“Octavia, you don’t have to worry too much. I understand your thoughts. I’ve thought about it these days. Everything is not important. My current goal is the Ocean Heart. As long as I get this treasure, I will immediately send your mother and brother to Sovento, and then I will give you a large sum of money to let your family live happily. How about that?” Zoella also noticed the despair in Octavia’s eyes, thought about it, and comforted her in this way.
The Ocean Heart? Octavia started to feel depressed. The Ocean Heart was just a rumored treasure. Since the auction many years ago, no one had seen it again. Moreover, no one could tell whether such treasure existed in the Richards Group. Wasn’t this request impossible? Zoella was really terrible! She was too greedy!
If Zoella was willing to let go of her mother and brother, then Octavia would oblige her wholeheartedly. However, how could she delay curing their illnesses? She couldn’t count on such a vicious and unusual woman to decide the life and death of her loved ones!
“Thank you, Miss Yates,” Octavia responded in a low voice and slowly walked out.
“Norton, wait for me.” Norton was about to go to Ink Garden’s office to look for Jenna when Carmella came over from behind and called out to him.
Norton stopped in his tracks.
“Carmella, what can I do for you?” Norton frowned as he spoke in a cold tone.
“Norton, I’d like to ask you about Hansen. Is he alright?” Carmella asked with concern. “Hansen is a business tycoon. His accomplishments in business are worthy of the admiration of many people. I really don’t want anything to happen to someone like him.”
Norton faked a smile. “Don’t worry. No one can do anything to him with his skills.”
“Really? That’s great.” Carmella chuckled. “Norton, I also believe that the Richards Group is an invincible force. If the Richards Group falls, then there will be a financial crisis in A City. As such, the authorities won’t just sit back and do nothing.”
Carmella thought of Sadiva, the current mayor, who was on good terms with Hansen. The Richards family’s backing was so large that there were many people who wanted to take him down and out. However, it was probably all wishful thinking. Carmella believed in this point without any doubts.
“Norton, Jaqueline Moore from Capital City, will be here today to visit Grandma.” Carmella’s face lit up with a bright smile as she informed Nortin in a casual tone.
“Jaqueline Moore?” Norton’s expression turned cold. “How did you know?”
Carmella looked at the suspicious expression on Norton’s face and chuckled. “Jaqueline is my good friend. Back in the USA, we were both in the same university. We were great friends back then. That’s how I found out she’s coming to Richards Manor. She even updated it on her social media.”
“Oh,” Norton replied simply and stopped talking.
“Jaqueline is smart, intelligent, beautiful, noble, and talented. She is a well-known beauty in Capital City, and her name is known to everyone in high society there. She is Johan’s most beloved great-granddaughter, and he spoiled her rotten. No matter what parties, banquets, meetings or gatherings they attend, Johan would always bring Jaqueline with him. He loves her very much.” When it came to Jaqueline, Carmella’s interest was piqued, and her admiration was written all over her face. All at once, she spoke as much as she could.
Norton frowned.
Carmalla was so talkative!
It was no surprise that Johan would send his favorite great-granddaughter, Jaqueline, to visit Vivian on his behalf. After all, the two families had been close to each other for generations. There was nothing to be surprised about if they were to come and visit at this time.
However, in the eyes of Carmella, Jaqueline was like a fairy who had descended upon the mortal world. This made Norton feel very disgusted with her superficial behavior, but he didn’t say anything. He merely replied with a hum and headed straight to Ink Garden’s office, leaving Carmella behind.
In the office, Jenna and Sabrina were busy.
“Jenna, Jaqueline is here to visit Grandma today. Madam especially told us that Jaqueline is a distinguished guest and the apple of Johan’s eye. She asked us to take good care of her and not neglect her.” Sabrina notified Jenna as she held the accounts books in one hand and the calculator in the other.
Jenna was surprised, and she looked up with a smile. “Sabrina, do you know her?”
“Of course I know her. She’s the famous beauty of Capital City’s upper-class society. She’s Johan’s favorite great-granddaughter. Growing up, she attended various high society events and was basically raised to be well-liked and soft-spoken as well. Although she comes from a noble family and is loved by everyone, she’s not arrogant. She’s modest, polite, humble, and respectful. Not only that, she is also well-educated and talented. Hence, Johan dotes on her. There are many children in the Moore family, but very few of them have Johan’s favor. You can imagine how smart Jaqueline is.” Sabrina stared at the accounts book and sighed, saying, “Her grace is really not something an ordinary person can learn. I’m far inferior.”
Jenna was busy listening, with a slight smile on her face.
