Chapter 68

Everyone in Shelwick believed that Jayden was just an opportunist living off his family's name. They believed he had employed underhanded tactics to cripple Tobias in an attempt to seize the family's fortunes and inheritance rights. But only a few knew that it was all a scheme orchestrated by Lucy and Tobias. Even fewer realized Jayden had no interest in Brooks Group, a venture that outsiders viewed as an immensely lucrative business. To him, real estate was a bubble waiting to burst, while technology held unlimited potential. As the video conference wrapped up, Jayden glanced at the time. "Let's end here for today. We'll discuss the details after I return," he said. He closed his laptop and rolled down the car window, calling to Frank, who was waiting outside. "Has she returned yet?" he asked. Frank shook his head and replied, "Not yet. It's been over an hour. I tried calling Ms. Stevans, but I couldn't get through. I guess there's no signal up in the mountains." He hesitat