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Chapter 2031

Jacob asked suspiciously, "Why is he here at this hour?"

Jacob had no choice but to greet Grand Old Master Ares at the door.

Mammoth Courtyard's front door.

Despite walking over with a smile, Jacob voiced out the doubts he had in his heart, "Father, JJ, why are you here?"

Grand Old Master Ares said, "Tourmaline Estate is in disharmony recently. I can't feel at ease, so I brought J J over to patrol. I just arrived at Mammoth Courtyard when I heard Julia's cries. My hearing isn't as good anymore but I heard Julia saying someone was transferring out the assets. What's going on?"

Jacob's back was drenched in sweat as he said, "Oh Dad, don't listen to the crap Julia says. Her mother is sick and has left her out in the cold. That's why she's saying all these heartless things out of anger." Julia muttered, "I'm not saying these things out of anger. I heard that Mom transferred out the assets..."

Grand Old Master Ares asked, "How's your wife feeling?"

Jacob sighed. "Sigh, her illness came like an

avalanche. It happened so abruptly. She doesn't even have the strength to get out of bed."

Jay said, "If Aunt Charlotte is so sick, why didn't you inform us earlier? We could hire an expert to check on her."

Jacob replied, "Sigh, her illness isn't treatable."

"Why?"

Jacob explained, "She's narrow-minded and extremely jealous. She refuses to live in harmony with the other women of mine, and it made her sick."

Grand Old Master Ares glanced at Angeline and said," Angelina, go and check on Aunt Charlotte. It's almost the new year now. Ask her to take care of herself and stop being angry."

Angeline responded obediently, "Yes, Grandpa."

Jacob tried to stop her but since Grand Old Master Ares had spoken up, he was in no position to say anything else.

Besides, Jacob did not see Jenson around, hence he thought that Grand Old Master Ares and Jay were only here by coincidence. As such, he did not think much of the matter. He then ordered his servant, "Take Madam Ares inside."

Angeline had just walked a few steps when Jay caught up to her with several strides. He held Angeline carefully and said, "I'll come with you."

Jacob's expression fell abruptly.

"Come here, JJ. Drink tea with me and your grandpa."

Jay was only concerned about his wife, saying, "Give me a moment, Uncle Jacob. I'll join you once I've sent Angeline inside."

Jacob was in no position to say anything, hence he could only invite Grand Old Master Ares inside to have a seat.

"Come in and have a seat, Dad."

Grand Old Master Ares nodded. "Mm."

Just as Grand Old Master and Jay were keeping Jacob occupied, Jenson and Baby Robbie had long snuck into Madam Charlotte's room.

It was difficult to squeeze their way in from the tiny window in the bathroom. Although the children had long limbs, it was fortunate that they were slightly skinny, hence they successfully snuck inside and each found a place to hide.

Jenson hid under the bed.

Baby Robbie hid behind a wardrobe.

Soon, they heard footsteps approaching.

They then heard Jay's gentle voice. "Angeline, don't take up too much time. I'll be waiting for you outside. Don't make me wait too long."

Jenson could not restrain his smile.

Daddy had sent Sis Andy and Sis Roxie away to serve a s Mommy's personal bodyguard himself.

Angeline reassured him, saying, "Don't worry. I won't make you wait too long. Ten minutes at most." "Five minutes," Jay commanded domineeringly.

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Chapter 2032

The longer Angeline spent in there, the more uneasy he would feel.

Angeline muttered to herself and wondered if she could sound Madam Charlotte out in just five minutes.

"Angeline..." Jay put Angelina's hand on his chest. She could feel his heart drumming wildly.

Was this brat using this method to act like a spoiled child in front of her?

"Okay, okay, five minutes," Angeline said.

Jay grinned from ear to ear, and without warning, he planted a kiss on Angelina's bare forehead.

"Love you."

Angeline flushed with embarrassment before turning around and entering the room with the servant with her head dropped low.

Jay stood at the door like a wooden puppet.

When Jenson and Baby Robbie heard Daddy saying honeyed words to Mommy, their faces broke out in a grin.

Daddy, the imposing man with a gigantic stature that resembled a divine being, actually knew how to act like a spoiled child in front of Mommy?

