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Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1431
“What do you want? Do you intend to bring Hannah back here? I’m telling you right now: that’s impossible!” Heather exclaimed emotionally.
Hannah was a good woman through and through, but the problem was that she could not conceive. That issue was like a landmine buried deep within her.
I’m the elder of the Norton family. How can I possibly allow the bloodline of the noble Norton family to end like this?
“Mom, can you please calm down and let me finish? Do you see yourself right now? What do you look like? A wealthy landlady in the feudal era? Or the dictatorial Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty?”
Fabian found it quite unacceptable. Mom, how can you expect me to give up the love of my life for the sake of carrying on the family lineage? Don’t you think that’s too much to ask for? Yes, Hannah cannot conceive. But we can still adopt, can’t we? Are you saying that all those people out there with fertility problems should die alone?
“Hmph! Just like I thought. Children grow up and think they know everything. How dare you talk to me like that? I’m your mother! I’m telling you now, so what if I’m the dictator in this family? What are you going to do about that? Do you plan to abandon your mother in favor of a simple woman?”
Heather lectured him, giving in to her emotions again. She could tolerate anything, but this was the one thing that she could not accept. Why? This was a family problem. It was not merely her or Fabian’s personal matter. She could not bring herself to joke about it.
“Mom, don’t you think you’re being unfair to Hannah? Think about it, why are people out there constantly conspiring against Hannah, framing her, and at one point even have her kidnapped? She was just a journalist from a media company. How could she have attracted such a high volume of resentment?”
Fabian remained patient as he explained his perspective to his agitated mother, as he always did. He hoped he could change his mother’s traditional mindset.
“Of course I know that you’re the cause of Hannah’s sufferings, but what can we do about that? “Hannah cannot conceive. So what do you expect from me? “What am I supposed to tell your father? “What do you expect me to tell the ancestors of the Norton family after I pass on?
“Now’s not the time for you to be stubborn, Fabian. I’m telling you, I won’t allow that woman to enter this house no matter what! If you insist on marrying her, then… over my dead body!” Heather exclaimed viciously as she put her foot down.
Fabian understood where his mother was coming from, but he had to consider Hannah’s situation. What happens to her then? Am I supposed to leave her suffering in silence? My darling has suffered the greatest pain to ever befall a woman. All because of me. Now she can’t conceive. How can I give up on her like that? What does that make me?
“Mom, have you ever considered this? “Hannah and I really love each other. She is a kind and gentle girl. When we were dating, and I happened to buy her new clothes, she took care to remember the price of the item. After she received her salary, she would pay back the entire sum, down to the smallest unit. “Now, just because she cannot provide an heir, I have to let her go?
“What do you think I am? “A cold-blooded animal? “Even if I were a rock, I should have warmed up after being with her for such a long time, right?”
Fabian knew that his mother was a big softie on the inside despite her sharp tongue, so he appealed to her emotions on purpose.
Heather suddenly felt a hint of bitterness. Yes, Hannah’s a nice girl. Fabian is really fortunate to have met a girl like her. But…
Heather was still unable to shake off the metaphorical shackles of the mundane world. She was confused and conflicted. Fabian’s attempt at persuasion was not entirely wasted on her.
Fabian watched as his mother sank into silence, looking to be deep in thought. It dawned on him that she was wavering, so he took the opportunity to convince her even more.
“Mom, please think carefully about what I said. You of all people should know what it feels like to live under such a corrupted ideology. How can you not understand that such ideas will only lead to the incarceration of society?”
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Heather was actually a product of her time too. Fabian’s father, Mark, came from a well-to-do family, while his mother, Heather, was one of four children in a household struggling to make ends meet. Regardless, Mark married Heather in spite of societal pressure, didn’t he?
Heather was also determined to change the public mindset through her own efforts, so she became a diligent and thrifty housewife with the virtues of a good woman. In time, people became more accepting of the couple.
Heather shuddered involuntarily at what Fabian had just said.
Yes… Fabian’s right, isn’t he? I was a victim too… So why am I repeating the cycle? Why am I forcing it on him? How am I different from those before me? But… what about the Norton bloodline? How can the Norton family go on without an heir?
