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Chapter 601
Chapter 601
“Yeah.” Noah knew that he was talking about Evelyn.
Looking at the focused Finnick, Noah hesitated for a bit and asked, “Mr. Norton, should you go meet
Mrs. Norton? Now that you know she was framed?”
Perhaps a meet-up is necessary to resolve their misunderstandings.
Noah didn’t want to go on lying to someone who trusted him so much. He was on the verge of going
crazy if he continued hiding the truth from Finnick.
But he did not have the courage to confess everything. He admitted that he was a coward. He did not
want to face those predictable consequences.
Finnick stopped whatever he was doing upon hearing Noah. He was overwhelmed with mixed
emotions.
“Not now. We’ll talk about it later.” Finnick broke the silence and said. “You can get back to work.”
Noah felt caught in between. “Sure,” he acknowledged and left. He was a little hesitant but didn’t stop
his pace nevertheless.
Finnick tightened his grip on the pen as he pursed his lips. He was yearning to meet Vivian, embrace
her tightly, and let her know how much he missed her.
But he knew he was no right to do that now. He wanted to make Mark pay for the price. He had to take
revenge for his dead child and punished every one of them who had hurt Vivian.
Only then would he be able to appear in front of her again to beg for her forgiveness. Yes, I will beg
her. As long as she was willing to forgive, he was willing to stoop himself low.
Ever since Mark had come clean with Finnick, he had never been able to live in peace. He tried
contacting Vivian, but not only did she not picked up, neither did she try to contact him back.
He wasn’t sure what Vivian meant by ignoring his calls. Would she actually hand his bribery evidence
to the police? Mark really wasn’t able to sleep well in the past few nights. Whenever he shuts his eyes,
he’d dream of getting arrested and would jolt up from sleep to find himself soaking in perspiration.
Even so, he still saw a glimpse of hope. He believed that Vivian might choose to forgive him since
nothing had happened after so many days. After all, he had acted according to her requests.
No, to be safe, he had to come up with a way to get those documents from her.
What do I do to tie up all the loose ends? Mark suddenly had an evil thought. As long as Vivian is no
longer around, he’d never have to worry anymore.
He figured he needed to come up with a marvelous plan, one that would ensure only success and no
failure.
With that, he finally felt better. He was then able to get a night of better sleep without those frightening
dreams. However, a hard bang on the door broke Mark from his sleep at this very moment.
He opened his eyes and got off the bed angrily. Upon opening his bedroom door, Fabian was standing
in front of him, looking panicky.
“Why the ruckus so early in the morning?” Mark’s voice was filled with rage.
“Dad,” Fabian couldn’t be bothered with anything else. “The cops are here to look for you. What’s this
all about?”
He’d only left for a morning jog and saw a police car coming into the neighborhood. He then took a
second look out of curiosity, only to see the car stopping right in front of their house.
Fabian hurried home at the sight of it and overheard the police issuing a warrant to arrest his father.
He was lost as he had no idea what actually happened, but he knew he had to wake his father up.
Mark’s face turned pale the moment he heard Fabian’s words. What else could it be for the police to be
looking for him at this time!
It must be that cunning wretch! He was sure Vivian had passed the evidence to the police.
Watching Mark stayed in silence, Fabian got even more nervous. “Dad, please tell me what exactly
happened? Why are the cops here for you?”
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“Damn! It had to be Vivian. Such a cunning woman who failed to keep to her words…” Mark had yet to
finish his line when the police came up the stairs for him.
“You’re Mark Norton? A mister named Finnick has reported that you’re involved in a bribery case.
Please follow us back for assistance on further investigations.”
Finnick?
Mark was a little dumbfounded.
It wasn’t Vivian who made a report?
How did Finnick know about it? And what was the reason behind this report? They are a family! Norton
Corporation would also be affected if anything were to happen to Mark.
But there was no time to spare. The police grabbed on to him and brought him downstairs into the car.
Fabian could only watch as the police took his father away. He was not able to react to what the police
just mentioned.
Bribing the officials? How would it be possible that his father had done such a thing?
On the other side, Vivian was at the magazine company when Sarah suddenly rushed into her office.
“Vivian! Have you heard about it? Mark has been arrested!”
“What!” Vivian was a little shocked. How can it be? She could not understand how Mark was arrested
since she did not hand the evidence to the police.
