Chapter 276


    ra’s eyes widened in disbelief.


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    Was Jacob seriously pulling a fast one right in front of everyone?


    It was clear as day that Helen had made a beeline for Garrick! And he called that poor eyesight?


    ra had never encountered a supposedly visually impaired elderly person who could point out a loose


    thread on her embroidered blouse first thing in the morning. She even noticed a piece of fried chicken


    that had been double–dipped in sauce, and then went on a tirade, dragging the entire Pock family


    through the mud.


    Jacob, with all sincerity, said, “Garrick, this is like a storm in a teacup. Let me cover all your expenses


    at our resort as an apology.”


    Garrick, looking slightly recovered, barely opening his eyes to look at Jacob.


    “So, you’re saying your mom’s got bad eyesight?”


    “It’s not just bad eyesight; my mom… she’s blind!” Jacob pinched himself hard, managing to squeeze


    out a few tears.


    Garrick was taken aback. They were all from the same social circle – how had he never heard anything


    about Helen going blind?


    Garrick frowned, straightening up. “When did this happen?”


    “My mom’s been in a nursing home for the past few years because of her declining eyesight. She didn’t


    want toe back and make us sad…”


    ra lowered her head, covering her mouth to stifle augh and biting her tongue in the process.


    From Garrick’s perspective, it looked like she was sobbing, her shoulders shaking.


    He was somewhat convinced but still dubious. After all, someone had kicked him squarely in the back,


    and that aim didn’t seem like it came from poor eyesight.


    “Fine, if her eyesight is poor, she probably shouldn’t be fishing. Let’s consider the matter closed.”


    “Ah, Garrick, always the bigger man! I’ll make sure my mom apologizes to you!”


    “No need, she’s old. Let her rest up. You can leave now. I need some time to rx.”


    After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Jacob and ra left the room.


    After closing the door, ra turned around and embraced Noe as she approached, burying her head


    in Noe’s shoulder andughing uncontrobly.


    She just realized how adept Jacob was at spinning tales!


    Jacob, dead serious, replied, “Leading a research institute requires bending the truth now and then.


    You’ll get the hang of it too.” ra, face flushed withughter, said, “What if Garrick finds out Grandma


    isn’t actually blind?”


    Jacob shrugged nonchntly. “Dr. Calvin is a miracle worker. Since returning home, with you and


    Noe by your grandma’s side, her spirits have been lifted, and she can see again. A medical marvel,


    right?”


    Besides, it’s not likely Garrick and Helen would cross paths again. Even if Garrick did find out Helen


    intentionally kicked him, he’d have


    nowhere to start.


    Jacob seemed quite used to this kind of talk.


    ra raised an eyebrow. “You know, I’m starting to find you less annoying!”


    She always found Jacob’s calm andposed demeanor off–putting, feeling like she couldn’t rte to


    him at all.


    To her surprise, Jacob cracked a smile!


    Noe hadn’t expected Jacob to have such a yful side.


    A voice of surprise came from the next room.


    “Noe, is that you?”


    Briony Lambert stood at the doorway in her simple white dress, now faded from washing. It was the


    same dress she wore the day Noe left the Lambert family. She appeared somewhat ufortable


    as she gazed at Noe, who seemed to shine like a star among


    them.


    Noe, draped in an oversized cardigan over a snug dress, looked every bit the part of an exquisite


    doll. Her demeanor was queenly and aloof, a stark contrast to Briony’s appearance.


    Briony had managed to persuade Luther to bring her to the Pock family estate, a preferred spot for


    Larson’s business dealings. Seeing the radiant Noe and the tall, refined man by her side, Briony felt


    a twinge of envy.


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    Thest time she was at the Pock Manor, she had also seen this man, always by Noe’s side.


    A quick search revealed that this man was none other than the head of the Pock Group, a billionaire


    with a global business empire. His wealth was beyond measure, and hismanding presence and


    handsome features could make any woman swoon.


    Seeing him, Briony’s heart skipped a beat!


    Larson had been scheming to wrest control of the Pock family’s assets from Palmer.


    Why did Noe get to be with such a man? First Beckett, now the CEO of the Pock Group. How did


    Noe get so lucky? She must have used some underhanded tactics.


    As Briony’s thoughts twisted in jealousy, she stepped forward. “Noe, are you working as a cleaner


    here? If you’re struggling, you can tell me. There’s no need to have visited the OB–GYN before…”


    If Palmer found out about Noe’s scandalous personal life, he would surely leave her!


    Before she could finish, Yvonne Gruber emerged, her gaze locking onto Palmer, her eyes lighting up


    with hope.


    “Mr. Pock, please, you have to help me. I don’t want to go to jail.”


    ra frowned at the unfolding drama.


    “Yvonne, still strutting around? Have you be so down and out that you’re sharing a room with


    others now? Or is there some secret hobby you’re not telling us about?”


    ra’s eyesnded on Briony, who wasying it on thick. “Maybe you should treat yourself to


    something decent for once. This… here’s to your sess.”


    It was a tant insult!


    Tears welled up in Yvonne’s eyes. “ra, why would you say such a thing? I had nothing to do with the


    incident involving Stirling; I swear I was framed! It must be that country bumpkin. It’s all because Noe


    is jealous of me!”


    Noe raised an eyebrow in disdain. “What’s there for me to be jealous of? Your knack for bullying at


    school, or buying dirt to harm the Schnabel family? And the stunt you pulled with Beckett’s girlfriend?


    He knows all about it, so you better watch yourself.”


    Yvonne started to panic!


    How could that country bumpkin know about those old stories?


    Back then, Yvonne had truly wanted to marry Beckett as soon as she came of age, aiming to smoothly


    inherit the Schnabel family fortune. However, Beckett had never given her a second nce.


    “I… I only had Beckett’s best interests at heart. That woman was only after his money! I didn’t mean


    any harm!”


    Noe sneered, “Oh, so it’s not about the money for you? But what you want is the entire Schnabel


    family fortune, isn’t it?”


    Yvonne’s gaze shifted, betraying her true intentions. Gritting her teeth, she turned to Palmer. “Mr.


    Pock, I have something very important to tell you- something that will make you regret your


    engagement to Noe. My grandma told me, and it’s the absolute truth! You have to believe me!”


    Palmer gave her a brief nce and nodded. “I see. But I’m not interested in listening to barking dogs.


    Now, if you’d kindly leave!”