Heather showed signs of hesitation, but was not entirely convinced yet. The obsession over the lack of an heir still lingered in her mind.
Fabian sensed his mother’s struggles reflected on her face. He rose and approached her, leaned forward ever so slowly, and spoke to her softly.
“Mom, I know you like Hannah. I understand everything that you’ve just told me. You should know, with today’s advance technology, there may be a cure for Hannah’s infertility. Besides, we can always adopt a kid, can’t we?”
Hearing Fabian’s gentle words, Heather recovered from her daze and turned to him.
“Fabian, I know you’ve suffered too, but there’s nothing I can do about it. I know what we’re doing is unfair to Hannah. I can let Hannah have all the assets the company can offer while still running on sufficient support, but I absolutely cannot allow her into the Norton family.”
“Mom, why can’t you understand? Hannah didn’t marry me for the money. If it’s money she wants, she wouldn’t have left in a hurry just because you told her to leave when she wasn’t fully conscious.”
Fabian was not pleased to hear that his mother wanted to utilize their wealth to make Hannah leave him. He felt that bribing Hannah with money was an insult to her character.
After listening to Fabian’s reasoning, Heather agreed that her son had a point. If Hannah was only interested in money, she would surely demand a large sum from Heather after waking up that day, and then she would leave.
Fabian’s response rendered Heather speechless. They had come to her worst fears.
Hannah’s such a kind girl. She doesn’t expect any reward at all for being with Fabian. What else can I say about that?
Fabian spoke again, sulkily this time, “Mom, do you know how much pain Hannah’s willing to endure for me? After finding out she had a miscarriage and could no longer conceive, she chose to leave. And yet I have to be the coward. I’m the cowardly husband who can’t even bring her back.
“Me. Your son, Fabian. How great of a president can I be if I can’t even protect the woman I love? How do I deserve to be the leader of a company when my wife is grieving and yet I choose to run away?
“I abandoned the woman who almost lost her life to save mine, for the sake of the so-called family lineage. How am I worthy of being called a responsible man?”
Fabian paused before continuing, “Think about it, Mom. What if Dad had chosen to leave you because he couldn’t handle societal pressure? How would you feel about that?”
By then, Fabian had gotten onto his knees. He kneeled firmly in front of his mother. “Mom, whether you agree to it or not, I’ll bring Hannah home this time. She can’t give birth, but that doesn’t matter. We can adopt.”
Heather felt heartbroken to see her son kneel in front of her. At the same time, Fabian’s words prompted her to think hard about their conflict. Have I truly done something wrong?
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“If Hannah and I… are the reason for the Norton family’s extinction, then… I’m sorry I’m not the filial son you wanted.”
Fabian would not weaken in his resolve. Regardless of Hannah’s ability to bear children, he would bring her home as promised. After all, Hannah was the woman he loved.
When Hannah left, Fabian was forced to admit how much she mattered to him.
Fabian’s decision must have triggered his mother, for the older woman got angry in a flash. She barely managed to draw a long, spiritless breath while repressing most of her other emotions.
Heather lifted her hand high as she got ready to give her rebellious son a good slap, hoping it would serve as a wake-up call. How can you say such a thing? You’re the president of a large company, for heaven’s sake!
“I’m sorry, Mom. I don’t wish to escape my responsibilities this time. Take care of yourself.”
Fabian slowly lowered his head. Who would ever have thought that he, the company president with so much at his command, would be kneeling on the ground in such a miserable state?
Fabian sneered under his breath. So what if I’m the president? So what if I’m well-respected? All that was undoubtedly insignificant when it came to love. Fabian was determined to endure his mother’s slap and put everything to an end. He needed to woo the love of his life once again, who was almost falling out of reach. He needed to bring Hannah back to the Norton Residence.
Fabian kept those in his thoughts as he quietly waited for the inevitable. But in the end, Heather could not bear to do it. Instead, she sighed, “Ah, geez! There’s nothing I can do now that my child’s all grown up. You’ll have to deal with this yourself. Don’t forget, I’m getting old. I want to spend my days sipping tea and taking care of my health. I don’t want to be bothered by unnecessary stuff.”