The servant brought Angeline to Madam Charlotte's bed. The room might be pitch-black, but the street lights were shining particularly bright outside of the window tonight. Angeline quickly got used to the darkness and spotted the wall lamp with the help of the hazy street light that shone in through the window.

Angeline switched on the wall lamp. Standing before the bed, she stared at Madam Charlotte who was sleeping soundly.

She called out to her gently, "Aunt Charlotte."

Madam Charlotte made no response.

Angeline called out again, "Aunt Charlotte, it's Angeline. I'm here to see you."

Madam Charlotte made no response, but Angeline could see her eyelashes quivering.

Clearly, Madam Charlotte was not asleep.

A lightbulb lit up in Angeline's head. She decided to anger her. "Aunt Charlotte, Uncle Jacob told me that your illness stems from the heart. That it's triggered by anger."

Angeline observed Madam Charlotte's reaction as she spoke. She noticed Madam Charlotte's face twitching imperceptibly.

Was she responding?

Angeline tried harder. "Aunt Charlotte, logically speaking, I'm in no position to tell you what to do since you're my senior, but I'm someone who has been through storms, so allow me to be frank with you. Men are all animals that think with their lower halves. It's in their nature to love young and gorgeous ladies.

Uncle Jacob has so many mistresses and doesn't even care about you. Why bother living for his sake?

"If he likes to have fun, let him be. You just need to safeguard your position as the Ares' second missus. You have money and power and should live the rest of your life for yourself while making plans for your children. That's way better than wasting your

precious time on a heartless and cruel man like Uncle Jacob, right?"

At this point, tears flowed out of the corners of Madam Charlotte's eyes.

Astonished, Angeline quickly held Madam Charlotte's hand.

"Aunt Charlotte?"

Suddenly, there was something in her hand. Secretly astounded, Angeline hid the item into her sleeve and said a few more words to Madam Charlotte before standing up to leave.

When Jay saw Angeline coming out, he quickly pulled her to him and scrutinized her several times with his sharp eagle gaze before breathing a sigh of relief. He pulled her into his arms and said in an aggrieved manner, "Not all men think with their lower halves, Angeline." 1

Angeline was caught between laughter and tears. The words she said earlier were not spoken after careful thinking. They were said on purpose for Madam Charlotte to hear and were not universally applicable a tall.

"I know. Jaybie is someone who thinks with his brain." Angeline consoled the wounded man.

"Not all men like young and pretty ladies." Jay sounded particularly serious. "I admit that I did like young and pretty girls when I was younger, but now I like pregnant women who are temperamental..." Angeline raged, saying, "You're asking for a beating, huh?"

Jay held Angeline in his arms and left while laughing.

The servant closed the door and left.

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Chapter 2033

Jenson stepped out from behind the wardrobe while Baby Robbie climbed out from under the bed. Jenson stroked his chin and pondered, saying, "Weird. Why didn't Grandma Charlotte say anything?" Baby Robbie replied, "She's probably mortally ill."

"Would you choose to be a mute when you're mortally ill?"

Baby Robbie quickly imagined himself at the brink of death and said relentlessly, "I won't. I still have many things to say to you guys as well as some secrets. I will definitely tell it all to you before I die..." Jenson looked at him in astonishment. "What secrets?"

Realizing that he had spilled the beans, he quickly changed the subject. "Ahah! Are you cursing me, Jens?"

"I mean if..." Jens said.

Baby Robbie shrugged. "I was saying if too..."

Jens stopped asking.

Suddenly, there were rushed footsteps approaching the room. Jenson and Baby Robbie leaped out the window and escaped.

Jay and Angeline came to Mammoth Courtyard's living room and spoke a few words to Jacob before Jay found an excuse to leave.

Upon returning to Chateau de Selene, Angeline eagerly took out the item Madam Charlotte had stuffed into her hand. It was a white piece of chiffon cloth. As soon as she unfolded it, she saw two words stained in bright crimson blood-'Help me!'

Angeline looked at Jay in astonishment, saying," When I went to see her, her eyes were closed the entire time, nor did she say a word. However, when I told her that Uncle Jacob had betrayed her, she cried." Jay pondered and said, "If that's the case, she's still Aunt Charlotte. She has indeed been restrained."

