Chapter 991

When Noelle arrived at the gate, she saw Jeremy's flashy car parked by the roadside. She walked over quickly. "How's the situation? Is it serious?" "It's hard to say. We'll know once we get to the hospital." Jeremy immediately drove off. "I suspect the Merlocks had a hand in this." "Really?" Noelle asked. Jeremy nodded. "Laura hooked up with a guy who is neck-deep in the underworld. He runs all kinds of shady businesses and has connections with all kinds of people. Someone like that has even more influence in prison than outside. If he wanted to do something to Xenia's father, it'd be all too easy." Noelle frowned. It was just as she suspected. She pursed her lips. "I didn't expect the Merlocks to act so soon." While waiting at a red light, Jeremy tossed her a tablet. "I have to admit, Ms. Merlock does have some skills. Guys like that usually have women flocking toward him. And to get him to do the Merlocks' dirty work? Laura must've worked hard behind the scenes." Though all her