Chapter 332
Jonathan’s POV
Grand Del Hotel – Hall
I told John to arrange a press conference.
Daniel, Vance, John had already arrived.
Only Veronica and Isabella weren’t allowed as I didn’t want the media to question them.
Imelda had fallen to underworld level as she used Veronica’s face to con us.
Alex? He’s using Imelda as a pawn to get the Blue Heart.
That’s why I decided to make him stop guessing about the Blue Heart.
Today’s press conference will clear this matter once and for all.
“Jonathan?” Daniel asked. “Are you sure you want to reveal it p>
“If I want to protect Veronica, then I have to p>
“Jonathan, it’s time,” Vance called out.
“Fellow media members p>
“Thank you for coming at such a short notice p>
“The reason I called you here is so I can clear the matter regarding the Blue Heart p>
Whispers flew across the room.
“Ever since I took over as the River heir, questions and conspiracies have risen regarding the Blue Heart p>
“But even before I did become the heir, the Blue Heart was targeted back when I was living in a small apartment p>
“That’s when I had the Blue Heart moved to the Federal Vault p>
Gasps filled the air as questions began to be hurled towards me.
I knew this information would spread like a wild fire in the business world and that’s just what I want.
“Mr Rollings, why did you move the Blue Heart from its original place? I mean the River Vault p>
“The last time the Blue Heart was in the River vault was the day it was removed and my mother wore it on my christening day p>
“The day the massacre took place, one of the robbers cut my mother’s finger and stole the ring p>
“He later sold the ring in the black market, from where a small gemstore owner bought it p>
“My friend Daniel Staf bought it and made it into the Blue Heart necklace you all know about p>
“I bought the Blue Heart from Daniel and since then it’s been with me in my apartment, and after the attempt to steal it, I had it moved to the Federal Vault p>
“I was around fifteen when I read my mother’s diary writing about the Blue Heart and how it was stolen, that I made it my duty to retrieve my mother’s legacy, and at the time I had no whatsoever information or knowledge about the River family p>
“As for the Federal connection, it’s my friend John is the IT head of the Federal office p>
“So access is easy p>
“I think from today onwards, everyone should know accessing the Blue Heart is not possible for me, so please don’t come asking for that p>
“Jonathan,” John came over whispering. “Alex wants to meet you p>
“It seems he’s furious with the announcement you made p>
I wasn’t surprised as until now? He was assuming the Blue Heart was inside the River vault, the reason he funded Imelda and Jen’s surgeries.
Now that he knows the location has changed, his previous plans must be feeling like being a fool.
“Tell him I’m ready p>
I went straight to a private room that Alex had booked.
Grand Del Hotel – Private Room
I had barely sat, he asked me the first question. Which I couldn’t understand why as it was my gemstone and my desire.
“Why did you move the Blue Heart from the vault p>
“First of all, I don’t think you have any rights to ask me p>
“Second, I think you’re seeing the Blue Heart a little different way then you should p>
“The Blue Heart is not just a gemstone p>
“Its connected to the River family’s legacy p>
“It’s value is as long as it’s with the family, and not meant to be worn like a jewelry p>
“And it’s definitely not a possession p>
“I had plans of keeping it with me at home, but after the apartment incident p>
“I prefer it’s safe in the Federal vault then with me p>
“Being part of the family is more important than adorning it p>
“So whatever plans you made regarding the Blue Heart p>
“Including helping Imelda with her face surgery p>
“I think you should rethink p>
“You think the Federal vault is your family safe p>
“It doesn’t have to be for that p>
“All I have to say is, your intention to take the Blue Heart, forget it p>
“If you think you have the ability to remove it from the safe p>
“Be my guest p>
“If you do, remember the Blue Heart is the symbol of the River family p>
“If it’s stolen, since you’ve threatened me so many times p>
“You will be the first to be arrested in this matter p>
“The Blue Heart is protected under the River Treaty and I’m the admin p>
“Still if you still think you should have it? Try all you want p>
I knew there was no legal way he could and if he tried the illegal way, he’d go right where his father was.
“As for the River vault and you targeting other representatives to make me open the vault p>
“The River vault was designed to project the assets, not a personal locker you come and remove as you wish p>
“Still entering the River vault is not enough as you already know p>
Alex was shocked to know that I knew he had attempted to break in.
“And after what happened to Veronica, if she suffers even a scratch, you and Imelda will be the first suspects p>
“You forced me to choose between keeping the Blue Heart’s location a secret and Veronica p>
“The Blue Heart is my family’s legacy p>
“I lost my parents cause of it p>
“I will protect it with my life p>
“But Veronica is more dear to me and now the Blue Heart belongs to her p>
“Take it from her, you’ll cross me.
“I won’t let you or Imelda reach the Blue Heart ever, and I won’t allow you to harm Veronica ever again p>
I had just gotten in my car, my phone buzzed.
“Janet dear, I’m on my way back p>
“Dad!” Janet’s voice was clearly worried.
“It’s Imelda, she’s going crazy p>
I exhaled and drove off as fast as I could.
Rollings House
As I entered, Janet came over and hugged me.
“Dad! Imelda is confusing everyone with Mom’s face, and she’s ordering everyone around p>
The public announcement and the confrontation with Alex, had stalled him for a while, but not for long.
I realized Imelda was still using the face to her benefit.
I walked over to Veronica who was going to confront Imelda.
“Nicky, don’t bother yourself with someone of no regard to us p>
“We’ll deal with her another way,” I softly whispered into Veronica’s ear.