Angeline said furiously, "I can't believe how fickle Uncle Jacob is toward Aunt Charlotte. Aren't they husband and wife? Aunt Chloe's sincerity has been fed to the dogs."

Jay pulled Angeline into his arms and teased, "Don't worry, your sincerity will not be fed to the dogs."

Angeline struggled out of his arms and rolled her eyes at him. "You... You're being a bad example to the children."

Jay joked, "I only do this to you!"

Angeline quickly changed the subject. "Where could Madam Nephele be hiding, then?"

Jay looked at Angeline worriedly and said helplessly,"

You're pregnant, Angeline. You don't have to concern yourself with these things."

Angeline said, "But I won't have peace of mind if I can't find her."

Jay vowed solemnly, "Tomorrow. I'll definitely find her tomorrow. Right now, you should be a good girl and go to bed. I'll give you a surprise tomorrow, okay?" Angeline replied, "Mm."

That night, Angeline tossed and turned in bed but could not fall asleep.

Jay looked at her with a frown and became even more resolute at locating Madam Nephele now.

Otherwise, Angeline would not have peace during her pregnancy.

When Angeline finally fell asleep, Jay came to the study.

He sat on the black genuine leather chair, sinking deep into his thoughts.

He replayed the events that had happened in the Ares family and eventually focused on the day Sandra and Judy were released.

There were several complex scenes popping into his mind.

Jay hammered the study table, a wise and profound glow shooting out of his charming pupils.

Madam Nephele had been laying low in the Ares family for many years and had always known her place. The day she began acting up was the day Sandra and Judy escaped...

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Chapter 2034

What was the relationship between Madam Nephele and Sandra?

After Judy died, Jay had arranged for Sandra to live with Spencer. In the last few days, he had not received any news from Spencer. Clearly, Sandra had learned to stay out of trouble after returning to the Yorks.

Jay had an idea.

The next day.

Jay summoned Jenson and denied his previous speculations, saying, "Your mother visited Grandma Charlotte last night and realized she was restrained by drugs, not taken over by Madam Nephele. "I want you to think of a way to get Grandma Charlotte out of there, Jens."

Jenson frowned. "Madam Nephele didn't take over her body?"

Jay said, "I thought about it. Grandma had always remained in her boudoir and would at most have some dealings with her business partners in the business field. If she suddenly interacted with other women from the other families, she would raise suspicion, so it would be difficult for Madam Nephele to do anything if she replaced her."

Jenson came to a sudden realization. "If that's the case, Madam Nephele will probably find someone who can easily approach other members of the Ares family and replace her?"

Jay looked at his son with a smile. Jenson's speculation nearly hit it right on the head.

Sure enough, Jenson seemed to have a rude awakening the next second.

"Sandra?"

Jay nodded, saying, "She's replaced Sandra. Even if she doesn't do anything, she can still hear top secrets about the Ares family from the Yorks men's gossip."

"Are you listening to yourself? Who's gossiping?" Cole had been standing at the door of the study some time ago. Upon hearing Jay's words, he was so furious that he became red in the face.

Jay and Jenson stared at the uninvited Cole with bone -piercingly cold gazes, seemingly eager to cut thousands of slashes on Cole's body.

"How did you get in?" Jay roared furiously.

Cole said smugly, "Angeline gave me quick access."

Jay's face darkened immediately. "It's the baby brain effect. That silly girl."

Jenson let out a slight smile.

Jay looked at Cole with displeasure and questioned him, "What are you doing here?"

Cole said with righteous indignation, "I'm here to ask you why you put Sandra with my father? My mother has not come home for many days."

Jay and Jenson smiled at each other. In order to confirm his speculations, Jens asked Cole, "Perfect timing, Uncle Cole. Have you noticed any changes in Sandra's character ever since she returned to the Yorks?"

Cole blurted out, "F*ck, she's lucky to be alive. Do you think she wouldn't behave herself after the storm she's been through?"

Jay propped his hands up on the table and leaned forward, intimidating Cole. "Think carefully. What other changes are there?"

Cole could tell that Jay was serious about this. He pretended to think and said, "In the past, she would do all sorts of graceful gestures and squeeze out a coquettish voice. Right now, she's always daydreaming. Even her voice sounds normal. She has also stopped being such a drama queen too."

"What else?" Jay asked, "Are there any changes in her hobbies?"

