Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 179

We retraced our steps back to Wood Manor, where Kenney Damon was engaged in an animated

conversation with my Dad. As we entered, he looked up in surprise. "Back already?"

"Something unexpected has come up, so we decided to head back early!" I greeted Kenney, who,

seeing our return, rose to bid us farewell. My dad didn't protest, allowing him to leave as he pleased.

As I escorted Kenney to his car, he waived me back and advised me before leaving, "Stick close to

Catherine, and keep encouraging her. It’s time for her to get a reliable man, and as long as the guy

genuinely cares for her, we don't care about his family background. The Damon family can afford to

marry off a daughter! She shouldn't feel any burden!”

I chuckled and replied, “Sure. I'll push her!”

But in my heart, I couldn't help but grumble. “Poor Catherine, you’re causing your old man such

heartache!”

If she kept ignoring her father's heartfelt advice, she would be downright disrespectful!

“Thanks for taking care of this for me. She gets annoyed whenever we bring it up. If we push too hard,

she might run off!” Kenney sighed, shaking his head in frustration. “It's so difficult to see her! We've got

all the boys at home, but our only girl has flown off to who knows where!”

“Leave it to me!” I promised, taking the responsibility off his shoulders, “Mission accepted!”

It perked Kenney up. With a grateful gesture, he turned and left.

Back to the parlor, I saw my dad was discussing something with Ronan. Both wearing serious

expressions, Ronan nodded frequently.

“Weren't we supposed to have dinner here? How are we going to do that?” I asked, spreading my

hands, “Or should we head back to our old place?”

“Back to the old place!” my dad declared decisively.

I glanced at Ronan, who didn't offer any objection. It seemed like they were in sync, and I wondered

how long they had been confiding in each other.

“Did you tell Mom about it? Or should I go ahead and let her know?” I asked, looking at my dad.

“I've already informed her! Your mom and I understand each other with just a look!”

I was surprised at how smoothly my dad responded. He always had a plan, and it seemed this was no

different.

“In that case, you should head home first. Ronan and I have something else to discuss!” My dad turned

to me and reminded, “Allie, remember, Ronan's position is different, and something is beyond his

control!”

Standing there, I felt there was a deeper meaning in my father's words. Ronan, on the other hand, was

staring at his coffee cup, lost in thought.

My dad continued, “He has another name you might not know. He's also known as Bennett Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Richardson.”

Bennett Richardson!

“That's his identity known to the public, the leader of the largest domestic Richardson Group. Mark my

words. His real name, Ronan, is a secret you must keep. Very few people know this, and even some of

his colleagues are unaware. So, keeping this secret is crucial to his safety!” My dad's tone was

incredibly serious as he gave me this instruction. “Sweetie, you must never spill the beans!”

“I understand. I'll keep it safe!” I promised solemnly.

“Also, he's currently the hidden boss of VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals. Since you might be heading back to

Goldenvale Town, we'll put on a little show for Jaylan today, which might as well help him make up his

mind!” My dad's words surprised me.

“How do you plan on doing that?” I asked eagerly.

I hadn't expected this to be part of my dad's plan.

Seeing my confusion, my dad elaborated on his strategy.

Once I heard it, I was brimming with confidence. “Great idea! This won't mess with my plans, and it will

put some pressure on him. It's essentially like giving him a safety net - a reassurance he so

desperately needs!!”

My dad grinned slyly, yet his tone was dismissive. “It's just a way to get him out of our lives faster. We

have a lot to do and no time to keep playing games with him! Trash belongs in the trash bin!”

Ronan nodded in agreement. “It's the perfect bait for his greedy nature. It's exactly what he's missing!”

Knowing Jaylan as I do, this would indeed be appealing to him.

Without further ado, I turned to my father and Ronan. “I'll head home and wait for you guys!”