In the end, Jonathan did not let Candice go.
Aside from revoking her rights to claiming her allowance from Oceanic Estate as a member of The Ataraxy, he also ordered Mark to send her to The Substratum.
The Substratum was an impoverished and remote place. Whoever sent there would have a hard life.
“No, no, Uncle Jonathan. I’m sorry… I’m sorry. Please give me another chance, Uncle Jonathan…” On all fours, Candice implored Jonathan pitifully.
However, Jonathan shoved her aside with a kick.
“I’ve given you a chance. You made a huge mistake last time, and you were locked up for half a year. Yet, you didn’t learn from your mistake, and you expect me to give you another chance? Take her away!” Jonathan cried.
“Yes, Old Mr. Jadeson,” someone answered.
“One more thing. Keep a close eye on her. Once she has been sent away, she’s forbidden to return to Jadeborough without my permission. Or else, all of you will be subjected to punishment by military law!” Jonathan even threatened his men with military law.
He was very loud, and everyone in the building could hear him.
As such, the wailing woman was dragged away.
That night, Sasha was packing her children’s clothes. Suddenly, Vivian came over with her Barbie doll in her arms. “Are we going back soon, Mommy?”
“Yes, tomorrow.” Sasha caressed her daughter’s little head. The latter’s hair was damp after a bath.
Panic flashed in Vivian’s large, watery eyes. “What should I do now? My teacher said that she will organize a farewell party for me with my classmates, as I’ll be going back soon.”
“Huh?” It was Sasha’s turn to be surprised. What a thoughtful school to organize a farewell party for their student!
Sasha was at a loss.
At once, she turned to her two sons who were playing video games. “Matt, Little Ian, is it true? Did you have a farewell party in your class?”
“Yeah, but we declined it.” Matteo, who was enjoying himself immensely, answered the question with a nonchalant grin.
Sasha was speechless.
Vivian, who had her doll in her arms, looked like she was about to weep. Sasha immediately put down the clothes and hugged her.
“Okay, okay. Mommy will ask your teacher about it. If she organized the party especially for you, Mommy will discuss with Daddy about going back a day later. Is that all right?” Sasha asked.
“All right.” Finally, the little girl laughed.
This was the difference between girls and boys.
Boys usually did not care much about this sort of thing, especially Matteo and Ian. They were extremely intelligent and already knew that the school teachers organized the farewell party to appease the Jadesons.
Thus, they rejected the offer on the spot.
However, Vivian was different. She was innocent and naive. Moreover, she was a meticulous person. Therefore, she appreciated that her teacher decided to host this event for her.
After tucking the children in bed, Sasha told Sebastian about this matter.
“A party? Do schools still do these things?” Sebastian was puzzled.
“Yes, I spoke to the teacher just now, and she did make this arrangement. She said that she had no other intentions. Vivian’s leaving soon, and her classmates miss her. So, she decided to organize this farewell party,” Sasha explained.
“Do they have to do that? It’s not like Vivian has spent much time at that school.” As expected, Sebastian seemed dismissive about the idea. He displayed an indifferent expression like his two sons.
Eventually, he agreed to the idea.
Vivian was the apple of his eye. He would give his daughter the world to make her happy.
“We shall leave a day later, then. Coincidentally, I need to look for Devin. Take the kids to school tomorrow. I’ll pick you up once I’ve settled the matters at hand,” Sebastian said.
“Devin?” Sasha was stunned by his worried expression. “Where are you going to look for him? Isn’t he at home?”
“No. He went out yesterday and didn’t return today. It’s all right. He might be at the military base. I’ll pay him a visit and come back after I’ve clarified everything with him,” he explained briefly.
In fact, that was what Sebastian believed. They have already discussed the matter, and Devin had no reason to disappear out of the blue again. If he was not in Red Pavilion, he should be held up by his work at the military base.
However, little did Sebastian know that he was wrong this time.
“Devin, you’ve been sitting here for a whole day. Are you all right? What on earth did you see in the video?” At dawn, Jake drove back to West Bank Hotel in Coldbridge. When he arrived, Devin was still sitting in his hotel and did not move a muscle.
Naturally, Jake felt a bit anxious.
To be precise, Jake was stricken with anxiety ever since they got the videotape last night, and Devin locked himself in the room after watching the footage.