Cole answered, "She loved jewelry and would wear them all over her body as though she was afraid that others wouldn't recognize her as Spencer's mistress. Now, she's a little unkempt."

Although Cole's words were in line with Jay and Jens' speculations, they were not entirely conclusive. After all, it was normal for a person to undergo temperamental changes after experiencing major events in life.

Jay stopped beating about the bush. "To be honest with you, we suspect that Madam Nephele has taken control over Sandra."

Cole widened his eyes in astonishment. "Huh?"

Jay said, "So think carefully, have you noticed anything odd about her?"

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Chapter 2035

This time, Cole grew exceedingly serious. He thought about it and his expression fell as he said, "I remember now. Previously, Sandra would wear a ring that my father had given her. Now, Sandra's fingers are bare. I was wondering if she had grown cold toward my father and maybe that's why she took off her ring. Now that I think about it, the ring probably doesn't fit her."

Cole added, "Also, she would give all sorts of excuses to go out."

Jenson asked emotionally, "At what times would she leave the Yorks' villa?"

Cole replied, "Five days ago at night, four days ago at noon..."

Jenson said, "I had dealings with her those two times."

Cole was stunned. "Are you saying that Madam Nephele is hiding in the Yorks' villa?"

Jay and Jenson nodded.

Cole was infuriated and roared furiously, "F*ck, how bold could she get?! How dare she hide in the Yorks' residence?"

Cole walked out after saying those words, rolling up his sleeves while cursing, "I'll chop you into pieces..."

Behind him, Jay and Jenson watched dazedly as he walked off. It was only until Cole walked out of the study that Jay chided him in an utterly helpless tone," Get your *ss back here, Cole Yorks!" Cole stood at the door and glared at Jay. "You may be my cousin but that doesn't mean you can order me around. Please be polite when you speak to me."

Jay hooked his finger at him.

Cole walked over reluctantly. "I'm no Tom, Dick, or Harry. Don't speak to me using such humiliating gestures."

Jay said, "Madam Nephele can summon poisonous snakes. She can hypnotize people in a second and use poison at critical moments... What are you going to use to fight her?"

Cole was dauntless. He rubbed his palms and said, "I haven't encountered such a well-matched opponent in a long time."

Jay was speechless, saying, "You're not well-matched. You're no match at all."

Cole was displeased. "Are you looking down on me?"

Jay replied, "I'll acknowledge you if you can resist Jens' hypnosis for three seconds."

Having said that, a jade pendant appeared in Jenson's hand.

"I normally use a professional hypnotic pendant, but I don't think that's necessary for you. Look closely, Uncle Cole. This is a jade pendant that Mommy gave me."

Cole could not help but take a few more glances at it when he heard that this was a pendant that Angeline bought.

"Your mother is a woman. It's normal for her to like pink colors, but you're a boy. Why did she buy you a pink pendant? Is she not worried that it'll lead you astray?" Cole teased.

Jenson shook his head and sighed. "I finally understand why Mommy doesn't like you. You can't read Mommy's mind at all. Do you know the true meaning hidden in this jade pendant? Look." Jenson swayed the jade pendant.

The pink jade pendant formed an arc at rapid speed. When Cole looked at it, he could see a splendid peach blossom blooming.

"It's a peach blossom?" Cole's consciousness grew hazy.

He seemed to see Angeline standing amid a sea of peach blossoms while smiling at him, calling out to him softly, "How are you... Cole?"

"Angeline... I'm not okay. I'm not okay at all."

Cole's eyes were moist with tears flickering in them.

Jay glared at the hypnotized Cole with bitter resentment. He seemed to have fallen into hypnosis.

He was with Angeline in his mind.

Jay kicked him awake. "It's time to wake up, Cole."

Cole opened his hazy eyes to see Jay pulling a long and sullen face. Meanwhile, Jenson was wearing a smirk. He suddenly knew what was going on. "You hypnotized me?"

Jenson replied, "You called out my mother's name just now?"

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Chapter 2036

Cole felt exceedingly awkward.

Jay said in a sinister voice, "Your son is so big now yet you're still thinking about other women?"

Cole's expression grew obscure.

Jay sighed heavily.

