Chapter 1196

Chapter 1196 Under the unpredictable wrath of Cecilia, Susan hurriedly fled the office. Shortly afterward, Cecilia received an anonymous call.

The caller said, “We did as you asked and found an underground organization. Why didn’t you mention they were associated with the Jent family? Now we’ve offended them, which means we’ve offended Mr. Jardin of the Jardin Corporation. If he seeks retribution, we have no way out. You’re pushing us into a pit of fire!”

Cecilia was indifferent to their plight. “Where are the items I asked for? Why haven’t you found them yet?”

The items you want? We’ve turned the place upside down and found nothing. We’re going to lay low for a while. You should find someone else for your tasks,” the caller said before hurriedly ending the call.

“A bunch of useless fools,” Cecilia muttered, scattering the documents on her desk in frustration. Her face twisted in malevolence. “Zach, you brought in Fred’s people to protect M and that adopted child. Don’t think this will stop me. Just wait, l’i make sure both Madelyn’s belongings and that child are destro leaving no trace.”

‘Knowing Zach, he must’ve prepared the documents beforehand, transferring all his assets to Madelyn. I can’t let that happen, not after all my painstaking efforts. I can’t let my plans fall apart. If anyone is to blame, it’s not me for being ruthless,’ Cecilia thought.

Meanwhile, Blake was restless at home, feeling increasingly uneasy as the evening progressed. Even when night fell, Kevin still had not returned.

Hearing a knock on the door, she wondered, ‘Is that him?’

She rose from the couch and stood in the dark living room, hesitating at the door. Then she remembered Kevin’s warning, ‘Don’t turn on the lights or answer the door if I’m not back. If someone claims it’s about me, ignore them. If I don’t return by morning, call the police and ask to be taken to Southern Haven Villas. Fred’s men will protect you there.

Stay inside if you notice anyone following you. I’ll come get you once I finish handling the matter.’

Peering through the peephole, Blake saw two men dressed like plumbers in the hallway. But their menacing eyes gave them away. Blake believed they were not here with good intentions.

Blake covered her mouth to stifle any sound. She leaned against the wall in the silent darkness, her heart pounding wildly.

One of the men outside remarked, “Maybe there’s no one home.”

“That’s impossible. I’ve been watching all day. She’s definitely inside “Let’s pick the lock and check.”