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Chapter 49:
Laura burned with frustration at Jaxton’s shortsightedness, her temper simmering. Yet when she noticed the bright red imprint on his cheek, she forced herself to remain calm. With a steady breath, she explained, “You really don’t understand this, do you? We’re talking about the Stewart Group here. The bidding for the east side project in Kretol is about to begin. If we use our connection to Amelia to approach the Stewart Group, we’ll have a real advantage. Mr. Wyatt Stewart himself recommended this project. If our family gets the contract, our status in Kretol will rise significantly p>
By now, Jaxton finally grasped her point. But recalling Amelia’s resolute demeanor earlier, he asked skeptically, “Mom, do you think Amelia will help us connect with the Stewart Group p>
Laura felt her patience wearing thin again. “Had you stayed away from Dayna, Amelia would never have turned against you. Jaxton, you must trust my judgment. Let Dayna go and devote yourself to Amelia p>
His irritation was clear, but Laura refused to force him this time. Choosing a gentler approach, she said, “No matter how attached you are to Dayna, keep Amelia content at least until the project is ours. If another disaster like the auction occurs, I’ll have no choice but to tell your father everything p>
Jaxton’s stubbornness crumbled under the weight of his mother’s warning.
Amelia had just left the Morrison residence when her phone rang, Monroe’s name lighting up the screen. She barely had time to say hello before he blurted out, “Amelia, I have huge news for you p>
Monroe’s usual energy had grown more measured after years in business, but excitement now bubbled in his voice. The change in his mood brought a smile to Amelia’s face. Teasingly, she replied, “What is it, Monroe? Are you finally tying the knot? That would be news worth celebrating p>
With a dramatic roll of his eyes, Monroe couldn’t help but smile as he replied, “Your stepmother just sold a stash of jewelry today, Amelia. Are the Flynns heading for financial ruin?” After that, concern edged into his tone. “If the Flynn family really does go under, will you be all right p>
It only took a moment for Amelia to guess the reason behind the sale. Dayna’s empty pockets had likely pushed Janessa to sell off her jewelry to help her. No one understood the selfishness of Amelia’s father better than she did. She knew Janessa was left out of the Flynn fortune.
𝗠о𝘴𝘵 𝗿𝘦а𝘥 𝗍𝗁𝘪𝗌 𝘸е𝖾𝗸 𝗼𝗇
“Monroe, can you get hold of those jewelry pieces?” Amelia asked.
“I probably can, but why do you want them? Honestly, these aren’t nearly as good as the pieces you gave me p>
“I have my plans for them,” Amelia replied.