Xanthus was silent the entire time. Jepherson continued, “Not to mention, Ste almost lost her life saving me. I will never forget that.”


    “So you’ll betray your conscience?” Xanthus asked, amused.


    Jepherson did not refute but said, “I am very clear about the feelings in my heart. I pour my heart and soul into all my rtionships, just as my love for Raeleigh.”


    “Although what Ste did was wrong, I did not side with her, nor am I blindly being partial. I need to get to the bottom of this and measure the interests involved as well.”


    “The Doyle family is no ordinary family. If I make a move on Ste, I would have to consider the Richards family’s future.”


    “The Capital City is full of dangers, and I don’t have the confidence to secure the situation. Flynt is in no condition to lead the Moore family, and Colston has taken over. Colston is no simple man; he would negotiate before resolving in brute force. I don’t want to just jump to conclusions.”


    “Your rtionships are tooplicated. We can’t handle it.” Xanthus said with his eyes still closed.


    “I believe in Raeleigh just as I believe in myself.”


    Xanthus opened his eyes and looked at Jepherson. His outline was clear, and his eyes were deep.


    “Since you believe in Raeleigh, why don’t you take any measures? Didn’t you know Raeleigh was worried?”


    “I do, but I have to consider the bigger picture.”


    Jepherson took a deep breath and closed his eyes a little. “What I’m bearing on my shoulders is the entire Richards family and our allied Whalen family. If my mistake leads to countless sufferings all because of my personal feelings, how am I to face the people who trust in me?”


    “The situation has been set in stone with the Doyle family’s invasion and the Moore family taking a step back. Even if I have Jacky by my side, I still have to consider the big picture. After all, the Whalen family isn’t a part of all of this. If the situation gets out of my hands, the Doyle family will join forces with the Moore family. I have to measure the interests involved in this matter and also keep the Doyle family at bay.”


    Xanthus was silent for a moment before he concluded, “Those who want to achieve greatness must set aside their personal feelings. Since you’re high up above, why bother yourself with troubles? You’ll be able to free yourself if you let Raeleigh go.”


    “Heh…”


    Jepherson sneered, “I was not born for power. If I can’t even have the woman I want, no matter how much power I have in my life,I’m as good as a walking corpse.”


    Xanthus stared at him as he spoke, then stood up and strode out of the bath. He pulled a towel on the side, quickly wrapped it around his waist, and walked toward the door.


    Jepherson stood up and said, “I can still protect you and Raeleigh if you stay. Ste will have to think twice about doing anything with me around.”


    “She will hold back, butif you leave Capital City and return to your parents,you two will not be the only ones she targets.”


    Xanthus stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Jepherson. “You think too highly of yourself; do you really think the Osteen family can’t withstand a single blow?”


    “It’s not that I think so, but some people will do anything to achieve their goals while you don’t have such malice.”


    Staring at him, Xanthus said,“So you know everything.”


    “Stay and use me to deter the Doyle family. Even if she makes a move, she won’t dare do it outright. I will take measures and prevent her from having another chance.”Jepherson was resolute.


    Fixing his gaze on Jepherson, he said, “Put on your clothes.”


    With that, he left the bathroom, and Raeleigh was standing behind the door.


    She wasn’t too surprised to see Xanthus naked. After all, it wasn’t the first time, plus they were siblings.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    In haste, Raeleigh took a towel and draped it over Xanthus. He dried himself with the towel while taking Raeleigh out as Jepherson would being out in a bit.


    Raeleigh went to get some clothes for Xanthus after exiting the room, and Jepherson came out when he was done changing.


    Seeing the siblings, Jepherson also went to put on his clothes, and the three wentdownstairs. Jepherson looked at Raeleigh and said, “I’m heading outter;Santiago wille.”


    “No, we don’t need to…”


    “From now on, don’t act rashly. And you…” Jepherson looked at Xanthus with displeasure. “If you hadn’t gone to Ste, this may not have happened.”


    Xanthus did not say anything else, as there was no point in exining when it had been done.


    With Jepherson’s reminder, Raeleigh turned toXanthus with curiosity.


    However, Xanthus did not exin the matter but said instead, “You’re not weed here.”


    Stumped, it was the first time she had seen her brother so furious.


    Jepherson’s eyes darkened, and he gritted his teeth. “It’s not up to you whether Ie or not.”


    “Jepherson…”


    “Santiago will be here soon.” Jepherson wasn’t angry when he spoke, but Raeleigh thought his attitude wasn’t the best.


    Raeleigh stared at Jepherson dazedly.He turned around, took his coat, and left before his hair even dried.


    Raeleigh turned around and looked at the closed door, baffled.


    Xanthus said after Jepherson finally left, “Get packing; we’re leaving.”


    Raeleigh turned and looked at Xanthus. Although hesitant, she still did as Xanthus said.


    Raeleigh brought two suitcases full of things down as she said, “I didn’t realize I had so many to pack.”


    Xanthus stood up and walked over to help, intending to leave with Raeleigh. But just as they reached the door, Santiago arrived with Jacky.


    Raeleigh opened the door to find Santiago standing behind it. The two suitcases caught his eyes, and he asked with curiosity, “What are you doing?”


    “Nothing,” Xanthus answered him before Raeleigh could. Amused, Santiago pushed them back into the house and separated Raeleigh from her suitcases.


    Jacky closed the door and looked at the two people in front of him. Santiago said, “Your urinalysis won’t be able to pass security. Are you nning on putting on a show with Raeleigh by your side?”


    Xanthus frowned at that. Santiago continued, “Do you think there wouldn’t be traces of meth in your blood when you’ve taken so much?”


    “How long will it remain?” Raeleigh looked at Santiago, but he wasn’t sure, so he turned to Jacky. However, Jacky didn’t answer as he was unsure either. But judging from Xanthus’s condition, there should be traces of meth left in his system.


    “Raeleigh, put your luggage aside.” Xanthus sat on the sofa, staring sharply at Santiago. Santiago’s arms could move now, and he was well dressed.


    Seeing Xanthus seated, Santiago followed suit, his legs crossed, head looking up as he drummed on both the armrests.“There are two things at hand. First, you won’t be able to pass security with the drug in your system. Second, this person…”


    Santiago pulled a photo out and showed it to Xanthus. It was a picture of a youngdy.


    “I don’t know her,” Xanthus said, certain.


    Raeleigh took the photo from him and thought she looked familiar but couldn’t tell where she had seen the girl no matter how hard she recalled.