Chapter 12

　　Lillian knew Jeffrey would contact her, but not this quickly. 　　The view outside the window kept receding into the distance. She scoffed, "Jeffrey, I didn't expect you to be calling me secretly behind Ashley. You're really pathetic." 　　Jeffrey had called her that, and now she threw it back. 　　There was a long silence. Lillian knew Jeffrey was battling his pride. She understood the opportunity's importance to him and his reputation. 　　Leaning on the car window, she scoffed softly, "This opportunity was meant for you." 　　Six months ago, Jeffrey returned humiliated by the Larsen family, clinging to her, complaining that Luke had his mother's support, while he had none. 　　She was worried about Jeffrey and wanted to help, so she called Danny. Everything went as planned, but at the very last step before success, Jeffrey let her down completely. 　　That last step was crucial. If he succeeded, he'd have gained the power he craved. 　　But he lost this opportunity. 　　Lillian sneered, "Do you sti