Chapter 689


    “Wait a minute!” Mackenzie stared at the woman in uniform and spoke in an


    icy and domineering voice, “Who are you? Why have I never seen you


    before?”


    The woman nced at her as well. Several secondster, she curled her lips


    into a smirk and proudly announced, “My name is Ashton. I’m a new inspector


    in Yeringham. Are you doubting my identity, Ms. Quillen?”


    Nheless, Ashton’s words did nothing to assuage the wariness in


    Mackenzie’s heart as she remained vignt. The Quillen family had a vast


    Quillen family, she made it her business to learn about all the important


    figures in society.


    So, she couldn’t help but wonder why the police department of Yeringham


    had sent a new inspector to look into the case.


    “Let’s go. You’re not going to resist arrest, are you?” Ashton stared straight at


    Emmanuel.


    Emmanuel turned to look at Mackenzie after fending off the two uniformed


    police officers.


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    “Go with them. I’ll make sure you won’t be used of crimes you’ve never


    Only then did Emmanuel nod and leave with the three of them.


    The instant they were out of sight, Mackenzie decided against returning


    home and left the Yociam Residence.


    Just then, Wally drove the Bentley and arrived at the entrance in a hurry.


    Mackenzie opened the door and entered the car before ordering, “Get me to


    the Quillen residence as quickly as possible.”


    “Yes, Ms. Quillen.”


    Around 30 minutester, Mackenzie and Terence were seated in a room in


    order to have a private discussion.


    They made sure to dismiss any servants nearby before finally getting into the


    thick of it. Only Alfred was allowed to remain, albeit outside the room.


    When Terence finally learned that Emmanuel had been arrested, he said


    confidently, “Tell Lexi to look into Ashton’s background, Mackenzie. Don’t worry.


    Since we’re in Yeringham, no one has the guts to harm one of ours.”


    Mackenzie needed her grandfather’s assurance, which was why she even


    bothered to rush to the Quillen residence thiste at night.


    Actually, she had already asked Lexi to look into the matter. She knew that


    even if the wealthy families from Zovince wanted to harass them in


    Yeringham, they could only use the help of some inspectors that were deep


    in their pockets. They were certainly unable to order around police officers of


    a higher rank to do anything fishy.


    Then, Mackenzie told Terence the next important thing, “Grandpa, Ignacio.


    would like to invest 280 million and be part of Terence Energy.”


    “I see.” Terence nodded. In fact, he had already seen through the other party’s


    intention, so he wasn’t surprised when he received the confirmation.


    “It’s up to you, Mackenzie.”


    “Huh?” Mackenzie was startled by his response, not expecting her


    grandfather to reply to her in such a cavalier manner.


    Meanwhile, he simply rose to his feet, using a cane as a support, and


    drawled, “Well, I have faith in you.”


    All of a sudden, it dawned on Mackenzie that perhaps her grandfather was


    indeed past his prime.


    “You’ll be in charge of the Quillen family sooner orter. Therefore, I can’t


    make all the decisions for you.”


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    Unfortunately for her, she had already been feeling rather suffocated by the


    burden on her shoulders. So, when she heard Terence’s words, she couldn’t


    help but worry that she was about to crumple under the weight of his


    expectations.


    Yet, to her surprise, he suddenly guffawed beforementing, “By the way,


    there’s one thing you have to do. When are you and Emmanuel going to give


    birth to a great-grandchild for me?”


    Mackenzie straightened her posture immediately upon hearing that and


    said, “I’ll deal with work right now, Grandpa.”


    “Hey!” Terence glowered at his granddaughter.


    Still, he understood Mackenzie very well. He couldn’t force his granddaughter


    to do something she didn’t want. Therefore, he reckoned that he had to


    change tactics and start pressuring her other half, Emmanuel, instead.


    When Alfred saw Mackenzie leaving the room, he bowed respectfully before


    entering.


    “It’s time for you to take your medication, Old Mr. Quillen.”


    Terence nodded and let out a weary sigh. “I don’t even know if Lean live long


    enough to see the birth of my great–grandchild.”


    Alfred had listened to quite a few suchints. So, he continued


    preparing the medicine for Terence and replied, “You’ve always been in the


    pink of health. I’m sure your wish will be granted.”


    s, Terence didn’t feelforted at all as the worried look on his face


    merely deepened.