Chapter 391: The answer is simple...
After the meeting, Jessica spent the remaining part of the day in the company, handling several outstanding
matters.
Though many had been postponed because of Davis’ trip, after the morning's disruption she knew she had to
personally settle certain issues that had surfaced as a result.
She dialed out a line on her phone. The call was answered on the first ring.
"Uncle, we can now sign the partnership with the Allen Group."
"Didn’t you say you would discuss it with Davis first?" he asked.
"I will explain the situation to him when he returns. Besides, it was originally my project for Santiago's Group,"
Jessica said firmly.
"But during the implementation, there will be a need for Davis to..." he began.
"Uncle, don’t worry. Once he returns, he will complete the process. Since it will take months before entering the
production line, this won't disrupt anything," she explained, her tone calm yet decisive.
"Alright then. My assistant will bring over the documents for your signing since I’m out of the country."
"That's fine. As long as someone handles it." A faint smirk touched her lips.
After a few more pleasantries, the call ended. Jessica leaned back in her chair, exhaling deeply, her fingers
absently tapping her cheek in thought.
She picked up the intercom. "Assistant Luke, bringthe project file of the last quarter."
With Ethan away on the summit with Davis, she had decided to test Luke Norman, first she needed to know who
he is and what he wants.
She wouldn't want another Vera or Desmond when it had already taken a toll on her to take them away from the
group.
Another because he seems more capable than others and the last thing was by his job description it was his duty
and office to handle such requests.
The next five days, she had resolved, would be a tof purging...removing every wolf disguised in sheep’s
clothing from the Allen Group.
She dropped the receiver as she sat up properly, her gaze falling on the opened file before her as she resumed
her work.
A soft knock at the door broke her train of thought. Luke entered, carrying a file.
"Here are the documents," he said, placing it carefully on her desk. He gave a polite bow and turned to leave,
but Jessica's voice stopped him.
"What do you think about the Louis Group?"
Luke froze. His heart skipped a beat. Of all questions, this was one he had neither prepared for nor expected in a
professional setting.
Slowly, he turned around. Jessica’s gaze was sharp, intent, boring into him as though she could peel the truth
from him with her eyes alone.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore he could think, words slipped from his mouth unbidden. "They are cruel."
The atmosphere froze. Realizing what he had said, Luke scratched his head awkwardly, his ears burning.
Jessica's eyes narrowed, though her lips curled into a faint, cold smile. "Cruel... yes, that is the right word for
them."
"Luke," she said softly.
He stiffened, his back straightening unconsciously. It felt ridiculous how he was usually composed, stoic,
respected by everyone around him. But in front of Jessica, this seemingly delicate woman, he found himself
flustered, unsettled, even stumped.
Harmless? he thought briefly. Yet hadn't she, in a single day, completely turned the tide of power within the Allen
Group?
It was a mistake to think she was harmless.
Jessica’s voice pulled him back. "Why do you think they are cruel?"
With no options left in correcting the statement, he took a deep breath ready to give his reasons.
He opened his mouth, but she raised a hand, stopping him. "Sit," she instructed, gesturing to the chair opposite
her desk.
Luke sighed inwardly. "Why do | feel this husband and wife had the sattitude?"
Just like Davis. He remembered when Davis had once told him to sit before assigning him the Alpha Project
investigation.
Now Jessica was doing the same, only this tit was over a single subconscious word...cruel..
He sat down, his posture calm, his face cold as he had finally got hold of himself.
"So," Jessica pressed, "why do you think they are cruel?"
"Very simple," Luke replied evenly. "From what happened this morning until midday, it’s obvious. They show no
mercy." He replied.
He stopped there. Though he had discovered darker truths about the Louis family, he wasn’t ready to reveal
them...not yet.
Those secrets were his trump card, and he wouldn't show his hand before the right moment, before actualizing
his dream.
He would rather close theonce the fish had successfully entered thethan expose the skills he had at
hand.
But deep down, he knew the Louis family wouldn't remain quiet. With the information he had about them, their
next move would be decisive and dangerous.
A move that could determine the fate of everything. Right now, he felt he was a spectator to the unfolding
.
He felt his heart racing, maybe at that time, he would be able to get convincing evidence. Looking at the lady
before him, he felt the need to warn her.
He drew a steady breath and finally added, "Ma'am, if | must say...you should be wary of Sylas Louis. He is not a
simple man."
Jessica's eyes lingered on him, narrowing slightly. She could sense he was holding back, hiding something. But
since he was unwilling to reveal them, she didn’t push it.
Instead, she nodded slowly. She had already considered the spoint. The Louis family’s spotless reputation
was no accident. If there were no scandals, it could only mean one thing, someone had them cleaned and
erased.
This point she believes wouldn't be far from Sylas. Questions swirl in her mind...
Does that mean, Sylas would always eliminate the preparator?
Or does he go as far as scheming against them all over again? Or turn the case against them?
But no matter how she thought about it, she was sure her hand wasn’t reaching out to the actual person Sylas
Louis was.
But then no matter what it is, they do? This would certainly be the end for every beginning.
Either the truth between the Allen and Louis families cto light, or the fragile thread connecting them would
finally snap.
After giving Luke brief instructions, Jessica let him go back while she fell into a deep thought.
With one decision ringing in his mind "I must cout of this in one piece."
Her gaze fell on her baby bump as she felt the baby’s kick as though hearing her thoughts.
She lifted her hand and caressed it slowly "You should always be good. "Dad’s not hto save us."
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She glanced at the caller ID...
She quickly picked up the call, Davis’ low and lazy voice cthrough the speaker "Babe, how are you doing?"
"I am okay. You seem tired." She questioned.
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"What are you thinking?" She asked...her voice calm and expectant.
"Have you sent the specimen for testing?" His voice tinged with mixed emotions.
"Yes, | did and | plan to get it back tomorrow morning." She said.
"What's the problem?" Jessica pressed. Beneath his question, she could hear and feel curiosity, hope, but also
fear.
"If the result is positive... and the family wants them acknowledged?" His words were cautious, probing seeking
for answers.
"It depends on their sincerity. That will be the only basis for acknowledgement," she replied calmly.
"What about when they are very sincere both in words and deeds but with the condition of calling off our
marriage?"
"What if they are sincere, both in words and deeds but on the condition that we call off our marriage?"
Her lips parted slightly. "Call off our marriage?" she repeated slowly, her tone laced with incredulity.
Realization dawned on her, so that was it. The worry in his voice wasn’t about the test, but about them, about
their marriage.
Jessica burst into laughter. Her
shoulders shook with it, and she
almost wished he Wéré ih froft of
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expression on his face...an anxious,
flustered Davis, a sight far too rare.
"So this is why you sound worried?" she teased.
"Is it not worth being worried about?" he shot back, defensive.
Jessica tapped her cheek lightly, smiling. "There's a solution."
"What solution?" His voice was eager, tinged with nerves.
He knew her place in the Anderson family. He had seen the way Josh adored her. He knew, for Jessica, Josh would
give everything.
But the thought of losing her gnawed at him like a shadow he couldn't shake since he returned from the
Anderson home.
Hearing the anxiousness laced in his voice, Jessica felt it refreshing to have him flustered about losing her.
Jessica's voice cclear and steady, laced with quiet authority. "The answer is simple. Prove your sincerity.
Pursue your wife. Prove yourself worthy of her."