And so, Heather rose from her spot, stood up, walked past her son, and headed towards her room.
Fabian watched his mother leave. It was a bittersweet ending; this was his mother’s way of telling him that she approved of Hannah’s return. She just did not want to say it.
“Mom, I’ll let you know that this is the right decision. Hannah’s not an ordinary girl.”
Fabian rose too. He collapsed onto the sofa and sank into deep thought. Only he knew what was on his mind and how he came to a conclusion.
On the other side of town, Hannah was having the time of her life enjoying pizza. Despite her current marital status being kept a secret, she was still able to savor the food with much relish, much less doing it in front of Xavier with whom she had no relation at all.
Natasha, seemingly influenced by Hannah, cared little for maintaining a ladylike image. She rolled up her sleeves and dug into her pizza party.
In contrast, Xavier’s behavior was a lot more civilized. He dined like a gentleman. However, compared with Hannah and Natasha, he seemed rather out of place.
The meal ended quickly. After Hannah managed to grab the last slice of pizza and devour it, complete with a satisfying burp, she turned to Natasha, seeking her opinion. “So, what do you think? My recommendation has its merits, right? Do you like it?”
To be frank, the meal was scrumptious. But for a professional assassin like Natasha who was used to undergoing highly intensive training on an everyday basis, the portion of food she had just consumed was undoubtedly not enough for her.
If she were only hanging out with Hannah, she might have told the woman what she truly felt. But Xavier was present, so she had to act accordingly.
Natasha knew that Xavier was Fabian’s rival and, up till then, the man was still relentlessly pursuing Hannah.
Furthermore, based on her observation of Hannah’s attitude towards Xavier, Natasha could tell that Hannah did not like him at all. Hence, she decided to tell a little white lie to get Xavier off their case.
“Yes, indeed. I have to say, you have good taste, Hannah. This place is great. The shop’s not very big, but the food speaks for itself,” Natasha replied Hannah with a smile.
Her eyes fluttered to meet Xavier’s gaze, and she added, “Hannah, I think it’s about time we get going. Can we drop by the company? It just so happens that I have not reported to work yet.”
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Hannah nodded in agreement. Ever since her return, Natasha had offered to help her move and, hence, had never gotten around to meet their senior editor. That certainly would not do, for it would leave a bad impression.
After some consideration, Hannah said, “Oh, that’s a good idea. We can clean up your desk while we’re at it, so that it’s ready for you tomorrow.”
She rose from her seat, and then addressed both Natasha and Xavier, “Alright, we’re leaving.”
Hannah led them to the shop entrance. Xavier, who was walking behind the two women, checked his wristwatch for the time. He frowned. Apparently, it was getting late. If he insisted on following Hannah, she would not be pleased. He supposed it would be better for him to excuse himself than to make her resent him.
At the entrance of the shop, Xavier had the sense to stop there and bade farewell to Hannah. “Ms. Young, I enjoyed our dinner together. I do look forward to the next occasion,” he said.
After they parted ways, Xavier got into his car and barked instructions at his assistant. “Get to Hannah’s neighborhood now. I want you to purchase the house right opposite hers. No, scratch that. I’ll do it myself.”
The assistant almost fell out of the driver’s seat when he heard that. Excuse me? What are you playing at this time, Mr. Jackson?
Xavier’s assistant considered the order, and then proceeded to ask his boss, “Mr. Jackson, don’t we have a contract to sign?”
“Shut it, will you? Didn’t you hear me? Can’t you see what’s at stake here? There’s always time to make money later, but if I lose sight of the woman I love, I don’t know when I’ll get another chance!”
Xavier could not help but roll his eyes at his assistant as he lectured him. What a fool! This brat almost cost me the greatest happiness of my life!
“Y-Yes, Mr. Jackson!”
The assistant obeyed with a silly smile on his face. He then turned the steering wheel around and drove the car onto the road.
“Mr. Jackson, you really don’t have to deal with such a minor issue yourself. Why don’t you leave it to me? In the meantime, you can head over to the other place and get the contract signed,” the assistant suggested boldly.
