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    Had Corrine not stopped him, Jules would have insisted on a paternity test. Jayden stayed quiet, possibly aware that he was at fault or maybe just overwhelmed by the absurdity of it all.


    His brief moment of selfishness had almost cost him everything, even the Ford family.


    The car was filled with silence until Corrine broke it. “Uncle, have you had any issues with ude Lowell?”


    “ude Lowell?” Jayden’s brows furrowed, and he looked deep in thought. “Since he was moved here, we’ve only crossed paths outside of work. Our responsibilities have been clear and separate.”


    Corrine gave a slight nod.


    Jayden raised an eyebrow, his gaze sharpening. “Is he behind this incident?” he asked, a touch of coldness creeping into his voice.


    If there were no link, Corrine wouldn’t have known about such a person. And she certainly wouldn’t have brought it up for no reason.


    “It’s nothing, just some idle chatter.” Corrine knew Jayden was sharp and wouldn’t be easily deceived. She figured honesty was the best approach. “But, if something were to happen to you, he could easily step into your role, right?”


    Her words hinted at the shady world of office politics and betrayal.


    Corrine wasn’t trying to keep anything hidden. They just hadn’t found any solid proof linking ude to anything, despite their investigation.


    If Barry’s ims about ude’s wealth and influence were true, then his underlings would definitely be willing to act as his pawns, so as to gain his favor.


    Though they knew this issue was tied to ude, they couldn’t find a single clue.


    Jayden stayed quiet after hearing that. He leaned back in his seat, his face hard as he stared out the window at the passing scenery.


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    Eventually, the car pulled up to the police station.


    Once they arrived, Corrine and Jules headed straight to Arion’s office, while the staff led Jayden to meet Barry.


    They sat across from each other. Both were at eye level, but the difference in their presence was striking.


    Barry no longer looked the part of theposed schr. His white shirt, which he’d worn for days, was now stained and yellowing at the edges. In contrast, Jayden’s suit, though slightly wrinkled, still radiated authority.


    Jayden nced at Barry’s handcuffs, a cold smile ying on his lips. “On my way here, I kept thinking about the story—the Farmer and the Viper. But seeing you like this leaves an even stronger impression.”


    Barry folded his hands, staring at Jayden with a nk expression.


    His calmness made Jayden frown. “Did you ever think you’d end up like this when you set me up?”


    “Are you here to rub it in or are you hoping for a confession?” Barry sighed softly. “Got a cigarette?”


    Jayden locked eyes with him for a moment, thought it over, and then stood up. He pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and handed it to Barry.


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