Jenson felt as though the air had condensed into ice and the atmosphere turned stifling. He quickly changed the subject. "Daddy, I'll get Baby Robbie. We'll go to the Yorks' villa together. This will be like shooting fish in a barrel."

Jay and Cole's awkwardness dissipated. Jay focused his attention on Madam Nephele's affair, and his expression grew solemn.

"Let's split up. Baby Robbie will take Andy and Roxie to the Yorks' villa. You'll take the Ghost members to Mammoth Courtyard to save Grandma Charlotte." "Okay." Jenson turned around and left.

Jay glared grumpily at Cole and said, "Go home. Don't let the cat out of the bag."

Cole asked, "Can I help?"

Jay replied, "I'm wondering where the real Sandra is. Madam Nephele certainly won't let her appear in

public. Where would she hide Sandra, then?"

Cole said, "I'll go and find her."

Jay reminded, "Don't make things difficult for her once you find her."

Cole raged, asking, "Why are you still going easy on her when she nearly caused you and Angeline to part?"

Jay replied, "I just don't understand why someone as sly and mysterious as Madam Nephele would pick Sandra out of everyone in Tourmaline Estate." Cole asked curiously, "You suspect they're related?"

He then laughed and said, "You think too much, don't you think? They're completely unrelated. How could they possibly be related?"

Jay looked at Cole with disdain. "Have all your knowledge gone to the dogs?"

Cole raged.

Jay said with certainty, "Sandra, Nephele, and Boye grew up in Mount Pearl. Can you say for sure that Sandra isn't related at all to the Davis or Boye families?" Cole had a rude awakening.

He looked at Jay with great admiration. "You're worthy of the title as the crown prince of Imperial Capital. You have a really powerful brain."

Jay said, "I'm interested to learn about Sandra's history. Do you know about that?"

Cole shrugged. "None of those women got together with my dad in an open and aboveboard manner. Maybe even my father himself has no idea about where they came from."

Jay frowned. "Why didn't you inherit your father's studhorse attributes?"

If Cole could just be a tad more fickle, he would not be thinking about Angeline constantly or have turned into a person who grew jealous so easily.

Cole snapped back at Jay. "You're allowed to spend time with your partner with just the two of you for the rest of your life, but you don't allow others to stay loyal to a person? You're simply domineering." Having said that, Cole left like the wind.

Jay was extremely gloomy.

He pushed down his grumpy mood and came downstairs. Angeline was sitting on the couch eating delicious pastries.

At the sight of Jay's grumpy expression, Angeline could roughly guess what had happened. She stood up guiltily and walked out to the courtyard.

"Come back," Jay commanded.

Angeline looked timidly at him.

Jay walked up to her and used his finger to touch her nose. Although he was envious, he still indulged Angeline all the same.

"Don't let him in next time," he said in a rather aggrieved and envious tone.

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Chapter 2037

Angelina said, "I just thought you and Jens would need his help at a time like this, that's why I let him in."

Jay said, "My world is better without him."

Angeline sighed. How old was he? Why was he still so childish?

Jay,"..."

His heart chilled. If he had a close female friend, Angeline would probably make an even greater fuss compared to him, right?

Angeline took Jay's hand and walked to the table.

"I made you breakfast. Have some."

Jay looked at the wide variety of breakfast that Angeline had cooked with love and sincerity. The dark clouds in his heart dispersed without a trace.

All of a sudden, he realized that there was no need for him to get mad at Cole. After all, he was the one who spent the most time with Angeline and could eat the breakfast she made. What more could he ask for?

Cole rushed back to the Yorks' villa.

As soon as he reached the door, he saw Baby Robbie and the beautiful Andy and Roxie stopping in front of

the courtyard's gate. They were gazing up and admiring his calligraphy. The four words written on the sign wrote 'Dream Chaser Residence'.

Initially, the Yorks' villa went by another name called ' Refreshing Breeze', but because Jenson thought that the name had reference to Angeline, he tricked Cole by teasing him for using the name Jay had given his toilet. Cole then switched Refreshing Breeze to Dream Chaser in a fit of pique.

Baby Robbie stroked his chin and pondered. "Dream Chaser? What sort of dream is Uncle Cole chasing after?"

Cole walked over and said infuriatingly, "Who cares what dream I'm chasing after? I'm warning you, brat. You can say all you want this time but I won't change the name anymore."

