Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 196 - 176: Midnight Interactions (Part 2)

Compared to Jason Hawthorne’s "letting things fall apart," his elder brother Wade Hawthorne is actively socializing and visiting relatives and friends, almost every day he’s out having tea with acquaintances.

In the early days, Wade was cautious, fearing his father might call him for a talk, but after several days without any movement, he became more obvious in his actions...

At night, Wade and his wife Penny Leighton were chatting in bed, "What do you think the old man’s intentions are? Would he not know that I’ve been getting close to several top executives in the company lately?"

Penny thought for a while, "With the old man’s astuteness, he definitely knows."

Wade nodded, "I dare not speak for anything else, but in this regard, the old man has always been very observant, keeping a keen eye on our every move. The fact that he isn’t calling me to talk can only mean one thing."

Penny looked at her husband, eyes gleaming with excitement, "Do you mean the old man is tacitly approving of our actions?"

Wade sipped his tea, "Times change, and the old man can’t let the Fourth Young Master hold onto that good position forever. Our Jasper is not bad either and deserves a chance to hold that position."

Penny was full of happiness, "Exactly! It’s about time it comes to us."

The couple became increasingly happy as they talked, further firming up their determination to engage more with the company’s executives during the New Year, as winning them over would benefit Jasper’s future position as heir.

Joy for one family, sorrow for another!

Wyatt Hawthorne, the second son, was keeping an eye on the movements of his elder brother’s family, quietly hoping his father would call him out, but after days of quiet, he became anxious.

Lana Hawthorne, the third sibling, could only comfort her brother, "Maybe Father doesn’t know?"

Wyatt furrowed his brows, "How could such an astute person as Father not know?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Lana was puzzled, "If that’s the case, does it mean Father is allowing our elder brother’s actions? Is he dissatisfied with the Fourth Young Master?"

Wyatt anxiously lit a cigarette, "I hope Father doesn’t know, otherwise it would be disadvantageous for us!"

Lana agreed, "If our elder brother succeeds, our days will be difficult."

Wyatt sighed, "I understand our eldest brother too well. Once he takes charge, we won’t have any opportunity."

Lana pondered, "So should we support the Fourth Young Master this time?"

Wyatt thought for a moment, "Let’s watch the situation for now. I have a feeling the Fourth Young Master is not easy to deal with and might be using this vacation as a cover."

Lana didn’t reply, indicating they could only wait and see as the situation unfolded.

Returning to Aethelburg, Laura Quincy went back to her own apartment. Staying every day in Jason Hawthorne’s lavish Hillside Villa felt awkward since it wasn’t really her home!

No matter how luxurious it is, one’s own little home is more comfortable!

But barely an hour after her return, she heard knocking at the door, curiously went to check, and it was Phoebe Turner!

She turned away, choosing to ignore her.

After ringing the doorbell for a while without any response, Phoebe Turner shouted, "Sister, I know you’re home! If you don’t open the door, I’ll sit here and refuse to leave!"

No response.

"Sis, if you don’t mind me disturbing your neighbors, then don’t open the door."

Still no response.

"Sis, I have plenty of time and energy; should I publicize all your deeds here? I bet the neighbors would love some gossip. Moreover, if you don’t open today, I’ll come again tomorrow, I don’t believe you’ll stay inside forever!"

Phoebe Turner threatened convincingly, having paid the property staff to get there so quickly in the first place...

Laura Quincy had no choice but to open the door, "Phoebe Turner! There’s nothing left to say between us. I don’t want to know or have the means to deal with your purpose in coming!"

Phoebe Turned shifted to block the door, "How could you not have any means? Sis, I know your relationship with the Fourth Young Master isn’t ordinary, he might take action for you against mom; surely he’d listen to your words."

Laura responded coldly, "You’re overthinking it; I have no relationship with him."

Phoebe didn’t believe it one bit, "Sis, stop deceiving yourself! Aside from the Fourth Young Master, who else has the clout to vanish all news about you within half a day? We’re family, I’m not asking you to pull us up as you succeed, but don’t push your family into a pit after your success!"

Laura eyed her coldly, "Phoebe Turner, can you speak these words with a clear conscience? How did you and your mother treat me? Did she think once about what I might face when she signed that agreement? Did she have any ounce of pity for me?"