Urban / Realistic

Harvey York squinted.

“Ancient lineage? How ancient?”

Mandy Zimmer froze before shaking her head.

“I don’t know either. I only heard from the other branch heads during a family meeting.

“Us branch heads have control of a tremendous amount of resources and manpower…

“But to the first branch, we’re only servants and slaves.

“We’re just tools for them to make more money.”

Harvey frowned.

“That’s all the more reason you need to become a prominent figure of the family.

“One day, you’ll also be able to take control of the first branch.”

Harvey hoped for Mandy to become the head of the family so she could finally be in the upper social circle…

But judging from her words, the Jean family still had other secrets.

If that were the case, then Mandy’s rise would prove to be difficult.

Becoming one of the family’s higher-ups and one of its prominent figures was the only chance Mandy had 

Aunt Witby and Elodie Jean were naturally a part of the ninth branch.

The call was too sudden. Even Mandy Zimmer was not able to return to her senses.

“That can’t be a coincidence…” said Harvey York calmly.

“Reuben’s here as soon as Elodie got sent in? He even asked for the entire ninth branch to welcome him…

“He’s basically forcing us to bail Elodie out!

“Impressive!

“What a move…”

Harvey sighed.

“Then, I’ll get Elodie out,” he said, not wanting to make things any harder for Mandy.

Mandy let out a bitter chuckle.

“You don’t have to.

“Mother already bailed out Elodie and Aunt Witby before calling me. She begged the police for that, proving the theft was just a big misunderstanding.

“They’re heading to the airport now, and here we are…”

Harvey did not think that Lilian Yates still had feelings toward Aunt Witby.

But since the two were quite close, it was only natural for a l

Slap!

The leading inspector slapped Elodie Jean in the face.

“What do you think you’re saying?!

“You’re the one stealing all of these priceless artifacts!

“And now you’re accusing someone of tricking you?!

“Nobody can do that if you just didn’t steal in the first place!

“Are you doubting the police?! Or do you think that we’re idiots?!”

Under the crowd’s shocked gaze, Elodie was taken away…

***

Half an hour later, inside the CEO’s office.

Mandy Zimmer made some tea for Harvey York before showing an odd expression.

“Why did you help me?

“Didn’t you say I could start again after leaving the ninth branch?

“You’ll only deepen my relationship with the Jean family at this point…”

Harvey blew on his cup of tea.

“I do want you to leave, but not when you’re discredited.

“I want you to make the Jean family regret when you do.

“Besides, we’re not remarried yet…

“But it’ll be easie

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