“Jenna, I heard that Johan had the intention to arrange for Jaqueline to be married to Hansen. However, Grandma insisted on you to be her granddaughter-in-law. So, Johan didn’t force it. He eventually laughed it off.” Sabrina came closer and suddenly added in a low and mysterious voice. Sabrina then smiled and assured Jenna. “But don’t worry, Jenna. No matter how good Jaqueline is, Hansen won’t like her. She’s 27 now, but she hasn’t found anyone to marry yet. I think she’s too pure and naive to find the ideal partner.”
Jenna paused for a while, and the smile on her face was a bit stiff.
Just as they were talking, Norton walked in.
“Jenna, my father went to the company today to settle some matters. Since you’re pregnant, you should take good care of yourself and rest.” As soon as Norton came in, Sabrina’s face became taut. She lowered her head and went to sort out the accounts books.
Norton had no choice but to greet Jenna.
Jenna thought for a while and replied, “Norton, do we have an update on Hansen’s situation? We should send someone over to get ready and find a way to see him.”
Norton smiled confidently. “Jenna, don’t worry. Johan intentionally sent Jaqueline to visit Grandma at this time because he wanted to deliver a letter. Please rest assured. He knows all of this.”
“Is that so?” A hint of joy welled up in Jenna’s heart as she nodded slightly.
It seemed that Johan would still help them in secret. Thinking of this, Jenna’s heart was much more relaxed.
While they were talking, the office phone rang.
Maud called and informed that Jaqueline was reaching soon, and Trevor asked them to welcome her outside the Ink Garden.
Jenna heard from Norton that Jaqueline had come on behalf of Johan, and her visit would be beneficial to the Richards family. She was thinking about what would happen if Hansen was taken away. So, she hurriedly took Sabrina and Norton outside.
Trevor and Marissa were also sitting in the reception room, waiting for Jaqueline’s arrival.
Jenna and a group of people had just arrived at the door when Carmella walked over gracefully with a smile on her face. She stood next to Norton.
Jenna’s beautiful brows furrowed slightly. What was Carmella doing here? It didn’t seem like it had anything to do with her to welcome guests!
Soon, the electric vehicle came from afar and stopped in front of them.
A noble and beautiful woman walked down, and Jenna looked at her carefully. She was about 25 years old, with a faint smile on her face. She had an elegant temperament, and her every movement was sophisticated and graceful, which surprised Jenna. She was not splendidly dressed, and she was not wearing expensive jewelry.
She wore a simple French-styled boat neck dress, which was simple and casual. She was carrying a handbag, but it did not affect her whole temperament. She got out of the vehicle and stood quietly. She was gentle and delicate, and she was very eye-catching.
She was indeed beautiful and unique. Even though she just got off the electric vehicle, people were already fascinated by her beauty.
“Miss Moore, it’s a pleasure to meet you. Welcome to Richards Manor.” Jenna had a good impression of her. Jaqueline seemed to have something that she was familiar with, or perhaps, it could be said that there was a kind of closeness to her. She stepped forward and smiled as she welcomed her.
“Hello, Mrs. Richards.” Jaqueline held out her hand to Jenna and gently responded. Her voice was crisp and pleasant to listen to.
This voice would be very comfortable, even for a man and even a woman. Even Sabrina smiled.
“This is Miss Sabrina, right?” After greeting Jenna, Jaqueline took the initiative to say hello to Sabrina. She was very meticulous and did not give anyone the cold shoulder. She acted naturally and gracefully.
“Nice to meet you, Miss Moore. I didn’t expect to meet you here,” Sabrina replied with a smile.
She had met Jaqueline a few times, but they were not close friends.
After shaking hands with her in a very courteous manner, Jaqueline was about to greet Norton.
“Jaqueline, don’t you recognize me?” Carmella was standing by the side. She had been waiting for Jaqueline to greet her, but who would’ve thought that Jaqueline hadn’t even looked at her at all? It was Norton’s turn, but she had already interrupted.
Jaqueline froze for a moment before turning to look at Carmella. A moment later, a smile of pleasant surprise appeared on her face. “Carmella, you’re here as well?”
“That’s right. I’ve come specially to welcome you, but you didn’t even spare me a glance. You’re so arrogant.” Carmella was deliberately teasing her.
Jaqueline laughed. “This is the Richards family. I didn’t expect you to be here as well. You didn’t tell me in advance either.”
“I saw on your social media that you’re going to visit Richards Manor. That’s why I’ve come specifically to welcome you. This means that you usually don’t pay me any attention.” Carmella reached out to hold Jaqueline’s hand and prepared to lead her forward.
Jaqueline giggled. “I’m not in a hurry, Carmella.”
Jaqueline let go of her hand and turned to walk towards Jenna. “Mrs. Richards, thank you for welcoming me. Let’s go and visit Grandma first.”