Sarah knew Vivian hadn’t heard of this news by the looks on her face. “Go take a look if you haven’t.
The news is now all over the internet. Everyone’s talking about it.”
Vivian looked at how anxious Sarah was and decided to turn on her laptop and searched the web for it.
News of Mark’s arrest was indeed all over the internet.
Scrolling through the page, Vivian saw more of Mark’s crimes being exposed, including the disposal of
toxic wastes in residential areas and adulterating harmful substances in medicinal products and milk
powder that were detrimental to the human body.
The comments section was even more heated. The netizens were crazily leaving nasty comments
about Mark.
“This bastard is the worst out of the whole lot! How could he even fake medicines and baby products?
Is he not afraid of karma?”
“He doesn’t even spare the kids. I’m praying that his descendants will suffer!”
“Woah, let’s not blame the innocent. I’m only cursing Mark Norton. This toxic man will only bring harm
to the public. He should be jailed forever.”
“They’re actually using consumers’ money for their collusion to benefit themselves! We need to boycott
Norton Corporation and its products! We don’t need such unethical corporations!”
“Who knows where will Mark be convicted? I’m gonna prepare a whole truckload of rotten eggs for
him!”
“Oh no! I’ve bought this brand of milk powder for my child. Will there be any problems? Somebody,
please help me!”
“Damn, I’m staying in that affected neighborhood. Will I die earlier? What has that jerk been fed with
that’d made him so evil!”
Looking at the comments, Vivian was actually feeling rather relieved.
She was glad that the public finally knew what kind of person Mark was. Having caused such a huge
commotion amongst the public, he definitely had to serve a jail term. She thought she’d finally seek
revenge for Larry and her.
But at the same time, she was a little puzzled. If it isn’t me, who else would have reported Mark? Only
Hunter and she knew about this matter. Could it be him? But she figured that he would have informed
her about it.
“Were you the one who spilled this, Vivian?” Sarah asked in curiosity. Which was why Sarah would
think that way as Vivian had once asked her to investigate Mark.
Sarah was only full of admiration for Vivian. She was just like a heroine who saved the day by having
Mark get convicted by law.
Vivian found Sarah’s expression a little funny. “It wasn’t me, but I think I know who did it.”
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“Since you know who did it, I’m sure you have contributions to this Mark’s arrest too. Vivian. I’m really
impressed with you!”
Vivian laughed and shook her head. In a joking tone, she replied, “You have done your part too.
Remember you’re the one who found the clues?”
“Really?” Sarah grinned while jumping in excitement. “Oh yeah, I was the first to find out! I’m so
impressed with myself too!”
Vivian found it really funny. “Alright, Sarah. I still have things to do. You should get back to work too.”
“Sure. I shan’t bother you now,” Sarah replied gladly and left the office.
Sarah’s happiness was so contagious that Vivian felt it too. At the end of the day, it was still a good
thing. The only question she had was if Hunter was indeed the one who reported.
Thinking about it, Vivian decided to call Hunter.
“Hunter, were you the one who reported Mark?” Vivian questioned him directly.
Hunter was a little confused. He saw the news that was all over the internet too. “Nope, I would’ve
discussed it with you if I’m doing it.”
“Then, who was it?” Vivian frowned slightly. “If it wasn’t you, nor me, then who could it be? Who else
knew about it?”
Falling in deep thoughts, Hunter suddenly replied, “I think I know who that is, Vivian.”
“Who?” Vivian questioned anxiously.
“I think it’s Finnick. An attorney friend of mine told me some time ago that someone has asked him to
carry out an investigation on Mark. I asked him out of curiosity, and he said it was Finnick. So I guess
he’s the one. Though I’m not sure why he would do that.”
Vivian was a little stunned.
Finnick was the one who reported to the police?
But they were brothers. Could it be because of the inheritance? She couldn’t figure it out no matter
what. It wouldn’t do Finnick any good for reporting his own brother. Instead, it would only bring down
the name of Norton Corporation.
“Alright, thanks. I still have something else to settle, so let’s talk again. I’ll treat you to a meal when
you’re .” Hearing Hunter’s response, Vivian finally got a better clue of the whole situation.
She had actually met up with Mark a few days ago, asking him to confess to Finnick about what exactly
happened to her back then. Looking at things now, she believed not only did Finnick find out about the
truth, he had probably found out that the child she carried was actually his.
