Chapter 405

Jerold's plan was flawless from the start. He had considered every possible scenario and devised solutions for each. But one thing he never anticipated was the betrayal of the mercenaries! Not only did they betray him, but they switched sides to Stefan! It never crossed his mind that Stefan could have contacted these mercenaries and hired them for their second assignment. This revelation left Jerold both incredulous and convinced that fate itself was conspiring against him. This time, he had truly lost. And not just lost, but lost utterly. It was likely that this single event would destroy all the efforts and hard work he had put in over the years. If he had known it would come to this, he would never have cooperated with Arnold in this kidnapping scheme. After all, as long as his influence remained, the outcome of his rivalry with Stefan was still uncertain. But now, not only had he lost his position as heir and everything he had worked for, but he was also facing imprisonment! There