Chapter 433


    In the living room, Steven perused the contents of the report dubiously and honed in on the words “not


    biologically rted.”


    In the living room, Steven perused the contents of the report dubiously and honed in on the words “not


    biologically rted.”


    So all this about the swapping of daughters is nothing but a farce?


    Zeke took the DNA test report from his father and took a nce at it before frowning.


    “She''s not a daughter of the Shurmer family?”


    At that, he trained his gaze on Lawrance and inquired solemnly, “Are you sure the information here is


    urate and has not been tampered with?”


    Zeke was exceptionally astute and considered the various possibilities that didn''t even ur to his


    father.


    A look of epiphany instantly shed past Steven''s eyes when he heard that.


    This DNA test was likely to be a stumbling block for Zoey.


    Therefore, it was possible that she''d bribed Lawrance into creating a false report.


    Cold sweat beaded Lawrance''s forehead at Zeke''s forwardness.


    The members of the Shurmer family were indeed not to be trifled with.


    Thankfully he''d not redacted any of the report''s contents. Otherwise, with how sharp the father-son pair


    were, he would have been exposed and sent to prison.


    “O-Of course not! I never altered anything in this report! This concerns the bloodline of the Shurmer


    family. I wouldn''t have dared to do such a thing even if I had nine lives! If you still have doubts, feel free


    to bring the blood tests to Justin to be tested again.”


    It would be in poor taste for Zeke to continue questioning Lawrance''s words.


    After instructing the butler to escort Lawrance out, Zeke said to Steven, “Perhaps this was all a blunder,


    and we should let it rest.”


    Steven nodded. “I suppose so, for now. By the way, when do you intend to be engaged with Shirley?”


    Zeke''s face darkened in the blink of an eye at the mention of that.


    After an extended period of silence, he took his time replying, “Granddad''s death anniversary is in a


    few days. We''ll talk about this after that.”


    Steven snorted. “Fine then. I''ll see what other excuses you cane up with to postpone this


    discussion when the timees.”


    Zeke scratched his head and chuckled. “I would simply be dying the inevitable. Rest assured that I''ll


    marry Shirley. I won''t put you in a tight spot.”


    Yvette opened the door to the study in a private mansion while holding a tray containing a bowl of


    mushroom soup.


    Ever since Shannon was incarcerated, Micah had neither eaten nor drank. He appeared ghastly with


    his bloodshot eyes and haggard mien.


    “Micah, I''ve prepared some mushroom soup. Drink it while it''s still warm.”


    Micah stared at her icily. His prating starended on her and rooted her to a spot within his


    periphery.


    “Were you the one who orchestrated that car ident three years ago? You''d better be frank with me.


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    If I find any evidence against you, not even my debt to your father will save you.”


    Yvette was visibly shaken by his words and her eyes instantly became misty.


    “M-Micah, what are you saying? Why can''t I seem to understand a word? What is this car ident


    about, and what have I got anything to do with it? I''ve been devastated that Shannon was imprisoned


    too and had been trying to contact the elders at the headquarter in hopes that they''ll grant her leniency.


    How could you nder me like that?”


    “Is it?” Micahughed humorlessly. His bloodshot eyes were devoid of warmth.


    “You imed that you''ve contacted the elders at the headquarter to spare Shannon. If that''s the case,


    how did they react to it?”


    “I...”


    “Speak!”


    Yvette pursed her lips and bit the bullet. “I''m sure you''re aware that many of the elders are old friends


    of my father''s. They view me as their daughter. Now that I''m of age, they wish to see me get married to


    someone suitable.”


    The mirth in Micah''s eyes thickened. “What you''re trying to say is that those codgers will only stop


    pursuing the matter regarding Shannon''s offense if I agree to marry you, is it?”


    “Yes indeed, Micah. We were already betrothed in the first ce. We should get married as soon as


    possible or, at the very least, be engaged. Once the elders see that our union is confirmed, they''ll be


    gracious and release Shannon.”


    An odd look marred Micah''s features. “You''re sorely mistaken if you think you''re the only one who holds


    sway over those geezers in the entirety of Tarragon. I know someone else who can bend them to his


    will using the hard way.”


    He nced at Yvonne meaningfully and added. “You better bear in mind the conversation we had


    today and pray that you had nothing to do with the car ident. Or else...”


    Yvette looked at him nkly and deadpanned, “Or else what? You''ll murder me?”


    “It''ll be a debt that will be paid by blood.” The chilling words rolled off his tongue.


    Subsequently, he got to his feet and made his way to the door.


    Yvette abruptly turned toward him and screamed at the top of her lungs, “Micah, I am the only one who


    can save Shannon in the entirety of Tarragon other than the leader of Tarragon. However, would this


    elusive leader make an appearance to save a random woman? Don''t be so naive. Shannon has broken


    ourws. Therefore, without my pardon, she won''t be spared.”