So was his motive to take revenge for little pumpkin and me?
With these thoughts in mind, Vivian seemed to have forgiven Finnick a little. Vivian now realized he
wasn’t too heartless. At least her love for him did not go in vain.
With Mark’s dirty acts exposed, Vivian had finally exacted vengeance. But she actually felt a little
apologetic to one person, that is, Fabian.
Fabian was different from Mark. He was not only true to himself but also treated her sincerely. He
admitted to her how Mark and Evelyn had attempted to frame her. He did that all because he didn’t
want her and Finnick to have any misunderstandings.
But now that Mark had been exposed, it’d mean that Fabian would become a criminal’s son. It was so
drastic a change Fabian probably wouldn’t be able to accept.
Vivian thought it’d be better if she could meet him for a chat. She reached for her phone and gave him
a call.
“Shall we meet at school then? We can go there for a walk.” Fabian’s voice sounded a little low. Vivian
agreed to his request.
When she rushed over to the school, Fabian had already been waiting for her there. At that moment,
she felt like she had returned to the old days when she was still studying.
It had always been like this. Every time they went back to school, Fabian would always wait for her
near the gates. When Fabian saw her coming, he would run towards her and helped carry the bags in
her hands.
But Fabian did not notice her arrival. Instead, his head was lowered as though he was lost in thoughts.
He looked extremely tired and had lost the energetic self he always was. It must be because of Mark’s
incident.
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Vivian was a little heartbroken. She slowly approached Fabian while thinking about the good old days.
“When did you reach here? How long have you been waiting?” she asked in a soft tone.
Only then, Fabian realized Vivian’s arrival.
“Oh, you’re here.” He tried to look a little more spirited and pulled out a forced smile. “I just came and
haven’t waited too long.”
Vivian nodded her head lightly in acknowledgment while she was a little lost for words.
“Let’s take a walk around? It’s been a long time since we’ve strolled the school compound,” suggested
Fabian.
“Okay.”
Walking on the roads they used to walk together, Vivian was in a turmoil of emotions.
“Vivian, my dad’s arrest…was it you who asked Finnick to make a report?” Fabian finally popped the
question.
He vividly remembered Mark’s incomplete sentence that particular morning before he was taken away
by the police. He blamed Vivian, so she must have something to do with it?
So it was indeed Finnick. Vivian thought to herself.
“I didn’t make him do it, but I can’t deny that I was indirectly involved.” She confessed. “Fabian, would
you get mad at me?”
She knew that even if Fabian was to blame her, it was justifiable. She did not regret how things turned
out to be, except that she was really apologetic towards Fabian.
However, Fabian shook his head. “I know very well what my dad is like. Everything on the internet was
true. Thus, he did not get maligned but was only getting a taste of his own fruit right now. I’m pretty
sure I can hold no one to blame.”
“Fabian…” Vivian was unsure how she should comfort him. “Don’t hold everything to heart. You have
nothing to do with this whole thing.”
“But he’s my dad no matter what and he raised me since young.” Fabian looked a little caught in
between. “How can I even pretend that nothing happened?”
Fabian’s words stumped her and she knew he made sense. Familial ties are the hardest to break.
“Vivian, what my dad did was unforgivable. But I know Finnick and you wouldn’t expose him for no
reason. He must’ve done something hurtful right?”
Vivian was loss for words.
Yeah, she was no saint. She wouldn’t have investigated Mark had he not hurt her before. But she didn’t
know how to explain it to Fabian.
Just like what he said, Mark’s still his father after all. She couldn’t bring herself to talk bad about a
father’s wrongdoings right in front of his son’s face, even if the father’s deeds were evil.
Fabian knew Vivian was in a dilemma. “It’s fine if you don’t feel like telling me. I don’t feel like knowing
to be honest. Either way, he’s still my…”
He just could not bring himself to face the fact and accept the reality. As a result, he stuttered a little at
this point.
“Vivian, I know he must have done something malicious to you. I’ll apologize on his behalf and I won’t
beg for your forgiveness, but I must apologize.” Fabian’s eyes were filled with sincerity and guilt.
“I’m sorry, Vivian. I’m sorry for the harm we’ve brought to you. I’m truly sorry.”
Vivian felt her eyes getting wet and holding back her tears, she responded, “Fabian, I don’t want to lie
to you. I’ll never be able to forgive Mark. I can never forgive him for the things he did. I feel bad, but I’m
unable to accept your apology on his behalf.”