He and Xavier used to be classmates. He was just as capable as Xavier in getting things done, if not more. So, he did not think Xavier had anything to worry about.
But once the words came out of his mouth, Xavier hit him hard on his head and berated him, “Forget about the contract! If I don’t seize this opportunity to pursue Hannah, Fabian might get the upper hand. How can I relax at a time like this?
“You, on the other hand, can’t do anything right! I’m convinced that if it weren’t for you, I would have won Hannah many times over. You give me so many bad ideas! Gosh, it’s like you’re a jinx or something!”
“I… I swear, Mr. Jackson, I do not mean anything else. I have been serving you faithfully from the get-go. I should at least deserve credit for my efforts, right? What I suggested, you see… I believe it works on any girl…” Xavier’s assistant began.
He sounded aggrieved, but before he could finish what he wanted to say, Xavier flicked the back of his head again. “Use your head, will you? Do you think I’d fancy just any other woman?”
“Of course not, sir. You’re right. I just…”
“Ah, damn it!”
Unsurprisingly, Xavier whacked his assistant one more time. “What the heck is wrong with you? Just take me there already! Or should I get someone else to do your job?”
“I’m on it, sir!”
Xavier’s assistant grimaced. Darn, I shouldn’t have said all that.
But Xavier knew that his assistant was just giving him good advice.
However, since the subject matter involved Hannah, he could not take it as a joke. He had to be cautious when making his next move, so he decided to take on the task personally.
“Mr. Jackson, we’re here,” the assistant reminded Xavier as he slowly parked the car in front of an apartment building.
Xavier nodded, opened the car door, and got out of the vehicle. He had barely embraced the fresh air outside when he spotted a white Lincoln parked just a short distance away. His eyes narrowed at the sight. Huh? Could that be Fabian’s car?
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“Come on, let’s go!”
Xavier somehow had a bad feeling about this. Why is a luxury car like this one parked in this kind of neighborhood? I remember Fabian happens to like this type of cars.
Unless Fabian had arrived one step ahead of him, Xavier could not think of any other possibility. As the thought came to mind, he quickened his steps.
As Xavier walked closer to his destination, he ran into Fabian, as expected.
At that time, Fabian was standing in the corridor, his assistant next to him. The two were engaged in discussion with the resident living right opposite Hannah’s unit.
Xavier had a bad hunch about the scene that was taking place before him. He quickly shot a glance at his assistant, and his eyes darkened before he directed a cold gaze at Fabian.
Fabian had yet to notice Xavier’s arrival. He was merely waiting in silence while his assistant explained their proposal to the resident. His face was one of confidence with not a single hint of worry. He believed that no ordinary family would refuse the price he offered.
After meeting Xavier’s gaze, the assistant understood what he was meant to do. As if on cue, he sprinted forward, walked in front of Fabian so that he reached the resident’s other side, and then introduced himself, “Hello, nice to meet you. I’m the assistant to the president of Jackson Group. You can call me Mr. Lockhart.”
At that moment, Fabian’s assistant showed a hint of dissatisfaction. Why are you stealing my job? Mr. Norton finally assigned a task to me, and you’re ruining it! Do you have a grudge against me or something?
But as Fabian’s assistant, if his employer had nothing to say about it, he ought not put on an overly tough attitude. Otherwise, he would only dishonor Fabian.
This was not a line he could cross, so he resisted the anger that was boiling from within. He cast a fierce look at Xavier’s assistant before glancing at Fabian, hoping to get clued in on his employer’s next move. At Fabian’s orders, he would be more than willing to compete with that intruder. What a joke!
Phoenix Group was the top company in Chanaea, and Jackson Group was out of its league.
Fabian furrowed his brows, his hawkish eyes sharpening with a glacial look. He gave his assistant a nod before turning around to face Xavier.
He had a hunch that since Xavier’s assistant was present in the compound, that meant the big man himself was definitely here too. He chortled under his breath. Oh, my. What now? Can’t hold back, can you? Want to make this a fair competition?
