Chapter 1172 Patiently Persuading


    Libby sat on the couch with a grimace, feeling uneasy. Meanwhile, Casper strolled back to his desk and calmly waited for her response.


    Although he was waiting, Casper didn''t give Libby too much time. Less than ten minutester, he stood up again and stared at her from afar. "Have you thought it over?"


    Libby looked at him nkly. Did she have any other choice?


    As the day of the final showdown approached, even Arthur had to be cautious and keep in touch with Jack and other subordinates who were involved in the operation. Even Juliana called Lucia to remind her to be careful. Kane had gone upstairs a few times without anything important just to see Lucia.


    "Kane... I just hung up with Juliana," Lucia said helplessly as sheughed bitterly at how well this couple understood each other.


    "Ie up and see," Kane said for the fourth time now without hiding his intentions as he sat down on the couch directly across from Lucia. That night after their party, he exined Arthur''s concerns about Jacob on their way home; no wonder she was worried too.


    "Tomorrow is a big day for all of us. Why are you all focusing your attention on me?" Lucia got up and asked helplessly as she came over to sit across from Kane.


    Kane looked at Lucia with mixed emotions. There were things that he wanted to say but knew they would distract her if spoken aloud so he felt conflicted.


    "If everything goes ording to n tomorrow," Kane said seriously while clenching his fists tightly, "Jacob will be caught, and we will finally settle all our past grievances."


    "Mm-hmm." A slight movement of eyebrows showed that Lucia agreed lightly but she didn''t look back into Kane''s eyes when responding.


    "I know you had feelings for him back then," Kane hesitated for a moment, but then thought it was best to be honest, "As we approach this critical moment, don''t let past emotions cloud your judgment." "Do you think I would still show mercy to him?" Lucia couldn''t help butugh at Kane''s words, finding them amusing.


    "No, that''s not what I meant," Kane shook his head, "It''s just that your hatred for him is different from others. I''m afraid you might not be able to resist confronting him, trying to rify things. If he turns the tables on you, it will put us, and especially Arthur, in a difficult position."


    Lucia''s smile gradually faded away as her eyes became heavy with emotion - burning like an intermittent me.


    Kane knew exactly what was going through her mind - far too well...


    "Lucia, nothing in the past matters, especially since that was just Jacob''s disguise. You don''t need to worry about why he did what he did," Kane spoke each word carefully, hoping she would listen to him. "What about Poppy?" Lucia suddenly brought up Poppy without any context.


    Kane was taken aback.


    "Do you also want to know why he had to put Poppy in harm''s way... how could he be so heartless?" Lucia continued.


    Kane couldn''t argue with her. Indeed, those were the questions that weighed heavily on his mind as well when it came to Jacob.


    Kane remained silent and Lucia understood what he meant. She lowered her gaze and said with a bitter smile, "You understand this better than Arthur because you''ve been through simr experiences before. Those memories are etched into our bones and you know the pain of needing answers no matter what."


    "But Arthur is worried about you..." Kane frowned as he spoke. In his understanding of that man who always stood tall and confident, every time Arthur frowned, it was for Lucia''s sake.


    "I know," Lucia''s voice was very low.


    "I understand where you''reing from but I don''t want to see Arthur suffer again so promise me this: no matter how you feel towards Jacob, don''t joke around with your own safety! When Spencer kidnapped youst time, Arthur was devastated. Who knows what kind of state he''ll be in if it happens again?" Seeing that Lucia showed no signs of changing her mind, Kane could only retreat for now.


    Listening to Kane''s words, Lucia couldn''t help but nce at her desk. After a while, she nodded slowly, but didn''t express a clear stance.


    Kane sighed inwardly, feeling worried, and left Lucia''s office after another reminder.


    Once Kane left, the office became unusually quiet. Lucia sat on the sofa, lost in thought for a long time. Eventually, she slowly stood up and walked to her desk, pulling open a drawer. Inside the drawer were the cards Casper had given her, and two of them were face-up, with poetic verses clearly visible.


    Lucia stared at them, lost in contemtion. After a long time, she slowly closed the drawer, and a soft sigh escaped her lips as she did.


    "Sorry..."


    In the evening, Casper was still having dinner at home. Laughter and conversation filled the table, but Miles remained indifferent. Even Libby, who usually chimed in a few times, fell silent.


    The more Libby withdrew, the more Casperughed heartily. After dinner, instead of leaving like he usually did, he invited Libby to watch TV with him in the living room. Miles didn''t want to join them and left after only a few minutes.


    As soon as Miles was gone, Casper immediately embraced Libby''s shoulder affectionately while staring at the TV screen with a smile on his face. But his voice was cold,N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    "Mom, don''t act so unnatural. If Dad finds out about us, I won''t show any mercy."


    Libby held her breath and remained silent while stiffening up.


    "I''m going to prepare now," Casper continued sternly. "You can trust me that I won''t touch your husband but you have to keep our agreement too. Don''t leave any trace behind or you know what will happen if I detect anything suspicious tomorrow."


    "I understand!" Libby suddenly turned her head around and red at Casper through gritted teeth.


    "Good," said Casper with a smirk before releasing her shoulder and walking towards Miles'' room to say goodbye, "Dad, I need to prepare for tomorrow''s shareholder meeting so I''m heading back now. Don''t forget about it tomorrow."


    "Mm-hmm," came Miles'' deep voice from inside the room.


    Casper didn''t pay much attention and returned back into the living room where he saw that Libby was still sitting on the couch looking just as tense as before.


    "Don''t forget our agreement," he reminded her again before leaving confidently with his entourage of people behind him.


    Only after they had left did Milese out of his room and notice his wife''s strange demeanor right away.