My father must have done something extremely evil. Fabian was heartbroken. Vivian was the girl whom
he liked from the bottom of his heart.
He wanted to give her everything he had so she could live a peaceful and worry- life. What exactly did
his closest family member do behind his back that would inflict so much resentment in her?
He knew her very well. Nobody else was like this girl who was so kind-hearted and magnanimous.
What has she gone through that she’ll never be able to forgive someone?
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There was a dull pain in his heart, and he took Vivian in his arms, without any care about the gazes of
people around them.
“I’m sorry, Vivian. This apology isn’t from him but from me. I’m sorry I didn’t protect you well enough. I
was the one who didn’t take good care of my own father. It’s my fault that you had to go through so
much.”
“How can I blame you for this, silly.” Instead of pushing Fabian away, the woman put her arms around
his waist gently. She knew that all she could do now was comforting him.
After finally calming down, he got up and said softly, “I actually came today to bid you farewell, Vivian.”
“What?” She was taken aback by his words.
“I’m sure you know that the public is putting a lot of pressure on my father’s affairs as well. Grandpa
wants me to stay abroad for a while. He told me to come home only after everything has calmed down.”
“Oh, I see.” Vivian nodded her head lightly before adding, “Leaving this place for a while should be
good for you. Things must have been hard on you.”
Fabian gave her a sad smile at that. “But I’m not planning to come back anymore. There’s nothing
much left for me here. That’s why I came here to say goodbye. We might not be able to see each other
so much anymore, Vivian.”
Why aren’t you coming back anymore? Vivian had wanted to asked him that, but the question was
stuck in her throat.
There were times where everyone was left with no choice. Didn’t I leave this place for five years and
not come back as well? Since he’d already made up his mind, there’s no point for me to try and keep
him here.
“Then, you better take good care of yourself out there,” Vivian reminded him.
In the end, there wasn’t anything she could promise him. Even if he had chosen to stay, they were
destined to not have too much interaction with each other in the future.
Even though that was what she thought, she couldn’t stop the tears from falling.
Fabian was disappointed that Vivian didn’t try and stop him from leaving. But when he saw her tears,
his heart ached for her. Besides that, all other feelings he used to feel for her were gone.
He wanted to wipe her tears away but was afraid that it wasn’t suitable for him to do so with their
relationship now. That was why he chose to only pat her on the shoulder.
“Don’t cry. I remember you saying that you hate crying when saying goodbyes. Why are you the one
crying now? Can I get a smile? I love it when you smile.”
Having heard that, Vivian nodded her head vigorously and tried her hardest to stop her tears, before
giving him a smile.
When they used to be a couple back then, Fabian would get sad whenever the school holidays came
as it meant that they wouldn’t be able to meet for at least a month. Especially when he accompanied
her to the bus stop. He would always have a grumpy look on his face.
On the other hand, she was always cheerful and it made Fabian even upset. He would ask bitterly if
she wouldn’t miss him.
And what did I say back then? I remember telling him that I didn’t like crying when saying goodbyes as
it would only make the situation sadder.
Vivian would even tease him by saying, “C’mon, smile! I love seeing how you smile. You won’t be
giving me a grumpy look when we’re saying goodbye, right? If you continue this, my memory of you for
the next month would probably be this look on your face.”
Fabian’s expression would only ease up a little when he heard that.
But what he didn’t know was that the moment she got into the waiting area, tears would pour out
uncontrollably. Her smile from before was just an act she had forced herself to put on.
She loved him so much back then, so how could she not feel sad? Vivian forced herself to smile for him
all because she wanted him to feel better. But I’m afraid that he will never find out about this ever.
Fabian returned a smile when he saw hers. “Let’s not be sad this time. Let’s be happy. We finally get to
return to the campus. Let’s just take a stroll around and forget about the sad stuff, alright?”
“Okay.” Vivian wiped away her tears and followed him.
“Hey, do you remember? You loved eating the braised eggplant at Eight Blessed,” Fabian said as he
pointed at the restaurant before them.
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“Tell me about it. So many people were buying it then and I didn’t get to buy it so many times when I
tried to.”
The man smiled at that. “There was one time when you queued for such a long time but it was all sold
out by the time it was your turn. You were so upset the whole afternoon. I had to skip my last class the
next day just to buy that dish for you.”
