Chapter 1967

It was Jacob! Though she was slightly surprised, she was quick to reply, “…Yeah, it’s me… Um… Mom, Dad, and Ian are out… You can contact them through their phones if it’s an emergency…” It took him a while, but Jacob eventually replied, “…It’s nothing major. I just wanted the housekeeper to help prepare the documents for the account transfer, though… Come to think of it, you should be glad to do the honors, Sister.” …Oh. Right… He still had no idea that that was all just a lie to prevent the Lockharts from getting what they wanted… Unsure what to even say, Xavia replied, “…Mom and Dad are really busy at the moment, so even if I tell them, I’m sure you’ll have to wait till at least next year… Um… Speaking of which, how are things there…?” …Was she mocking him…?! Squinting in response, Jacob then said, “…Everything is peachy, thanks to you.” Before Xavia could even reply, he had already hung up… As long as the Lockharts didn’t reveal their true natures, the twins would continue v