Shane was aware of that as well. He chuckled and replied, “I know. I’ve already ordered Silas to work on it. I’m sure she’ll call you in delight after receiving her gifts.”
“Okay,” said Natalie with a smile as she nodded.
She didn’t ask what present he got for Joyce because, given Shane’s wealth, the gift was bound to be extremely luxurious.
After that, the two of them changed topics and avoided discussing that particular matter.
After all, it was a terrible ordeal, and thinking about it would just upset both of them.
Their call lasted for over thirty minutes.
Shane had just put his phone away when someone opened the door to his room. The next moment, Jackson entered and greeted, “Shane.”
Shane gave a slight nod.
“Are you feeling better?” asked Jackson as he closed the door.
“Yeah,” murmured Shane.
“I’m so sorry. I didn’t know that Jacqueline would do something like this,” said Jackson as he looked apologetically at Shane.
Shane shifted his gaze to Jackson and said calmly, “I know.”
Since Jacqueline wanted to con me, she would not have told Jackson. After all, he would have to be a lunatic not to stop her if he knew that she was going to cheat on him. Hence, she had to keep everything a secret to ensure the success of her plan.
Jackson sighed a breath of relief and said, “I’m glad you’re aware of it.”
Jackson was worried that Shane would suspect him of playing a role in any of that.
“By the way,” said Jackson as if he had just recalled something. “Jacqueline and I broke up.”
Shane wasn’t surprised by that, merely murmuring a reply.
It would be even more surprising if he stays with her after all that she’s done.
Jackson was at a loss for words when he saw how calm Shane was.
He remained quiet for a while before asking, “Shane, how will you deal with Jacqueline?”
That question prompted Shane to narrow his eyes. “Are you asking me to show mercy?”
Jackson lowered his head in embarrassment because Shane’s words hit the bull’s eye. The former said, “In a way, I guess. Even if we are not in a relationship anymore, she is still my friend, so I can’t neglect her completely.”
However, Shane merely stared at Jackson wordlessly. At that moment, the latter had no idea what Shane was thinking.
Jackson was intimidated by that stare and started to sweat a little. Only then did Shane speak up in a cold tone, “All I can say is that I won’t kill her.” Those words stunned Jackson.
But he’s not going to let her off the hook either.
The way Shane’s eyes gleamed without a hint of emotion indicated that the punishment would be something he could not even imagine.
“Shane…”
“It’s getting late. Please leave,” requested Shane as he waved his hand.
Jackson’s lips parted as though he had more to say. However, the distant look on Shane’s face dissuaded Jackson from doing so. Letting out a sigh, he turned around and left.
Shane closed his eyes and lay back down after watching Jackson leave.
He was still dizzy due to the effects of the drug and needed to rest for a while.
It wasn’t until the next afternoon that he fully recovered. Only then did he leave the hospital and head over to the hotel.
However, he didn’t deal with Jacqueline straight away. Instead, he went to the other woman’s room.
Being locked up was already terrifying enough for the woman, and when she saw Shane, her face turned as white as a sheet.
“M-Mr. Shane,” stammered the woman.
Shane stared at her emotionlessly and interrogated, “How much did Jacqueline Graham give you?”
The woman knew what he was talking about, so she got on her knees right away and begged, “Mr. Shane, I have learned from my mistake. I shouldn’t have been greedy and helped Ms. Graham in exchange for that money. I’m so sorry. Please forgive me. I will never do that again.”
As she spoke, she crawled to Shane to hug his leg and beg for mercy.
Unfortunately, Shane had already anticipated that, so he kicked her away before she could touch him.
The woman sprawled on the floor like a ragged doll. Fear donned her face as she muttered, “Mr. Shane…”
“Do you not understand what I just asked? How much did Jacqueline give you?” growled Shane as he glared at the woman viciously.