“That’s right,” Vivian replied with a nod. “But who told you to get three portions? Were you trying to feed
me like a pig?”
“Oh, I wonder who finished all three portions of it and burped in satisfaction in the end.”
He purposely rolled his eyes at her and she gave him a playful slap on his shoulder in return.
Just like that, they talked and laughed as they strolled around the campus. They reminisced about all
sorts of things that happened there and would break into laughter from time to time.
At the sight of such a happy Vivian, Fabian wished that they could just go back in time. He wished that
he didn’t go overseas and that they were still together. They would have gotten married after
graduating and had a kid, and they would their happy life together after that.
But now, all these could only happen in his dreams as she no longer belonged to him.
Joyful times were always short. The sky was already darkening and both of them made their way to the
campus entrance.
“When are you leaving?” Vivian asked.
“The morning after tomorrow.”
She nodded. “You have to take good care of yourself, okay?”
She didn’t say anything about sending him off at the airport since she knew that he wouldn’t allow her
to go. What’s the point even if I go? I’d only feel even more miserable.
Fabian heaved a sigh of relief when Vivian didn’t suggest sending him off. He didn’t want her to go at
all. He was afraid that he might be reluctant to leave if he saw her. But he knew that if Vivian were to
suggest it, he would never reject it.
That was why he was relieved that she didn’t say anything about that. This way, I can at least leave
without any hesitation. It’d only make it harder for me to forget her if I saw her right before leaving.
“You too. You have to take good care of yourself. Remember this, Vivian, you have to allow yourself to
be happy. This is my biggest wish before I leave. Can you promise me that you’ll do that?”
“Okay.” She nodded as she choked out the words, “I’m sorry, Fabian. About Mark, I-”
Vivian was still unable to let go of the guilt she was feeling. If she hadn’t caused such a scene, Fabian
wouldn’t have to move away from his hometown to another country. He’d have to start everything all
over again. How difficult would that be?
“This isn’t your fault. I don’t blame you,” he consoled her gently. “My father brought this upon himself,
and it has nothing to do with anyone else. If it makes you happier, just think of it as his atonement for all
the things he has done for himself.”
Happier? Am I even happy?
No. I’m not. Even though I don’t regret it, I’m not happy. So what if Mark was punished? I’m still
divorced and Larry still doesn’t have a father. Nothing’s changed.
“Take care,” Vivian looked at him and said.
“You too. I… I’ll get going now.” At that, Fabian turned to leave. The moment he turned around, a drop
of tear fell from his face while he took slow but steady steps away from her.
Sorrow and bitterness washed over Vivian as she watched him leave. They had once been so in love
with each other, but they were parting their ways now.
At least her love wasn’t in vain. The man really understood her and that was why neither of them said
goodbye in the end.
It wasn’t because they didn’t want to see each other ever again, but because they knew that even if
they weren’t by each other’s sides, they would still work hard to live a better, happier life.
The jury had finally reached a verdict and Mark had been sentenced to a seven-year jail term for
bribery.
On his third day in prison, Finnick planned to visit him. There were some things that he needed to ask
Mark and he wanted to personally hear his answers.
His footsteps were heavy as he made his way into the prison. Never in a million years had he expected
himself to visit a family member at such a place.
Family? Finnick shook his head and chuckled bitterly when the word surfaced in his mind.
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Once he went in and mentioned Mark’s name, the prison officer notified him that there was someone
else paying him a visit.
Fabian had already gone abroad and Samuel was at home. Finnick’s brows furrowed as he tried to
think of someone who would visit Mark. But after a moment, he gave up thinking that it must be a friend
in the business circle. He then went in the direction the prison officer pointed at before taking a seat
and waited.
Meanwhile, Evelyn was actually the one paying Mark a visit. However, she lacked her usual beauty.
Instead, she sat before the man with her face as pale as a sheet.
She hadn’t been able to live peacefully ever since she found out that he had been arrested. No one
knew Evelyn’s dark secrets and evil deeds in the past better than Mark.
She wasn’t worried about Vivian’s kidnapping as Finnick was a man of his words. Even though he was
ruthless when he sent Mark to jail, he didn’t hold her accountable for it. Seems like he’s decided to let
me off the hook.
But she felt more resentful than grateful about it. She had paid the price of losing her legs yet all she
got was such an unfavorable outcome. I can’t accept this! I will get my revenge on Vivian for everything
she has done one day.
