Chapter 616: Sabotage Without Mercy

Shawn Fisher felt like he’d been screwed over by Evan Fairchild yet again. Faced with his wife’s skeptical and unhappy expression, he said slowly, “Everything’s already prepared at home. Wouldn’t it be a waste if we didn’t go back to eat? Let’s do it some other time.”

Melody Monroe glanced at Evan Fairchild. ‘Even if it was just a polite gesture, he should have insisted they stay. How could he refuse so directly?’

“Melody, we won’t stay for dinner today. Let’s do it tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Melody nodded.

Evan Fairchild glanced at Shawn Fisher, who immediately looked away.

‘Eat tomorrow my ass!’

‘At this rate, I’ll have to start calling Evan Fairchild ‘Daddy’!’

After seeing Candy’s family of three out, Evan Fairchild walked over to Melody Monroe, wrapped an arm around her shoulders, and asked softly, “Are you tired?”

“My arms are a little sore.”

“It’s already hard enough for you to study on your own. Don’t have Candy come over tomorrow. That way, things will be easier for me too.”

“It’s nice having Candy over. I have some company, and I don’t feel tired at all. In fact, I think it’s better with the two of us together. It would be great if we both pass the exam.”

“You definitely will,” Evan Fairchild said with conviction. “I ordered a set of soothing essential oils so you can relax.”

“You know how?”

“I learned.”

Melody…

‘Evan Fairchild… a ‘full-service’ massage…’

‘Nope, I can’t think about it anymore. My whole worldview is crumbling.’

…

The next day, Candy, sure enough, didn’t come over. It wasn’t until late at night that she video-called Melody.

“Melody, don’t you think men are basically wolves?”

“Probably.”

“I can’t take it anymore, I have to go sleep for a bit. The school sent me a message saying I have to start attending again. It’s so annoying. I don’t want to go to school to study at all.”

“Can’t you get out of it?”

“My homeroom teacher called me personally, so I don’t think I have a choice. How about this? I’ll come to your place in the evenings, and we can do our homework together.”

Melody suddenly felt a weight on her back and immediately moved her phone to the side.

“She doesn’t have homework to do in the evening.”

Hearing Evan Fairchild’s voice, Candy blushed. “I… I won’t disturb you guys anymore.”

“We’re… not…”

But Candy had already ended the call.

Melody looked up at Evan Fairchild. “Why did you suddenly speak up! Now Candy thinks we’re…”

“Thinks we’re what?”

“You really have to ask.”

“But aren’t we?”

“You…”

Melody’s voice was completely silenced…

…

Zane Langdon picked up his latest schedule, glanced at it, then abruptly put it down. He rubbed the bridge of his nose, looking weary.

“Want a cup of coffee?” Sean Coleman asked quietly.

“No, thanks.” Zane Langdon shook his head.

“Has the schedule been too packed lately? I can make some adjustments.”

“Have you seen Jasper Rockwell lately?”

“I don’t know,” Sean Coleman said, shaking his head immediately.

Zane Langdon took out his phone, hesitated for a moment, then put it back down.

It was as if Jasper Rockwell had vanished; he hadn’t even logged into the game. Just now, Zane had almost given in to the urge to send him a message.

“You haven’t been in contact with him?”

“No.” Sean Coleman shook his head.

Zane Langdon looked at Sean Coleman, who immediately averted his gaze. “Right, I’ll just rearrange your schedule then. An international magazine wants to invite you for a photoshoot. How about we move it up? We can do the shoot and take a little vacation at the same time. What do you think?”

“I don’t want to go abroad.”

Sean Coleman’s smile froze on his face.

Zane Langdon had a feeling Sean Coleman was hiding something from him.

But he didn’t press the issue.

‘When it comes to Jasper Rockwell, it’s better not to ask, better not to proactively care. It would be for the best if Jasper simply vanished from his world like this.’