“Mr. Norton, what a coincidence. Fancy meeting you here. For someone as busy as yourself, I can’t imagine you’d come to a place like this. It certainly blows my mind.”
Xavier noticed Fabian’s chilly, pensive eyes, and brushed it off. Both he and Fabian came from the five prominent families, after all. He was not intimidated at the least. He approached Fabian with a smile.
Xavier thought he had hidden his discontent pretty well, but Fabian still managed to see through him.
Fabian shook his head in disapproval, before responding to Xavier in a flat tone, “Ah, Mr. Jackson. This place isn’t exactly small, so I wonder what brings you here. Or are you telling me that this place actually belongs to your family, and outsiders aren’t allowed to come here?”
Fabian did not mince his words at all. How could he be polite to someone who was constantly plotting to steal his woman away from him?
Xavier could not help but laugh at Fabian’s statement while his heart hardened. Wow. Such harsh words, Fabian. Are you afraid that I’ll steal Hannah away?
“Oh, Mr. Norton. What makes you say that? It’s your dom to go wherever you want. It’s just that I hear you’ve taken to the bottle these days, so I admit I’m a little surprised to see that you’re able to find time to visit this part of town.”
Xavier managed to draw blood with every word he spoke. Each syllable was as heart-wrenching as the next.
Fabian later reflected on himself. Indeed, it’s true I have some misgivings, but nevertheless those are my private affairs. I don’t suppose they have anything to do with you.
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Fabian shrugged his shoulders, ignoring Xavier’s insults. With a disdainful look, he smiled at the latter. “Well, I was distressed and upset a few days ago, so I was drowning my sorrows instead of indulging in fine wine. Luckily, things changed, and I overcame it.”
He then approached Xavier and added, “Now that you mention it, I want to thank someone whom you know.”
With a sardonic smile on his face, he continued, “That’s my wife, Hannah Young. I wouldn’t be able to meet you today if it hadn’t been for her!”
In fact, Fabian said that deliberately. Ha, how ridiculous! He thought he could surpass me!
Immediately, Xavier’s expression darkened when Fabian asserted his identity as Hannah’s husband. Still, he responded with a haughty smile, “Haha! It’s good to know that!”
Meanwhile, their assistants were competing spectacularly with each other, as if the winning party would be handsomely rewarded.
“Well, let me tell you. Phoenix Group is the largest enterprise in Chanaea. Mr. Norton will definitely stand by his promise, so please give my words some careful consideration!” Fabian’s assistant highlighted the influence of Phoenix Group, trying to convince the resident.
Clearly, Xavier’s assistant knew Fabian’s assistant approached the resident for the same purpose. Oh well, it is undeniable that Phoenix Group is so powerful, but does it matter? No, it doesn’t! What matters most are who can acquire the house and who can persuade the resident.
“Haha! I don’t deny what he said.” Xavier’s assistant forced a smile, and his face turned stony in the blink of an eye.
He then continued, “Though Phoenix Group is the largest enterprise in Chanaea, they can’t even resolve their internal affairs, let alone fulfilling their promise to you. “Try to imagine. If you joined their fiercely competitive company, you could be defeated anytime. Well, put that aside and look at the cohesion in the workplace. Would you stay in a company that is rife with office politics or would you rather work in a company with diligent and highly motivated staff whom the employer cares about?
“Besides, Phoenix Group won’t permanently be the largest enterprise in Chanaea. A company that is full of contradictions won’t last long, so you should choose Jackson Group instead!”
Staying close to Xavier, his assistant would definitely pay attention to the affairs of the other families. After all, the five prominent families had been collaborating and competing with each other. Therefore, it was understandable that Xavier’s assistant knew about the internal split-up in Phoenix Group.
Upon hearing those remarks, Fabian’s assistant felt a flicker of irritation. If it had not been for the fact that he had a task at hand and Fabian was around, he would have taught Xavier’s assistant a lesson.
In fact, that incident had left an emotional scar on each of the employees in Phoenix Group. They would not have betrayed the company if it were not for Lyna’s dirty tricks.
Fabian took good care of his employees’ welfare and was highly respected in Phoenix Group. That was also the reason why his assistant was annoyed with those remarks.