What Evelyn was most worried about at the moment was the incident from fifteen years ago. What if
Mark isn’t able to handle all the interrogation in prison and reveals everything to the police?
Ever since the man had been arrested, she had been wanting to meet up with him as soon as possible.
However, during the court’s sessions, she couldn’t find a way to meet with him without the help of
Finnick and the Morrison family. She had been anxious the whole time all because of that.
Hence, this was the reason she came to see Mark immediately the moment he was allowed to have
visitors.
I need to prevent Mark from saying anything about what happened before anyone finds out. He must
understand what he should play dumb.
“Why did you want to meet me?” he asked impatiently. Unlike Evelyn, he wasn’t anxious and did not
want to see her at all.
If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have ended up in such a predicament. She’s the one who caused me to
go to jail! I must’ve been blinded back then. How could I agree to work with her?
“Mark… Mr. Norton, what on earth were you thinking?” At the sight of the impatient look on Mark’s face,
Evelyn became furious as well and couldn’t stop herself from insulting him, “You have betrayed me and
told Finnick everything. What good did it bring you? If he didn’t know anything about this, would he
have gotten angry and reported you? Who’s the one who ended up falling into the trap you set up? I’m
still doing fine here, yet you have ended up in jail. So tell me, what were you planning when you
exposed me?”
Nevertheless, he did not get mad and refute even after being insulted like that. Both Vivian and Finnick
had forced him into a corner. He had reached a stalemate now so no matter what choice he made, it
would be a wrong one.
He was the one who was careless and left his tracks uncovered. As a result, Vivian was able to
blackmail him and all he could do was admit defeat.
“Did you come here just to say all these?” Mark asked as he suppressed the anger in him.
“What? So I can’t visit you for no reason?” Her words sounded almost like she was sounding him out.
He probably hasn’t said anything about that incident. I might just be overthinking this.
After all, none of us will benefit from this if he reveals it.
“You don’t seem like you’re here just to visit me. It seems more like you have something to ask of me.”
The man had a look on his face as though he saw through her. He knew quite well just what kind of
person Evelyn was and she would never do anything that didn’t benefit her.
I’d rather believe that money would fall from the sky than to believe that she’s just here to visit me.
The woman’s face turned cold upon hearing that. “What is there to ask of you? There’s no such thing
as ‘asking for help’ in my dictionary.”
“Aren’t you afraid that I would expose the truth about Finnick’s kidnapping that happened years ago?”
he threatened as he took a side glance at her, an extremely smug smile hung on his lips.
For the first time in days, he was in such a good mood. He was in a difficult situation, so it was rare for
someone to come to him, afraid that he would leak a secret he knew.
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“How dare you!” Evelyn shouted in anger. “Don’t forget that you were part of it as well. Do you think the
police would reduce your sentence if you told them about it? It would only worsen your situation.”
“Hahaha…”
Mark was slightly startled at first, but he couldn’t help but burst into a fit of laughter. No normal person
can ever understand what Evelyn is thinking. I see… So she’s worried about this.
“I’m already in jail. Do you think I’d care about that? So what if they added more years to my sentence?
It’s no difference to me,” he ridiculed.
My life is doomed no matter how long I have to stay in prison. After what has happened, I would never
be able to survive in the business circle anymore even if they released me now.
Mark was a person who wanted to be the best all his life. He took meticulous steps for everything he
did, afraid that his actions were for naught if he even took a wrong step, just to fight Finnick for Norton
Corporation. After doing things so carefully for so many years, he had never expected that he would
end up in such a fate.
“Come on, speak your terms. What do I have to do so you won’t confess those matters?” Evelyn asked
while suppressing her anger. “As long as it’s something that I can do, I’ll do my best.”
He sneered at that. How cunning of her. She’s setting conditions even in this situation.
“What else is there to ask from you? I don’t even have the most basic dom now. But now that I think
about it, it doesn’t seem like a bad thing if you’re here in prison with me.”
Evelyn fumed and she clenched her fists tightly. How can he even think about threatening me when
he’s already in such a state?
Her fingernails cut her flesh and pain shot through her arms but she didn’t care. Does he think that I’d
be afraid of him just because he said that? Hmph. I have a bunch of ways that would make him agree
to seal his mouth.
