said, "Right, right, Dorothy is correct. We can skip the introductions." "My nis Dorothy, but you might as well callMs. Myers." Dorothy spoke coldly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPearl reached out to gently tug at her arm, about to say something but Kane, controlling his emotions, changed the subject, "Ms. Myers is right Let's focus on the matter at hand." Seeing this, Pearl gave up on her original intention and said, "I'm here for the antidote. Jane called me, agreeing to sign the waiver for the inheritance." Kane was surprised. "So soon?" Such a decision wasn't easy for most people.
After all, what was being given up was an inheritance worth billions.
Pearl nodded, "Yes, I didn't expect her to agree so easily. You have the antidote, right?" "It was with me, but now..."
If he had known, he wouldn't have given the antidote to Mark. With his current influence, securing the Myers fortune would mean he wouldn't have to bow to Mark anymore!
Pearl knew about his collaboration with Mark, and her expression turned grave upon hearing this, "Did Mark E take it?" Kane nodded, "Yes." "Slap-"
Pearl's hand flew out, striking face Dorothy across the face, something she had never done before. "How dare you speak like that?!" X
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