“Oh! By the way, if you don’t believe this, you can check out some posts! You should be able to discover the truth there. After all, the truth will come to light!” Xavier’s assistant added, gloating over the ruin of his rival.
The resident looked at them with suspicion gleaming in her eyes. Actually, when she learned about the purpose of Fabian’s assistant’s visit, she wondered why someone wanted to buy her house all of a sudden. Besides, the offer put forward by him was way too tempting.
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Indeed, she was eager to hand over the house to Fabian’s assistant one day earlier for fear that he would revoke his offer. However, the sudden appearance of Xavier’s assistant surprised her.
In fact, her small house was in a remote area and no one had ever inquired about it or offered to buy it, but it had suddenly become a hot commodity that everyone wanted to buy it. Furthermore, the offer price was so lucrative that she could easily get a house which was several times bigger than the current one, in Baykeep city center.
Such an offer would definitely tempt her. She learned from their conversation that both of them came from influential backgrounds. Nevertheless, it sounded that Jackson Group was performing well and flourishing, whereas Phoenix Group was facing some problems and might collapse despite being the largest enterprise in Chanaea.
That resident then glanced at Fabian’s assistant, and her eyes were filled with doubt, which seemed like questioning the credibility of those remarks.
Upon seeing the doubtful glint in her eyes, Fabian’s assistant gritted his teeth in anger. How dare he mention this to her! That’s just too much!
Immediately, his expression darkened. Looking at Xavier’s assistant, he warned, “If you continue making false statements, we’ll sue you for defamation!”
Naturally, Xavier’s assistant, who had gone through ups and downs with Xavier all that while, would not be taken aback by his words. Instead, he defended, “You should know clearly whether or not those statements were defamatory! Of course, I won’t be afraid if you really sue me for defamation!”
Meanwhile, Fabian and Xavier were walking slowly toward their assistants. When Fabian came near to Xavier’s assistant and heard those words, it roused his anger. “Oh, Mr. Jackson has hired so many talented people! Even a mere assistant has a silver tongue. Every cock will crow upon his own dunghill. That’s really awesome!”
Xavier knew Fabian was trying to imply that his assistant was aggressive and relied on his power to bully others. Instead of confronting Fabian, he smiled faintly and paid no heed to his words.
Then, Xavier responded, “Haha, it’s not worth mentioning! Being the head of the group, we should possess a keen eye and be able to pick excellent talents!”
With an ulterior motive, he purposely added, “Well, as for your assistant… tsk, tsk! He isn’t up to par yet! Shall I send two of my staff over to train yours?”
Though Xavier was being sarcastic, Fabian remained calm and responded impassively, “Haha! Indeed, my assistant isn’t as good as yours. After all, our company is cultivating talents instead of training them to become bullies. I don’t think it’s necessary to send your staff over, as I still prefer the existing way. Though they don’t hold an imposing presence, they possess good character, unlike others!”
He then turned toward Xavier’s assistant and shot him an icy glare, like a domineering boss.
After that, he sneered, “Even if our group were to collapse, we would still be more powerful than many other companies. You can’t judge a book by its cover! In fact, those who failed dug their own graves!”
Though Xavier’s assistant met some big shots before, they were no match for Fabian. Besides, they were friendly to him, whereas Fabian was the only one who gave him a hard time.
Thus, when he looked at Fabian’s evil smile, he could not help but shudder. Eventually, he was rigid with fear and dared not fight back.
Upon seeing that, Xavier came near to them and said indifferently, “Fabian, don’t argue with a junior! Tsk, tsk! Isn’t it unreasonable?”
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“Ha! Are you saying that I’m calculative? Huh! Whatever!”
Without giving Xavier a chance to respond, Fabian immediately approached the resident. He patted her gently on the shoulder and said indifferently, “I want to buy this house. Since you are not happy with our price, you name your price then!”
Though Fabian’s tone was calm, he looked domineering indeed. His words set off a ripple of excitement within her.