Baby Robbie grinned from ear to ear. "Uncle Cole, there isn't a sign in my father's toilet at all." Having said that, he walked in with a dazzling smile.

Cole's complexion alternated between blue and white. He actually fell into Jenson's trap?

Both little demons were like Jay's greatest assistants. Were they monkeys sent from heaven to punish him?

After a round of jokes, Cole suddenly remembered what he needed to do.

The real reason why Baby Robbie, Andy, and Roxie had come to Dream Chaser Residence was to take' Sandra' down. However, was Baby Robbie not afraid of alarming the enemy by walking in so openly? Cole smacked the back of his head. Although Baby Robbie was Jens' twin, he was not as reserved and steady as Jens.

Afraid that he would mess up the plan, Cole pulled him to one side and reminded him, "Baby Robbie, if you just walk in like that..."

Baby Robbie eyed him skeptically. "If I don't walk in, a m I supposed to crawl in?"

Cole howled. "I really want to fix that brain of yours! Can you learn from your brother? How nice would it be if you could be half as sly as him?"

Baby Robbie remained calm no matter how anxious Cole looked. He stared at Cole with an unruffled gaze.

Cole had no choice but to teach Baby Robbie patiently. "If you walk in through the front door, 'Sandra' will be on her guard when she knows you're here. It'll be difficult for you to catch her then." Baby Robbie looked impatient. "What do you suppose I do, then?"

He recalled the times when he was Superior Monster, the military intelligence division's Rank 5s secret agent. He was unbridled and had never failed regardless if the task assigned was murder, arson, or even stealing national treasures.

In Cole's eyes, however, he was so weak that he could not even stand a single blow?

Cole pulled him to the edge of the courtyard and whispered to him, "Sneak in from here..."

Baby Robbie shook his head. "I never do sneaky things like that..."

His innocence nearly broke Cole as he stared gloomily at Baby Robbie.

Baby Robbie reworded, "Alright, I said the wrong thing."

Cole thought he had finally realized his mistake.

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However, Baby Robbie said, "Perhaps I should say that I never do sneaky things sneakily."

Cole was dumbfounded.

Seeing how calm and composed Baby Robbie was as though there was nothing in this world that he, Robert Ares, could not solve, Cole had a thought-this brat was either a king or an idiot.

"You're wasting my time," Baby Robbie complained.

Cole made a 'go ahead' gesture. "Go on, then."

Baby Robbie caught sight of a pair of eyes peeping out of a corner and suddenly changed his mind.

"You messed up my plan, Uncle Cole. I don't care anymore. I'll go have tea with Great-grandpa Yorks. I'll leave this to you, then."

Cole was dumbfounded once more.

Baby Robbie gestured to his sisters. "Come, let's go and have tea."

Knowing that his great-grandson had arrived, Grand Old Master Yorks quickly informed the servants," Prepare some fruits and snacks. Now that my great-grandson has dropped by to visit, make sure you serve him well."

When Baby Robbie led Andy and Roxie into the living room, Grand Old Master Yorks and Jordan stood up quickly and greeted them with a smile.

"Baby Robbie, Andy, Roxie, come and have a seat," Jordan said.

Baby Robbie walked up to Grandpa Jordan and sat down next to him.

Grand Old Master Yorks looked slightly disappointed when he saw this.

"Come and sit down next to me, Baby Robbie."

Andy and Roxie sat down on both sides of Grand Old Master Yorks with a breezy smile. "We'll keep you company, Great-grandpa Yorks."

Even though Jay and Angeline treated their adoptive daughters as their own, blood relations would always be more important in Grand Old Master Yorks' eyes.

Unlike Jordan, whose love could extend to all.

"Hmm? Where's Grandma?" Baby Robbie asked curiously when he did not see Chloe.

Jordan explained, "When she learned that your mother is pregnant, she went to church to pray for your mother and even got her a pendant. She's sending it to your mother now."

Baby Robbie muttered in his heart, 'Chloe is only starting to treat Mommy right, but it's too late!'

Even so, he pretended to shed tears of gratitude, saying, "Grandma and Mommy are so close it's like they're related by blood."

