Chapter 419


    Under Josephine''s intense scrutiny, Jared couldn''t help but feel exasperated. Sometimes, I genuinely


    can''t understand what''s going through a woman''s mind.


    “I was just curious as to why she isn''t here to keep youpany,” Jared exined.


    “Lizbeth has her work to attend to. She can''t possibly keep mepany every day. She has been


    skipping work for the past few days to stay with me. Have you handled all your matters in


    Summerbank? Why don''t we return to Horington tomorrow? I feel ill at ease leaving my dad alone at


    home,” Josephine said bitterly.


    When Jared heard this, a slight frown graced his forehead. Since he hadn''t umted enough


    money and was yet to get his hands on the medicinal herbs he was reluctant to leave Summerbank so


    soon. Additionally, Jared nned to drop by the Martial Arts Gathering that would be taking ce next


    week.


    “Oh, if you still have things to settle, we can remain here for a few more days. I was simply making a


    suggestion,” Josephine hastily added when she noticed the troubled look that marred Jared''s face.


    Smiling, he voiced, “It''s all right. I can take you back to Horington tomorrow. However, I won’t be


    staying there for long as I still have unfinished business here.”


    After careful consideration, Jared decided that it would be a good idea to send Josephine back to


    Horington. She''ll be much safer there. If she remains in Summerbank, the members of the Crescent


    Sect and the Fergusons mighte looking for trouble.


    Okay.” Josephine nodded in agreement.


    At the break of dawn, Jared contacted Phoenix and transferred all of his money to her. He also pled for


    her help in dying the payment to Herb Pce. After repeated assurances that he would pay up the


    rest soon, Jared hung up the call and prepared to set off.


    When Tommy caught wind of Jared and Josephine''s ns to return to Horington, he quickly drove to


    pick them up.


    “Tommy, there''s no need for you to go back with us. You should look for a reliable person to assist you


    in organizing Temr Regiment.” As Jared was aware of Tommy and Phoenix''s budding rtionship,


    he wanted them to spend more time together.


    When Tommy caught onto Jared''s implication, a faint blush dusted his cheeks. “Mr. Chance, I have


    personal ns to handle some matters regarding Temr Regiment as well. I''ll tag along when you


    return to Summerbank.”


    Jared merely smiled in reply and said nothing more.


    Hence, Tommy drove Jared and Josephine back to Horington.


    It was already evening when they arrived at Horington. Instead of visiting Dragon Bay, Jared and


    Josephine made a beeline for the Sullivan residence.


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    “Dad, we''re back!” Josephine called out excitedly the moment she stepped through the doors.


    William, who''d been sipping tea on the balcony, lit up when he heard his daughter''s greeting.


    “Come on and take a seat.” William waved his hand to signal them toe over.


    Jared set down a bag on the table.


    Inside it was packed with Summerbank''s local specialties. “Mr. Sullivan, I brought you a few gifts from


    Summerbank. Though I''m not sure if they''ll be to your liking.”


    “Haha! Don’t worry; I''ll surely enjoy anything you''ve picked out for me.” William heartily chuckled as he


    poured a cup of tea for Jared.


    While Jared sat opposite William, Josephine sidled close to her father and leaned on his shoulder like a


    little child.


    “Jared, you must have faced quite a myriad of problems in Summerbank, right?” William asked.


    “Well, I have solved them all,” Jared replied with a small grin.


    “Don''t try to shoulder all of the burdens alone. After all, we are a family. Please don''t hesitate to ask us


    for any assistance that you might need,” William advised.


    “Sure.” Jared nodded in affirmation.


    All of a sudden, William reached into his pocket and brought out a bank card. He slid it over to Jared


    and said, “Jared, there''s around five billion in this card. Although it''s not much, please feel free to use it


    as you please. I heard that you''ve been struggling with money recently.”


    William''s offer caught Jared entirely off guard. This five billion was the


    Sullivan family''s entire fortune.


    “Mr. Sullivan, I can''t ept this. You spent your whole life building up the Sullivan family''s industries.


    How could I possibly take your fortune?” Jared assumed that William had sold off all of the Sullivan


    family''s assets.


    “Jared, I overheard your phone call earlier. Knowing that you needed money, I contacted my father.


    Please ept it. Besides, I am the only heir of the Sullivan family. Eventually, I would inherit all of my


    father''s fortunes,” Josephine exined.