Chapter 1436
Chapter 1436:
Tossing the suit draped over his arm aside, Jeffery walked to the sofa and sat down.
“It seems my company’s security needs an overhaul p>
He lit a cigarette, smoke veiling his face in a thin haze.
Just then, the chair in front of the desk slowly turned, revealing Omar.
In the dim light, half of Omar’s face was obscured, and a strange smile played on his lips.
“I wanted to surprise you,” Omar said. “What a disappointment p>
“This isn’t about surprises,” Jeffery replied coolly. “If you’re here for something this pointless, leave on your own p>
Jeffery’s expression didn’t change. He didn’t even look at Omar.
“Why so cold, Uncle?” Omar’s voice held a hint of hurt, and there was even a trace of grievance in it.
Jeffery sneered. Only then did he glance at Omar, finally acknowledging him. “Don’t call me that. You’re nothing but an illegitimate child—your name isn’t even in the family register p>
Once, Omar would have exploded. But now, standing right in front of Jeffery, he only smiled. He rose from the chair and stepped closer, stopping directly before Jeffery.
“I enjoy calling you ‘uncle.’ Your illness brings me a joy you could never fathom p>
“It seems your happiness comes from many sources,” Jeffery said, his voice dripping with frost.
“Indeed. Talking to intelligent people is delightful.” Omar’s brows lifted, genuine puzzlement in his expression. “How did someone like you end up stuck among those imbeciles in the Jenkins family p>
Jeffery didn’t react. He simply stubbed out his cigarette.
“Ah, what a pity,” Omar sighed, rubbing his forehead as if helpless. “You’ve learned so much about me p>
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“Do you really think those two idiots can accomplish anything?” Jeffery sneered. “You think this is just a game p>
Omar burst into laughter, as though he’d suddenly remembered something amusing.
“I remember thinking that woman was funnier than a circus clown—just look at her face p>
“Do whatever you want. I don’t care,” Jeffery said evenly. “I’m not interested in getting into a fight with that lunatic, Rupert p>
“I’m not interested in Rupert either.” Omar stepped even closer, a bright smile on his lips. “Uncle, the person who fascinates you is the same person who fascinates me p>
Annabel had been half-asleep all along. In the middle of the night, she thought she heard the door creak open, followed by the mattress dipping as someone sat down. A pair of arms wrapped around her.
Smiling, Annabel kept her eyes closed. She turned over and hugged Rupert back. A soft sigh slipped from her lips as she nuzzled into his chest and drifted off again.