Jordan said, "Although your grandmother committed a lot of mistakes in the past, she deserves pity, actually. She was imprisoned in the Ares family's underground palace for decades and later tortured by the military intelligence division for so long. She survived because she missed her children. Your father is the only person she loves in this whole world."

Baby Robbie nodded.

Chloe's love for her son had progressed to a stage where she was completely spellbound.

She would fight with her daughter-in-law for favor, decisively cut off her many years of friendship with Sandra because Sandra and Judy nearly killed Jay, and knew how to adapt to circumstances and chose to submit when she knew that Jay would not leave Angeline's side...

Baby Robbie resented Chloe, but at the same time, he was touched by her motherly love.

"Where's Grand-uncle Spencer?" Baby Robbie remembered his purpose for coming to the Yorks' residence and decided to take an indirect approach to ask about Sandra.

Grand Old Master Yorks looked conflicted...

"After Sandra returned, she hasn't had an appetite and has lost a lot of weight. Your uncle is at Sandra's..."

Baby Robbie ridiculed with a mischievous smile, "The old love between Grand-uncle Spencer and Sandra has rekindled?"

Grand Old Master Yorks replied, "No, Grand-uncle Spencer won't cross the line after he and Aunt Crystal went through so much to reunite with each other again."

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When Baby Robbie hinted at Andy with his eyes, Andy stood up and said, "Great-grandpa Yorks, I have some medical skills. Why don't I take a look at Grandma Sandra?"

"You know medicine?" Grand Old Master Yorks exclaimed.

Baby Robbie explained, "She served as a military doctor when she was in the military intelligence division. She has superb medical skills and can even bring the dead back to life." Grand Old Master Yorks was very delighted. "If that's the case, Andy, can you please take a look at Sandra?"

"Okay." Andy turned around to say to Roxie, "Give me a hand, Roxie."

Grand Old Master Yorks instructed the servant, "Take these ladies to Sandra."

"Please come with me," the servant said.

The servant led Andy and Roxy to the courtyard on the side. Spencer and Sandra were currently sunbathing in the courtyard.

Andy and Roxie walked over while studying Sandra carefully.

Sandra was scrawny and pale as a ghost, looking like a terminally ill patient.

Andy walked up to Sandra and stretched the woman's hand out, placing her index and middle fingers on Sandra's pulse.

She had an extremely weak pulse and did not seem to be faking her illness.

As Andy was diagnosing Sandra, Roxie engaged in idle talk with Spencer. "What happened to her, Granduncle Spencer? She was fine a few days ago, wasn't she?"

Spencer sighed and said, "Sigh, after Judy died, she said that there's no meaning to life anymore. She would bathe in tears every day. Her health is deteriorating day by day but it suddenly went downhill these two days. She couldn't even speak anymore this morning when she woke up. I think she's about to leave, that's why I've decided to stay beside her. We were once a couple anyway, so I should see her off one last time."

Roxie's sharp and shrewd gaze fell on Sandra. She noticed her dark eyes and frozen pupils. She looked nothing like a person in grief.

Roxie asked, "You really like her, don't you, Granduncle Spencer?"

Roxie was 16 years old and at an age where she would yearn for love. Spencer did not grow suspicious of Roxie's motives and searched within him in an exceedingly earnest manner to answer the question of how he felt about Sandra. He could not even tell how sincere or insincere he was toward her?

Ultimately, Spencer sighed. "What we have is an ill-fated relationship. How could I possibly have married her if I wasn't given Love Potion? How could I possibly have developed feelings for her after spending a long time together? How could I possibly feel such heartache when I see what she's going through right now?"

Roxie was a child who grew up in the military intelligence division and had been trained into a person who was devoid of love and emotions. Although she was clueless about romantic relationships, she was still occasionally moved by Jay and Angelina's love. Her inherent thought about being devoid of love and emotions was firm as an iceberg, and melting this iceberg was not something that would happen overnight.

Therefore, she did not really understand what Spencer was saying.

"Do you like her or do you not like her, Grand-uncle Spencer?"

Spencer could not help but laugh. He looked up at Roxie. "Roxie, feelings can't be explained with just like or dislike. What Sandra and I share is the third type of relationship."

"The third type of relationship? What sort of relationship is that?"

"A type of relationship that hovers between love and family. It's a close bond that cannot be broken no matter what."

Roxie nodded but only understood half of his words.

