NovelApexChapter 1254: Jayden sealed his lips, silence hanging thick in the air.
Years spent navigating the murky waters of politics had left him wary, a man constantly surrounded by lies and half-truths. Over time, distrust had becsecond nature.
When Barry crossed his path, Jayden had been taken aback.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThough the Ford family had never directly interacted with the students they had funded, Jayden was no stranger to their details.
Perhaps it was pity for Barry that had made Jayden value him more than the other assistants, giving him opportunities that stirred envy in the ranks.
During a business trip tied to a local poverty alleviation project, Jayden had indulged in too much alcohol.
On the way back to the hotel, something had felt off. What he hadn't anticipated was that it was Barry who had slipped something into his drink.
He hadn't been involved in any shady dealings with local merchants, so the rumors of bribery were unfounded. After Jayden explained the situation, Corrine leaned in, pressing further. "But you still haven't answered my earlier question." That question seemed to weigh heavily on Jayden, one he couldn't bring himself to answer. Every the tried to speak, words failed him, leaving him in stubborn silence.
Jules, sensing his father's hesitation, paused for a moment before blurting out, "Could Barry be your illegitimate son?" The words hung in the air, and for a moment, Corrine's mind went blank. Her eyes widened in disbelief. She instinctively turned to Jayden, whose face remained unmoved, lips set in a tight line. The silence that followed felt unnatural.
Her heart dropped.
Read exclusive updates galnovalsIn her memories, Jayden and Chelsea had always been the epitof harmony, childhood sweethearts whose bond was evident to all. Corrine had seen Chelsea's unwavering devotion to Jayden. If he had truly crossed such an unforgivable line...
After what felt like an eternity, Jayden spoke, his voice calm but weighted with years of experience. "Many years ago, I was assigned to a small, obscure city, and that was when I first met Barry. Within a month, he lost both of his parents and becan orphan. The Perez family, hungry for inheritance, cast him aside, leaving him alone in the world." Corrine and Jules exhaled in unison, the tension that had knotted in their chests beginning to loosen.
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They spent another twenty minutes speaking with Jayden before it was tto leave.
As they stood to go, Corrine hesitated, then turned to face m Jayden Uncle dayden, if 1 take action against Barry, will you have a problem with it?"
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