The corner of her lips tilted upwards and she lowered her head as she stroked her area where her
fingernails cut her. Then, she said nonchalantly, “You’re in prison and a dead mouse feels no cold. I
admit that I can’t do anything to you. However, don’t forget that your son is still outside.”
“What do you mean?” Mark asked instantly. Fabian is my hope for everything in the future. He can’t
have anything happening to him!
“I’m obviously threatening you. If you say anything about what happened years ago, then I will find a
way to make Fabian suffer.” Evelyn’s smile was especially vicious as she spoke.
“He’s your only son, isn’t he? If something were to happen to him, I’m afraid there won’t be anyone who
would take care of you in your old age.”
Panic rose in him but Mark managed to regain his composure quickly. After calming down and thinking
about it carefully, he decided not to care about her threat.
Hmph! Who does she think she is? Without the Morrison family or Finnick to back her up, there is no
way she can do as she pleases.
At the thought of it, he stared at her with scornful eyes and said, “Do you think you’re still the lady of the
Morrison family? If you want something to happen to my son, you’d need to have the capability to do
so.”
However, Evelyn wasn’t anxious when she saw that he didn’t believe her words. She still looked as
calm and confident as she was before.
“So what if I’m not the lady of Morrison family anymore? You know very well how much money I have
after the kidnapping incident. Don’t you think I have enough to hire an assassin to kill your son?”
“Don’t you dare!” Mark roared as he stood up abruptly.
“Are you mimicking me?” she asked with a smile. Her expression suddenly turned cold as she added,
“Too bad. I’m not afraid of you. Mark my words, I’d do just that.”
“Evelyn Morrison! If you hurt my son, I will…” He was at a loss for words. He didn’t even have dom
anymore so how was he supposed to do anything to Evelyn?
“What will you do? I bet you can’t think of anything!” she sneered. “Let me tell you this. You can only
listen to me from now on. You’ll be retrieving your son’s dead body if you even utter a single word about
what happened back then.”
He clenched his fists tightly and his teeth were almost crushed from being clenched so tightly before he
muttered an “Fine” in response. What else could I do? There was nothing he could do except to agree
to her terms.
“I guarantee that I will keep my lips sealed about what happened that year. But you have to promise me
that you’ll never hurt my son!” Mark said as he locked eyes with Evelyn.
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After hearing Mark’s answer, Evelyn heaved a sigh of relief. “Don’t worry. I won’t hurt your son without
reason.”
“I hope you keep your word,” warned Mark uneasily. “If anything happens to Fabian, the police will be
informed about that incident immediately.”
“I promise,” replied Evelyn smugly. Ha! Weren’t you arrogant earlier? Look, you’re agreeing to my
conditions now.
Mark snickered and left.
His heart was full of remorse. I didn’t know my son would get involved in the end. Evelyn, you wicked
woman! You’ll stop at nothing in order to achieve your target!
As her goal had been achieved, Evelyn wasn’t at all mad at Mark’s reaction. She pushed herself out of
the room happily. Done. Time to deal with the next matter at hand.
She had just left the visiting room when Finnick appeared at the other end of the hallway. What a
coincidence? We’re visiting Mark on the same day?
She hastily hid in the stairway next to her as her heart thumped anxiously. Luckily, I was fast enough to
hide out of sight.
Evelyn patted her chest and poked out her head carefully. After watching Finnick entering the visiting
room, she pushed herself out of the stairway and left hastily.
When Evelyn exited the prison gates, she finally exhaled a sigh of relief. Oh my, that was scary. I’ll be
in trouble if Finnick saw me back there.
The driver spotted her exit and scurried over to push her wheelchair.
“Be careful!” Evelyn frowned and chided the driver for accidentally pushing her over a bump.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Morrison. I’ll be more careful,” replied the driver fearfully. Deep down, he was already
cursing her.
Damn it, if I didn’t have to support my family, I wouldn’t be here right now. She’s the most annoying
employer I’ve ever came across!
After making sure Evelyn was comfortable in her seat, the driver returned to his driver’s seat. He was
sweating profusely by now.
“Ms. Morrison, are we…” he paused and hurriedly corrected himself. “Are you going to head home
now?”
The driver could still remember how Evelyn roared at him previously, “There’s no we! I’m not the same
as you!”
“No. I want to go to the hospital.”