What? I’m going to make a fortune! Yes! Should I ask for one million five hundred thousand? Wait a minute—is this too little? What about two million? Oh Gosh, I should ask for more! Alright, five million! This will be more than enough for me to live a happy life abroad for the rest of my life. Okay, that’s it!
The resident swallowed her saliva and looked at Fabian. When she was about to make her offer, Xavier, who was standing at the side, coughed. Then, she hesitated. Both of them come from similar backgrounds and are filthy rich! Of course, I’ll sell my house to the one who is willing to pay more! After all, who doesn’t love money?
“Oh, I’ve forgotten that Mr. Jackson is also interested to buy this house!” Fabian sneered.
Actually, instead of coaxing Hannah to get back together with him, he wanted to buy that house for a different purpose.
Fabian tried that tactic before. If he repeated it, Hannah would keep her distance from him. After all, she did not want to get back together with him.
By the time she realized it, she would not have any reaction toward him. In fact, Fabian just wanted to let Hannah’s protector move into the house so that he could afford her better protection.
Therefore, it did not matter if he could buy the house. Since Xavier wanted to get involved, Fabian did not mind letting him suffer a loss.
“Haha, what a coincidence! It happens that I want to buy this house as well. Why don’t we have a fair competition? The one who offers the highest price will get it!” Xavier smiled faintly.
He despised Fabian for what he had done. How dare he approach the owner directly! He’s so arrogant and doesn’t respect me at all, despite having the same standing. How could he say that to me? Don’t we want to buy the house for the same purpose?
Hmph! Let’s compete and see if Jackson Group or Phoenix Group will win!
It’s not about the value of this house, but it’s all about dignity! Whoever pulls out will be despised for being a coward!
Indeed, he was not as bold as Fabian.
Meanwhile, the resident happily nodded her head upon hearing the suggestion put forward by Xavier. She knew if the two competed, she would benefit from it.
“Haha! Fair competition? Forget about it! Don’t you remember you were badly defeated in our last competition? I don’t want it to happen again!” Fabian replied with a subtle smile.
His words stabbed Xavier to the heart like a sharp blade.
“Well, you can have the house then!” After Fabian finished his words, he snapped his fingers and was about to leave.
He said that purposely to provoke Xavier, knowing that the latter was also from a prominent family and could not tolerate such a humiliation.
Immediately, spasms of irritation crossed Xavier’s face. He glared at Fabian while trying to suppress his anger. “You don’t have to do that! Jackson Group can definitely afford such a small house!”
“Oh well! You can pay my offer price!” Fabian turned and walked away, leaving Xavier behind. It left him no choice but to clench his teeth angrily.
On the other hand, the resident was upset. Sigh! Why don’t they compete? I don’t even know how much Jackson Group offer will!
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Knowing that the offer price would at least drop by half without Fabian’s offer, the resident said languidly, “Just name your price!”
After all, losing a fortune distressed her.
“Hmph!” Looking at the resident, Xavier snorted and walked away as anger welled up in his chest.
He was so arrogant that he would not accept such a voluntary giving from Fabian.
Knowing that anger rose in Xavier like a tide, his assistant, who was standing behind him, cautiously asked, “Mr. Jackson, what about…”
He was afraid that he would offend his boss and have to bear the consequences.
Surprisingly, Xavier turned and gave him a faint smile. “Yes? I guess Fabian hasn’t bought the units above and below Hannah’s unit. Help me get these two units. We shall see where else he can stay!”
His assistant responded in a worried tone, “What if… I mean—what if Mr. Norton stays opposite Ms. Young’s house? Then, we’ll be on the losing side!”
“Oh, that’s impossible! He won’t buy that house. After all, people with such a status like us won’t simply go back on our word, or else we will suffer a loss of credibility. So, I’m sure that he won’t stay opposite Hannah’s house. Alright, you do as I say!” Xavier said confidently.
He finally realized the reason why Fabian always defeated him. Xavier cared too much about the outcome and failed to suppress his anger, whereas Fabian was completely different and always kept calm.
After he understood that, his anger vanished.
Nothing can stump me! Fabian, be prepared! I will make Hannah fall for me! Since you don’t cherish her, don’t blame me!
