Chapter 266



Jake sighed. “Don’t bother with the so-called transparency of the situation. Dean never planned to let you speak,” he stated bluntly.

Shirley furrowed her brow. “What are you implying?”

Ignoring her question, Jake turned around and walked out of her ward.

Dean lingered outside, and upon the door opening, he lunged forward, gripping Jake’s collar.

Jake’s superior height rendered Dean’s attempt at intimidation comical.

Dean’s eyes narrowed menacingly. “What did you say to our mom? Any bullshit, and you’re dead!” he growled.

Jake smirked. “Looks like you and Shirley don’t trust each other much.”

Hearing Jake address their mom by her name without a hint of respect made Dean relax a bit. It looked like Shirley still had it out for Jake.

It made sense, though. Dean had meticulously set up Shirley’s car “accident,” making it impossible to uncover the truth.

The evidence Dean presented to Shirley all pointed misleadingly to Jake being the mastermind. Shirley should still be convinced.

Dean released Jake and grinned with smugness. “Jake, are you jealous of me? You think you’ve got it all, but you’re basically a loser. Even our mom doesn’t want you. How pathetic!”

gⱯlnσν𝓮ℓs．c𝗈𝗺, a world of tales Jake was cool as a cucumber. His voice, smooth as silk, dropped a bomb on Dean. “Only losers call others losers. Dean, I don’t want your shits, but you’re obsessed with my belongings.”

Dean’s grin vanished faster than a fart in the wind. He exploded, “Jake, you’re gonna regret this! Mark my words that I’ll bring you down. You’ve milked that CEO position for long enough. It’s my turn!”

With that, Dean stormed into Shirley’s ward.

By the time Jake exited the hospital, he ran into Edgar.

Edgar leaned in and whispered, “Don’t worry, Mr. Reeves. Everything’s taken care of.”

Jake just nodded, a small, secretive smile playing on his lips. “Let’s leave,” he said.

Edgar looked confused as he asked in a low voice, “What? We’re just gonna leave? But they’re going to deal with your mom today and then pin this whole thing on you!”

Jake chuckled dryly, his expression unreadable. “I gave Shirley a choice, but she turned it down. I have my plan. They can’t defeat me.”

As Jake uttered the last sentence, he happened to lock eyes with Stan.

Stan noticed the chill in Jake’s eyes and flashed a provoking smile at Jake.

Jake merely glanced at Stan before averting his gaze.

Jake’s calm demeanor and disregard for him infuriated Stan.

Stan turned to Courtney, his eyes glinting with malice, and said, “Tell Dean to do it tonight. Make it quick.”

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