Chapter 972 Watch Him

Jacob exited the doorway and had only taken a few strides when he turned back towards Jackson, still lingering at the entrance, and reassured him, "I promise to make Dylan's death public once I discover the truth. He won't be tarnished by the false label of being an escapee." Despite his disdain for Dylan, Jacob respected Jackson's paternal sentiments and was willing to assist in eradicating the incorrect allegation of Dylan's prison escape. His words surprised Jackson, and his face showed that he was not at ease. He managed a small nod and said, "I appreciate it." From the beginning, he suspected that Jacob was heartless and calculating. This incident, however, helped him see that Jacob's cold treatment of them was retaliation for their treatment of him and a lack of goodwill. After all, respect is reciprocal. Leaving Jackson's residence, Jacob decided against returning to the Smith family and instead phoned Desmond, inq