Meanwhile, Fabian was sitting in his luxury car smoking after he lit a cigarette.
“Mr. Norton, are we going to let it rest?” Obviously, his assistant could not take the matter lying down.
After taking a puff, he raised his head and blew smoke rings. Then, he responded calmly, “What are you talking about? Didn’t we let them buy the house?”
“What about Ms. Young’s safety…” His assistant sighed helplessly and dared not say further, knowing that it would be a vain attempt to persuade his boss.
“Don’t worry about that! Natasha is staying by her side. It shouldn’t be a problem under normal circumstances. We get more people to protect her just to be on the safe side,” Fabian replied impassively.
If I arrange for people to move into the opposite house, their identity will be revealed easily. Besides, if Hannah discovers it, she will guard against them and get rid of them. It won’t serve the purpose of protecting her. She will definitely resent me. This could mess up my plan of getting back together with her!
Thinking about that, he instructed his assistant, “Well, send someone to investigate Lyna and see if she has any tricks up her sleeve recently! By the way, at the appropriate time, you let her know we are keeping an eye on her.”
Fabian wanted Lyna to believe that he had taken precautions and warned her not to act rashly. By doing so, Hannah would be safer.
As soon as his assistant left, his phone rang.
After glancing at the phone, Fabian took a deep breath and answered the call.
He said with his calm and stretched voice, “Hello!”
Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1440
The intelligence officer said, “Mr. Norton, we have got some clues!”
He continued, “I have some leads to the death of Ms. Young’s mother. We found the housemaid who worked for the Blackwood family at that time and should be able to get some clues from her. We also checked all the hospitals’ records in Baykeep that year and finally found a ledger recording Felicia’s purchase of psychedelic drugs in a private hospital. I will send it to you shortly.”
Upon hearing that, Fabian ordered, “Alright, continue to investigate. Please be careful and don’t let the Blackwood family or Yvette discover it!”
He then hung up and stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray.
After that, Fabian lowered the car window, looking at the bustling city outside, and sank in thought.
Why did Felicia buy psychedelic drugs? Presumably, Hannah’s mother committed suicide because of these drugs.
Thinking of it, he could not help but shake his head. Hannah’s life is so sorrowful! She has gone through so many hardships. How did she manage to survive?
Oh well, I can’t do anything about that. These things have already happened. No matter how strong and powerful I am, it is impossible to turn back time and save her biological mother or our baby!
From now on, I must treat her well and pamper her, so that she can live happily.
The more Fabian thought about her past, the more he pitied her. Hannah, I’m sorry for making you suffer!
Soon, he arrived at Phoenix Group. His driver reminded, “Mr. Norton, we’re here!”
It was only then he regained his composure.
Fabian opened the car door, stepped out of his slender legs, and walked toward his office. His figure was as tall and straight as before. He was full of confidence, with a look of gentleness and compassion on his face.
“Mr. Norton, someone sent over this document for you!” As soon as he went into the lobby, the receptionist approached him with a sealed envelope.
“Alright!” Fabian knew the intelligence agency for the five prominent families sent over the ledger recording Felicia’s purchase of psychedelic drugs.
Immediately, someone behind him took the envelope from the receptionist and followed him to his office.
While sitting in his chair, Fabian looked at the trusted aide who was holding the envelope for him and said impassively, “Alright, you can leave now!”
“Yes, Mr. Norton!” The latter put the envelope on the desk and walked out of his office.
After he left, Fabian did not open the sealed envelope. Instead, he stared off into space, thinking of a way to win Hannah’s heart.
He tried very hard to think and eliminated those ideas one by one. No, that’s old-school! Hmm, this is not sincere enough!
After a while, he finally decided. “Alright, I’ll use this to give her a surprise!”
It was only then Fabian picked up the envelope and opened it. He pulled out a ledger that was neither thick nor thin.
Since the intelligence agency retrieved this ledger, it should be reliable. Fabian flipped it open and saw the yellowed pages. He then turned to the folded page.
Meclofenoxate, Donepezil…
The ledger showed Felicia bought more than one type of drug, which he knew some of them were for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.