Spencer suddenly said knowingly, "Perhaps you will experience this sort of relationship one day."

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the door.

"Catch her! Don't let her escape!" Cole's loud and sonorous voice rang out.

"What's happening in the front yard?" Spencer asked curiously.

Roxie explained, "Oh, Uncle Cole has probably discovered Madam Nepehele hiding in the Yorks' residence and is planning to catch her."

Spencer stood up in a panic. "Madam Nephele is hiding in the Yorks' villa? How is that possible?"

At this moment, Andy was surprised to see Sandra's pupils widening...

Andy sneered and said, "Stop pretending to be sick,

Grandma Sandra."

Chapter 2040

Chapter 2040

As soon as Andy said those words, Sandra pushed her away. Fortunately, Andy was on her guard as she pulled Roxie with her and jumped a meter away.

A white-colored haze shot out of Sandra's palms. Spencer did not manage to dodge in time and inhaled some of the haze before clutching his chest. He began choking and coughing. As soon as he coughed, it caused him to inhale even more fine powder into his lungs. In no time at all, he was convulsing on the ground.

Spencer pointed at Sandra furiously. "I believed you..."

Andy said, "Were you aware that she can use poison, Grand-uncle?"

The terminally ill Sandra seemed to have gone through a complete transformation. Her zombie-like face was slowly recovering and color was gradually returning to her face.

She stood up from the recliner in an imposing and majestic manner.

Andy motioned to Roxie with her eyes. "Attack."

They both leaped into the air.

In the living room.

There were sounds of people fighting and clamoring in the front courtyard.

There were fragmented sounds of admonishment in the back courtyard.

Grand Old Master Yorks and Jordan were extremely puzzled. They both turned to look at Baby Robbie in unison.

Grand Old Master Yorks was interested in finding out the abilities of Baby Robbie, Yorks Stronghold's young master, hence he asked him deliberately, "Why is there fighting in the front and back courtyards, Baby Robbie?"

Baby Robbie was a meticulous and clear-sighted person. He might be a very insightful person, but it was unfortunate he had an unruly attitude.

Baby Robbie said nonchalantly, "Madam Nephele probably has an accomplice hiding in Yorks Stronghold."

Grand Old Master Yorks' head hurt when he heard the word 'probably'. Matters that involved human lives as such needed to be handled carefully and strictly. Baby Robbie's sloppy attitude worried him. "I'll go and take a look."

However, Grand Old Master Yorks hesitated when he got to the door. "Should I go to the front courtyard to check on Cole? Or should I go to the back courtyard to check on Andy and Roxie?" Baby Robbie propped his legs up on the couch as he savored the fruits that the Yorks had prepared for him, saying, "It's no use even if you go."

Grand Old Master Yorks doubled back and asked, "Why do you say so?"

Baby Robbie explained, "The back courtyard doesn't need your help. Sis Andy and Sis Roxie can handle it. It's no use for you to go to the front courtyard either." "Why not?"

Baby Robbie let out a delicate smile. "Uncle Cole is so skilled. Besides, he has a strong and boorish fellow like Carson to help him out. They don't lack martial arts skills. What they lack is wit." Grand Old Master Yorks was stunned. "What do you mean by that?"

Jordan could not contain his laughter.

Baby Robbie said, "Look, even Grandpa Jordan understands what I'm saying but you don't. I was right."

Jordan explained to the confused Grand Old Master Yorks, "What Baby Robbie is trying to say is that those in the front courtyard are all men of prowess. What they need is wit. You're a man of prowess too, Dad. You can't help even if you go." Jordan pointed at his own head.

Grand Old Master Yorks was dumbfounded. "You brat. Are you taking other people's sides and calling the

Yorks idiots?"

Grand Old Master Yorks was not mad Baby Robbie, however. On the contrary, he burst out laughing." Hahaha. Baby Robbie is right. Yorks Stronghold is full of boorish yet moronic men. However, with a clever child like Baby Robbie to lead Yorks Stronghold, I believe that things will soon change for us all in Yorks Stronghold.

"If Baby Robbie says that it's useless, I'll sit here and see what will happen, then." Grand Old Master Yorks sat down. Soon, his servant came and reported, "Patriarch Spencer has been poisoned, Grand Old Master Yorks."