“She knows about Scarlette. Do you think she’s the one who did it?” Raeleigh raised her head and looked at Xanthus. He thought for a moment before saying, “I’ll get someone to investigate.”


    “You’ll get someone to investigate?” Raeleigh looked at him, slightly confused.


    “Hey, do not underestimate my capabilities.”


    Xanthus let go of Raeleigh before heading outside to make a call to a private investigator.


    After Xanthus was done, only then did Raeleigh call Santiago andtold him about Ste’s visit. At this time, Santiago was sitting on the couch. When he heard Raeleigh’s words, he briefly nced at Jepherson.


    Then, he put his phone on loud speaker.


    “Ste came to me just now. She asked me to leave Jepherson and if I don’t, those people around me are going to end up like Scarlette.”


    “Santiago, I know that Jepherson doesn’t believe that Ste is a bad person. That’s why I called you.”


    “Raeleigh, you’re such a smart girl,” Santiago saidnonchntly.Raeleigh was silent for a while. “You don’t sound sincere at all.”


    Santiagosnickered.


    Then, Santiago looked over at Jepherson, who was seated beside him.


    As Raeleigh did not know that she was on speaker, she continued, “Ste said that the first person she’s going toy her hands on is my brother.”


    “Wow! She has guts!” Santiago said and smiled,as his gaze was no longer at Jepherson.


    Raeleigh said, “I want to know if there is any way to protect my brother.”


    “Don’t worry, you can leave it to me. Wait for me at home.”


    Santiago briefly nced over at Jepherson before hanging up the phone.


    After that, Santiago stood up and said to Jepherson,“It seems like you’re adamant that Ste’s a good person.”


    Jepherson returned a look at Santiago but did not speak. Santiago quickly put on his coat before heading out the door.


    Jepherson got up and walked to the door, watching asSantiago drove away.


    “Follow Mr. Santiago. I want you to protect him.”


    Jepherson said with his hands sped behind his back. Then, one of his men asked, “What about Xanthus and Miss Raeleigh?”


    Jepherson hesitated for a moment, “Jacky is not a pushover. I have faith in him.”


    “Yes, Mr. Jepherson.”


    Then, he disappeared instantly. Jepherson thought for a moment before reaching out for his phone to di number. It was not long before the call was connected. “Ste?”


    “…”


    “Where are you? I’lle and pick you up.”


    …


    Ste was very pleased with herself. In fact, she had been living in a hotel ever since Marissa moved out of the Richards Group Manor.


    When the car pulled up at the hotel, Jepherson took a quick nce out of the window while he waited for his driver to open the door for him. Jepherson got out of the car and paused for a moment before walking towards the entrance of the hotel.


    As soon as he walked into the hotel, he was greeted by one of Ste’s servants.


    “Mr. Richards, pleasee with me. Miss Ste is waiting for you upstairs.”


    Jepherson followed him to the top floor, where the presidential suite was located.


    He was invited into the room as soon as he arrived at the highest floor.


    After the closing the door, Jepherson turned around and took a quick look around the room.


    Jepherson immediately stopped when he saw a figure sitting by the floor to ceiling windows.


    Ste sat in a wheelchair and was wearing a white cloak. From his point of view, it looked that the cloak was slightly heavier than Ste, judging by her skinny frame.


    Ste sat there in a daze while hugging herself. When she heard footsteps behind her, she quickly turned around and realised that Jepherson had arrived.


    “Jepherson.”


    “Why aren’t you wearing moreyers?”


    Jepherson grabbed a coat and draped it around Ste’s shoulders. Ste nced at the coat before looking up at Jepherson. “Raeleigh must have told you what happened, that’s why you’re here.”


    Ste looked a little displeased and her face was also slightly pale.


    Jepherson took a seat on the chair right next to her, so that he was at eye level with her. “Ste, we’ve been close ever since we were young. I have never mentioned it to anyone but I remember that you once got injured protecting me.


    Although I’ve never told anyone,it doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten about it.”


    Ste forced a smile. “I knew you woulde and find me after I threatened Raeleigh, but then again, if I didn’t, you wouldn’t be here, would you?”


    Ste looked away. “Actually, I once had fantasies about you. I would fantasize that one day, you will be able to be mine and that you’ll love me unconditionally.


    However, one day, I came to the realization that it was not possible.”


    Ste’s tears flowed out of her eyesas she said, “Not only was it impossible, my legs are also broken.”


    “Everything was just a dream and I’m not destined to be with you. How can I face this reality? Tell me!”


    Ste burst into tearsasher entire body started trembling. Jepherson hugged Ste and said, “Ste, I’m sorry. Love is something I can’t control. When I saw you again, I was very happy. It’s like reuniting with my long lost sister.


    You know, I’ve been really upset about not being able to find my sister.


    Up until now.


    I care a lot about you, Scarlette and Deanna. I love all of you like my sister.


    I’m sorry I can’t give you much. I can only wish the best for you.


    Deanna already has someone she likes. What about you?


    Remember I told you that you should have a life that is yours?


    I also said not to expect anything because expectations will lead to disappointments.”


    Ste pulled out of Jepherson’s arms and pursed her lips. “Scarlette’s incident has nothing to do with me. I just used it to threaten Raeleigh. I told Raeleigh that if she does not leave you, then I will make sure that her brother ends up like Scarlette.”


    “…”


    Jepherson did not speak. Ste held his hand and said, “I am very scared. How am I suppose to spend my life alone?”


    Ste bawled her eyes out again. With that, Jepherson had no choice but to hold her. He stroked her back and said. “I’m sure things will get better. You cannot give up now.”


    “But I don’t want to leave you. If I go back, I’ll die. Can youbear to watchmedie?”


    Jepherson hesitated for a moment. “No, you will not die.”


    “But I really don’t feel well right now.”


    “Even so, you’re not going to die.”


    “Jepherson, do you despise me? I don’t mind being your concubine as long as you and Raeleigh both agree. I am willing to do anything just to be with you.”


    Ste came out of Jepherson’s embrace to look at his cold face. She then pulled herself closer to him, ready to kiss him.


    Jepherson looked down at Ste and managed to avoid her kiss in the nick of time.


    “Ste, you can’t do this. I’m with Raeleigh and we will not tolerate anyone whoes between us.”


    In a trice, Jepherson let go and sat to one side.


    Ste’s face turned even paler as sheasked Jepherson, “Both of you can’t tolerate me, or is it just Raeleigh?”


    “Both of us.”


    “Then what about Santiago and Xanthus? Why do you allow them to hang around her? She lives with Xanthus and I’m sure you know Santiago likes her. Why can’t I stick around then? Why?”Owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Ste bellowed. Jepherson stared at her and said nothing.


    When Jepherson did not speak, Ste held the wheelchair tightly and tried to push herself up. However, she fell back down and started to pant and sweat.


    Jepherson watched as Ste tried to stand up. He looked like he was losing his patience.


    All of a sudden, Ste burst into tears. She covered her face in her hands and sat on the wheelchair, wailing.