Chapter 1355


    "If we don''t take action, we''re done for!" Arlen’s voice trembled with fervor. "Calvin, we''re out of options.


    It''s either Darren, Bard, Eunice, and that little girl who go down, or it''s curtains for us. We''ve got to take


    the plunge."


    "No, I''m not ready to die." Teresa dreamed of avish life, throwing money around like it was nothing,


    living the high life.


    Bess wasn''t keen on dying either. She had her whole future nned out.


    “We''ve reached the point of no return, Arlen said, looking to Calvin for confirmation.


    Calvin and Arlen nodded in agreement. "He''s right, now''s our best shot. Calvin, we''re one step away


    from victory!"


    Calvin mulled over another strategy in his mind. “There''s one more way, a safer bet, that could


    preserve everything we''ve got."


    “What way?" The siblings and their spouses were all ears, eager for a n that promised such ease


    and security.


    "The key lies with Eunice. With Darren suddenly taken ill, and Eunice and Bard rushing him to the


    hospital, they won''t have a moment to gossip about our doings tonight. As long as Eunice keeps mum,


    Bard and Darren will be none the wiser."


    That would give them the time they needed to devise an even more foolproof n.


    “But Eunice''s no pushover. How could she not spill the beans? She won''t miss a chance to rat us out!"


    Bess suddenly felt her husband''s idea was half-baked, as good as useless.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Yet Arlen couldn''t help but ask, "Calvin, you sure about this? Eunice''s a tough nut to crack. We just


    tried to corner her and take out her husband. Would she really y ball?"


    "We''ll have to cut a deal with her.” Calvin pondered before suggesting, "She''s always had a soft spot


    for you.


    Pretend to ask her for the hospital''s address, if she''s alone, try to negotiate."


    Arlen doubted Eunice would agree, but Calvin made a valid point—if she kept silent, Darren and Bard


    would remain oblivious to their scheme, allowing them to plot more meticulously and ensure a fail-safe


    oue next time.


    "I''ll give it a shot; was all Arlen could say.


    Meanwhile, in the car.


    Arabe spoke calmly, "No one''s following us. Grandpa, you can wake up now."


    Darren hadn''t expected his granddaughter to be so astute and opened his eyes, looking back to make


    sure, then asked, "How did you know I was faking?"


    “Be is a renowned doctor. She was the lead surgeon on your operation. How could she not see


    through such a simple ruse?" Eunice chuckled, turning to Arabe. "Did you figure it out while checking


    his pulse?"


    “Even before that; Arabe said with a slight smile. "Grandpa, your acting is terrible."


    “Was I that unconvincing? Then Calvin must have caught on, Darren suddenly regretted not having put


    on a more realistic performance.


    "Don''t worry, they were too scared seeing you to notice whether you were acting,’ Eunice reassured


    him with augh. "But yes, your acting skills could definitely be improved."


    Laughter filled the car.


    Bard looked at Eunice, "I did as we agreed. I boarded the ne and when it flew over the mountains, I


    parachuted out. My men picked me up and we returned to the lodge, rounding up all of Calvin''s guys."


    Eunice’s smile widened, "I also stuck to the n. When I saw the video of the ne exploding, I acted


    shocked and furious. Then, when they let their guard down, I recorded everything."