Evelyn told him about the hospital’s address impatiently. After getting the address, the driver grunted in
acknowledgment and drove off.
He had been scolded a couple of times before finally mastering the “steady” speed that Evelyn wanted.
Meanwhile, Mark came out to meet Finnick.
The former was terribly upset at Evelyn earlier, so when he saw Finnick, molten anger rolled through
him instantly.
“How dare you come here!”
Finnick was feeling a little uncomfortable. It wasn’t because of Mark’s rude words.
At the sight of Mark clad in a prison uniform, haggard and disheveled, his hair an oily mess, Finnick felt
sorry for his brother.
Mark was no longer his confident self but a beggar at the mercy of the justice system. At that moment,
Finnick felt bad for his brother.
Yet, it was a fitting punishment for what he had done.
Seeing the sympathy in Finnick’s gaze, Mark’s anger heightened. This was something that he wished
would never happen. How dare you?
“Finnick, you’re more ruthless than I’ve imagined. After all, you sent your own brother to jail. I am
nowhere close to you.”
“You deserve it,” said Finnick indifferently.
“Yes, I deserve it,” admitted Mark. “But why did you go to this extent? What will you gain from exposing
those matters? You own shares in Norton Corporation, too. Are you seriously going to ruin the Norton
family?”
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“Shares?” Finnick sneered. “They are nothing compared to my child!”
“What child?” Mark returned, confused. He had never heard of Finnick’s child. Could it be his bas*ard?
At that thought, Mark furrowed his brows. If Finnick had a child, the Norton family would belong to him
entirely. He didn’t want his past efforts to pave the path for Finnick.
“Yes, my child!” Finnick raised his voice. A dangerous gleam appeared in his eyes. “If you and Evelyn
hadn’t schemed against Vivian, I wouldn’t have misunderstood and thought she was pregnant with
another man’s child! She wouldn’t have lost the child after that!”
Oh, the child is no longer alive. Mark heaved a sigh of relief. Swiftly, terror overtook him. As Finnick’s
child was dead, he wouldn’t show any mercy.
“I’m too ruthless?” Finnick scoffed. “I thought I was being too kind. This isn’t enough to avenge my
dead child!”
“What more do you want?” Mark questioned fearfully. I’m already in jail. What more does Finnick want?
What else can he do?
They had been at odds for years, so Mark knew what Finnick was like. If Finnick refused to let him off
the hook, Mark was afraid he might make things worse for him in jail.
Instead of answering him, Finnick demanded, “You were the one behind my kidnapping more than ten
years ago, right? Did you try to burn me to death?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Why would that have anything to do with me?” Mark feigned
innocence.
Finnick responded coolly, “Do you really think I found nothing over the years?” He continued, “A few
years ago, I came to know that you were the culprit, but I didn’t have any evidence. Now, I’ll give you a
chance to repent. Will you admit to it? Or do you want me to continue gathering evidence? It’s your
choice.”
His voice turned threatening. “If I find evidence to tie you to the matter, I’ll make sure you pay for what
you did.”
Mark nearly burst out indignantly. What’s going on today? Why is everyone threatening me in prison
today?
Even if I admit to it now, will he let me off the hook? Mark wasn’t foolish enough to trust Finnick’s
words. Alas, he had no choice.
After a moment of deliberation, Mark decided to make a confession.
“Yes, I was the one who hired the kidnappers to kidnap you.” Mark didn’t reveal Evelyn’s name as he
wanted to protect his son.
“I knew it.” It didn’t come as a surprise to Finnick, but he was still affected by Mark’s confession. After
all, Mark was his brother. They shared the same blood.
As his heart sank, Finnick recalled what Mark had cried out earlier. He parted his lips to mock, “I
might’ve sent you to jail, but you were also cruel enough to try to murder me!”
Mark burst out laughing. “Finnick, I’ll take back my words. We’ve fought all over the years. I don’t think
of you as my brother. We’re no longer a family.”
“Why?” inquired Finnick. “Why did you suddenly try to harm me back then? Don’t tell me it’s because of
Norton Corporation.”
Upon hearing Finnick’s question, Mark clenched his fists as a vein popped out in his neck. That was
part of the reason but you have no idea how much I hated you! I wanted you dead!
Since young, everyone only had eyes for Finnick. They’d praised Finnick for being accomplished,
handsome and smart. Mark couldn’t understand why. Why does he always get the attention!