Eugene responded to Olivia and before long, everyone rounded up downstairs, except for Alex, who could not move around. Meanwhile, Jewel was able to head to the dining table with Ellen’s help.
After all of them seated themselves, Jewel placed a few dishes on a plate, which prompted Olivia to say, “You should dig in first. You can bring it to him after that.” “I’ll eat upstairs.” Jewel’s voice escaped her throat with difficulty. Ellen chipped in, “Jewel, stay. I’ll give it to Alex in your stead.”
“It’s alright. I can do it.” “Mom, let her be,” Eugene piped up before ordering a maid, “Joy, help Jewel.” The maid affirmed before holding the plate for Jewel as they ascended the stairs.
Watching Jewel’s leaving figure, Ellen became worried. “Jewel, are you really fine? Slow down. Let me help you.” Jewel turned down the offer again. “I can do it. Enjoy your dinner.”
Ellen hummed in response and did not follow Jewel upstairs. However, her gaze did not leave Jewel until they went upstairs. Following that, she sat back on her chair before facing Hayden and Penny. “Have more.”
The quilt stirred in Hayden’s stomach. Even if he had nothing to do with what Nicole had done, he was feeling guilty nonetheless. I’m sorry, Ellen.”
Ellen, who was still oblivious of the identity of the murderer, looked at him. She almost. concluded that he was the culprit due to his apology. Soon, Eugene interfered. “The killer hasn’t even apologized yet. What are you doing?”
“If only I noticed her intentions, I could’ve stopped her.” “Forget it. It has nothing to do with you. Don’t take it upon yourself. Can you even bear the weight?” Eugene clinked his glass onto Hayden’s before gulping the drink in one shot. Brian furrowed. “So, who is it?”
“Lara had someone to inform her butler, Theodore, to kill Ellen while Nicole provided the map of the Promise Island. The both of them had been planning the assasination.” “Lara Roberts again? What has she been up to in prison?” A sniggering Brian looked at Penny. “And what’s your business here?”
She was put in a tough position as she cried, “I don’t wanna be here either, but there’s no ship to return.” His expression darkened. “Can’t you go to a hotel? Your mother tried to assassinate my mother! How dare you stay at my place!”
“Brian.” Eugene called him in a low voice. Brian faced Eugene. “Don’t let your guard down. Aren’t you worried that she attempts another muder while we’re sleeping?”
Eugene’s brows creased. “Lara is Lara, and she has nothing to do with it. Stop” Brian rose from his seat. “The only thing that I know very well is that a child takes after their parents. Look at her mother. You’re underestimating her.”
“Stop it! I’ll leave!” Penny sprang to her feet and tried to leave. Yet, Ellen pulled her hand. “Hold on! Where else can you go at this hour? Just stay. Don’t listen. to your brother. He’s like that.” “I don’t have a brother like him,’ retorted Penny. Brian did not lose. “Nor do I have a sister like you!”
Olivia glanced at him. “Enough. Sit. Where can she even go at this hour?” Hearing that, Brian finally behaved and stopped acting stubbornly like Eugene. Then, he seated himself and dug in. In the meantime, the corner of Eugene’s lips twitched at the outcome. Only my girlfriend can dissuade him, huh?
Ellen took a glimpse at Olivia while holding in the urge to laugh, for her two tough sons were equally afraid of Olivia. Just one word from Olivia was enough to make them listen obediently; compared to Ellen, it worked wonders.
