Chapter 540

Before Jessie could get close to Brad, his bodyguards swiftly subdued her, pinning her to the ground. Realizing her lifeline was about to walk away, Jessie panicked. Without a second thought, she yelled, "Mr. Hamilton, I know Jeanie had someone crash into your wife!" As soon as those words left her lips, the man who was about to leave stopped dead in his tracks. Brad swiftly turned around to look at the middle-aged woman pinned to the ground by his bodyguards, his interest finally piqued. His polished leather shoes clicked against the tiled floor as he walked over to where Jessie was held down. Without uttering a word, he loomed over her. His presence alone seemed to create an overwhelming pressure in the atmosphere. He stopped right in front of Jessie and narrowed his eyes as he looked at her. He seemed to be wondering if she was telling the truth. "Let's hear it. If what you have to say is worthwhile, I might be inclined to hear you out." He could tell that Jessie wanted something from him, and she might actually have some valuable information. Furthermore, Cameron had looked into the incident where Nadine was hit by a car, and he learned that one of Jean's distant relatives might have been involved. Cameron was still looking into the matter, and the public was completely unaware. Perhaps Jessie really did know something. Jessie was overjoyed when she saw Brad walk back toward her. If Brad was willing to help her, her son wouldn't have to serve time in jail. She thought to herself, "Please don't blame me, Jeanie. All parents want the best for their children. I don't want to do this either, but if selling you out is what it takes for Brad to help me, I hope you'll think of it as a way to help me and your cousin." Without a moment's hesitation, she spilled everything she knew. "Your wife's name is Nadine Scott, right? Jeanie absolutely despises her and has been at odds with her both openly and behind closed doors. "One time, she came to my son and asked him for a favor. She wanted him to find someone to run Nadine over. She didn't care if it killed her or left her severely injured—she just wanted it done. "At the time, my son was looking to make a quick buck. Jeanie was quite generous, offering him ten thousand dollars upfront. He told one of his friends about it, and his friend jumped at the chance to take on the job for him. I don't know the specifics of what he did or how the deal was struck with Jeanie. "But I swear, everything I've told you is the truth! I'm telling you all this because I want you to save my son! You're the only one in all of Janctera City who can help him. I've told you everything I know, Mr. Hamilton. Please, please save my son! You're his only hope!" Jessie had pinned all her hopes on Brad. In all of Janctera City, no one but him had the kind of power to help her. She was willing to do anything to save her son, and she hoped that this information was useful to Brad. "I've told you everything I know, Mr. Hamilton! You have to save my son! Please, I'm begging you—I'll even get down on my knees!" As Jessie's words sank in, Brad felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He couldn't believe Jean was the one behind the car crash involving Nadine and Sean. He was so dumbstruck by the revelation that his mind went blank for a while. He couldn't believe the woman he had always regarded as his one true love was capable of doing such a thing. She had just returned to the country and had immediately arranged for someone to run Nadine and Sean over. How could she even think of doing that? His expression darkened in an instant, as if a shadow had settled upon him. He gestured to his bodyguards to take Jessie away for a thorough investigation, but his mind was still in overdrive.