CHapter 263


    Beckett had just brought m back from the research facility when he decided to meet up with


    Jaent. They sat down in the conference room at Rising Glory Group’s headquarters for a lengthy


    chat, all about ra


    Beckett wanted Jacob to seriously consider m’s situation


    I called Mr. Pock her solely for ra’s sake. ra might be a Schnabel by name, but she’s also a


    Pock. If Mr. Pock can’t treat her right, just give us a heads up. The Schnabel family can take


    good care of her


    Jacob was only made aware of ra’s ordeal at theb through Beckett. He had thought that bring


    in a differentb from his own, ra could focus solely on her research without distractions. Little


    did he know, she was still being harassed!


    “I look into it, and make sure ra doesn’t suffer any injustice. As for anything else… I’d like to


    meet ra before making any decisions”


    When it came to matters conceming ra, his hands were tied.


    Beckett agreed, and they shifted the conversation to ra’s childhood, a bittersweet moment for


    Jacob.


    After Beckett left for another meeting. Jacobs sat alone, hands covering his face, his shoulders


    shaking:


    When ra received Jacob’s call, she waspletely flustered!


    Holding onto her stuffed toy, she was tom. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Noe, ever so considerate, asked, “Do you want to see him? If not, forget it. But if you do, then


    let’s go.”


    ra sat up in bed with a start!


    “Maybe you and Mr. Pock shoulde with me?”


    Noe raised an eyebrow. While she expected to apany ra, why did Palmer need to join


    them?


    “Think about it. You’re on my side, and Mr. Pock represents the Pock family. It’s only fair we


    each have someone.”


    Besides, having Noe was mainly for moral support. But considering her sister’s naivety and


    kindness, what if Jacob managed to sway her?


    Noe was speechless. It was indeed a well–thought–out n. The idea of representing families in


    such a manner was new to Noe.


    ra had covered all bases, patting Noe on the shoulder. “It’s also a chance to see who Mr.


    Pock chooses between his family and you. If he chooses you, it shows he’s heartless. If not, then


    he’s not the man for you!”


    How straightforward.


    Noe couldn’t help but twitch at theer of her eyes. “ra, are you nning to go all out


    against Jacob?”


    Was it really


    “No, no, the most important thing right now.” ra pulled the covers over her head. “is to sleep! We


    can worry about those troubles tomorrow morning. Remember to bring Mr. Pock, Noells. If I push


    Jacob too far and he wants to hit me, Mr. Pock better step in, or I’m not marrying my sister off to


    him.”


    Noe sighed in resignation.


    So, ra’s real intention all along was to use Palmer as muscle? She sure had quite the


    imagination!


    The next morning, ra came downstairs with bags under her eyes, joining the Schnabel family


    already gathered for breakfast.


    Marcel nced at her. “ra, were you up all night gaming?”


    Yawning. ra took her seat. “No, just couldn’t sleep, thinking about meeting Jacob.”


    Sexton paused from thering his toast with peanut butter. “You’re nning to see him? It might be


    good to talk things out. Remember, I’m always on your side.”


    Ever since ra returned from Phoenix Lab, she hadn’t seen Jacob.


    After transferring all his assets and shapes to ra upon learning that Sexton had acknowledged


    her, Jacob spent most of his time in


    theb.


    Sexton was still worried about how ra would feel upon seeing Jacob again.


    Responding to Sexton’s concerned gaze, ra reassured him, “it’s okay, Grandpa. I’m taking


    Noe and Palmer with me!”


    “Ah, good, good. Jacob won’t stand a chance against Palmer. If he gives you any trouble, let


    Palmer handle him! If anything gets broken,


    I will pay for it. And if Palmer doesn’t back you up, you just let me know. I’ll take care of him and


    Jacob together!”


    Elera promised with a print


    Marcel scoffed. “With your frail body? Who could you possibly beat? Just don’t end up hurting


    yourself; that’d be the real joke”


    The banter between the two elders was a usual scene in the Schnabel family.


    Noe noticed Becketting downstairs, still in his pajamos, with dark circles particrly


    noticeable.


    “Good morning. Beckett. Did you not sleep well?”


    “Thanks for asking Noe. Just stayed upte reviewing financial reports”


    Jasper was there, his mboyant shirt barely buttoned, revealing his pale corbone and seductive


    Adam’s apple. Beckett couldn’t help


    but wince at the sight.


    “Jasper, you’re awyer. Dress appropriately.”


    “Beckett, I’m not in court today. Just meeting a client to discuss a case. Doesn’t matter what I wear”


    Except for court days, Jasper’s wardrobe was notoriously shy.


    He tugged at his cor, unting the embroidery Noe had done for him, leaving her somewhere


    between amusement and dismay.


    Though Azure’s handmade embroidery was pricey, it wasn’t something one would expect a high–


    profilewyer like Jasper to cherish so much. But then again, it was all because her brothers loved


    her dearly!


    Jasper leaned back in his chair, fixing Beckett with a questioning look.


    “Beckett, are you seriously not going to reach out to my ex–sister–inw to clear the air? It’s such a


    shame how things ended between you two.”


    Without looking up, Beckett replied, “And what? You expect me to reach out to a married woman for


    what exactly? To meddle in her marriage, wreck her home, or be the guy sneaking around in the


    shadows?”


    Jasper just shrugged his shoulders. “Guess that’s off the table then. Some things just aren’t meant


    to be.”


    “Anyway, I’ve got my hands full with some tricky international partnerships for thepany right


    now. I need you to take care of Noe’s college stuff in the meantime. Give me a call if you need


    anything. I’ll text you Noe’s teacher’s contact infoter.”


    “Awesome!” Jasper was more than happy to spend more time with Noe since Beckett had been


    monopolizing all her time until now, It looked like he was finally going to get his chance!


    After breakfast, Jasper hopped into his shy red sports car, leaving Serene Haven in a blur as he


    whistled and dialed the number Beckett had sent him.


    “Is this Jasper? It’s Darcy. I’m at the café we agreed on. Can I get you anything to drink?”


    Darcy’s greeting caught Jasper off guard! He quickly checked the contact info again, realizing it was


    actually the client he had arranged to meet today!


    “No, that’s alright. Ill be there in a sh, Ms. Darcy. Just hang tight!”