Chapter 141
When She Stops Playing Nice
Chapter 141
âThat girl once saved Neilâs life, and he likes her, but I donât think itâs a good idea, especially after she caused a scene at your engagement party. Has she considered you to be a member of the Jackson family? Neil has already repaid her, yet she still brought disgrace to the family! Neil is grateful for saving his life and hasnât held it against her, but she only saved him, not the entire Jackson family. I wonât be as lenient as he is.â Harry said coldly, his face stem.
Ethan didnât expect Harry to be so understanding. He was almost moved to tears, feeling that someone finally understood his troubles. Ethan gritted his teeth. âYouâre right. But Uncle Gabriel and Grandpa are both enchanted by Gina. One day, she might even become my uncleâs wife.â
âif Gina were just a rural woman, there would be immense opposition from within the Jackson family to her joining us. But she has so many hidden identities.â In this way, Gina could be considered a match for the Jackson family.
Harry scoffed, âA match for the Jackson family? At such a young age, she is achieving such success, isnât it suspicious? Who knows what means she used to reach her current position?â
Upon hearing Harryâs words, Ethan suddenly felt like an enlightenment had struck him. âThatâs right, why didnât I doubt how Gina attained such a high financial status? Maybe she slept her way to the top!â Ethan thought viciously, nodding in agreement. âYouâre right. We must thoroughly investigate Ginaâs background. We canât allow such questionable individuals to enter the Jackson family. As a member of the Jackson family, I also bear responsibility for this.â
Harry looked relieved and patted Ethan on the shoulder. âYour awareness is truly a blessing for the Jackson family.â
Suddenly changing his tone, Harry said, âEthan, among the grandchildren of the Jackson Family, I have high hopes for you. It is just that you lack a shining opportunity.â
Ethan felt recognized like never before and was suddenly filled with joy. âYouâre too kind; you flatter me.â Then, with a hint of jealousy, Ethan added, âWith someone as outstanding as Uncle Gabriel around, thereâs hardly any chance for me to shine.â
At seventeen, Gabriel started the Jackson Group with Neilâs savings. Initially, no one had much faith in Gabriel at such a young age. They thought Neil was dabbling in some small business and his most beloved son would probably squander the money he had saved. But Gabriel exceeded everyoneâs expectations, making the Jackson Group a business leader. He led the entire Jackson family to achieve social mobility and immeasurable success, and he was also recognized as a business genius. Although Ethan and Gabriel were of different generations, their ages were relatively close. Ethan had always been compared to Gabriel since he was young as if he were merely a backdrop highlighting Gabrielâs exceptional brilliance.
Harry chuckled meaningfully. âNo matter how outstanding one is, if thereâs no time or opportunity left, there wonât be a chance to continue shining.â
Ethan didnât quite understand Harryâs meaning. He wondered, âWhat does it mean there was no time left? Could he mean that after Gina bewitched Gabriel, he only focused on romance and neglected his career? Oh, it even had a hint of being a weak ruler. But even so, the Jackson Groupâs power remained firmly in Gabrielâs hands.
Harry continued to encourage Ethan. âEthan, donât be so pessimistic. If you work hard, who knows, maybe youâll be in control of the Jackson Group.â
Ethan was taken aback. He hadnât expected Harry to be so supportive, even suggesting something akin to seizing power. He glanced around nervously. afraid that someone might have overheard Harryâs words and that they might reach Gabriel, causing Gabriel to suspect him of harboring rebellious intentions.
âSuch words are not to be spoken lightly. Besides, Uncle Gabriel is still young, and the Jackson Group will undoubtedly be passed down to his children. How could it possibly fall to me?â
âSilly child, as long as you dare to think and act, nothing is impossible.â Harry continued to lead him.
Ethan was momentarily stunned; he pondered, âWhat dare to think and act? If I want to get the Jackson Group, the only way is for Gabriel to die! Oh, wait, If Gabriel dies? Could his implication be to have me kill Gabriel to take his place? How could I darel Ethan shuddered, feeling a chill down his spine. He couldnât quite decipher the intentions behind his words. Was he overthinking it? Perhaps Harry meant for him to work hard and earn Gabrielâs approval.
Chapter 141
In any case, Ethan might dare to kill Gina, but he wouldnât dare to harm Gabriel Ethan cleared his throat nervously, âPlease donât tease me like this.â
Harry chuckled dismissively and didnât say anything further.
Gina returned home and received information from Michael. âGina, the diamond mine auction you mentioned earlier is scheduled for two days from now, Iâve arranged your flights and accommodations,â he said.
Michael was always meticulous, and Gina trusted him completely, âOkay,â she replied.
âGina, regarding the incident where Lucas Harris, also known as Cole Yale, framed you, I have already uncovered the truth. However, when I went to submit the evidence, the police asked me why I was resubmitting evidence that had already been submitted. Thatâs when I found out that Gabriel had already submitted the evidence to the police before me.â
While in the detention center, Gina wasnât worried about being falsely accused successfully. She knew Michael would help her get out of trouble.
âYeah, I know you are not idling around,â Gina said. âThank you for your hard work
Michael chuckled, realizing that he did want Gina to know that he hadnât been idle and that his efforts had been in vain. However, he also felt that Gina
seemed to have found another source of support. He sighed softly. âGina, can ask you one more question? What is your current relationship with
Gabriel?â
âFriends,â Gina replied.
âAre you romantically involved?â Michael asked cautiously.
âNo,â Gina replied.
âOhâ¦
âWhatâs wrong?ââGina asked.
âItâs nothing.â Michael replied
âAlright, Iâll hang up then,â Gina said.
âBy the way, Gina, Iâll accompany you to the diamond mine auction and assist you with the subsequent purchase procedures,â Michael said.
âOkay,â Gina didnât refuse. Michael had been with her for a long time, and she had become accustomed to him assisting her.
âRight,â Michaelâs tone carried a hint of pleasure. He asked again, âGina, when can you return to Orista City?â
âI thought I mentioned that the investigation into the massacre was resolved, didnât I? Why? Are you tired of handling Quaria and want me to return to take over?â Gina joked with Michael, a rare moment of banter between them.
âNo, itâs just that youâve been away for so long: I got a bit worried. Worried that you might disappear like you did a few years ago, suddenly out of reach and untraceable, Michael confessed. In reality, he was apprehensive about Gina staying where Gabriel was.
89%1