Chapter 1211 Jude's Confession
The room descended into a tense silence, the weight of unspoken truths hanging palpably in the air.
Cherise, her expression determined, gently pursed her lips before speaking in a voice that was soft yet unwavering. "Uncle Anthony, did you just acknowledge that Colin is, indeed, my husband's younger twin brother?"
Anthony was caught off guard, momentarily stunned into speechlessness by Cherise's direct question.
He had steeled himself to refute any accusations regarding Colin's disappearance, but in that charged moment, he realized with a pang that no one besides himself had explicitly acknowledged Colin as part of the Lenoir family since he entered the room.
Gathering his thoughts swiftly, Anthony regained his composure, his mind racing to formulate a response.
Since Damien was already well-versed in the events of the past, it was highly probable that he had already uncovered Colin's true identity. Thus, whether Anthony admitted it or not, it appeared insignificant.
Anthony's lips curled into a sneer as he responded, "Even if I deny it outright, how does that change anything?"
"It matters little in the grand scheme," Anthony added dismissively, "Your arguments on other matters hold no sway."
Damien's expression hardened into a sneer as he produced a folded bank statement from his pocket. Unfolding it with deliberate care, he revealed a meticulous record of transactions spanning years between Anthony and Raymond.
Each entry documented the purpose behind the money transfers from Raymond to Anthony.
Each entry painstakingly detailed the purpose behind the money transfers from Raymond to Anthony. Some were marked to appease Dorothy, others to buy silence, and a handful designated to orchestrate Colin's torment.
The list sprawled across the page, chronicling every misdeed and clandestine dealing Anthony had orchestrated over the years.
Colin and Cherise stood there; their jaws ajar in shock as the damning evidence unraveled before their very eyes.
His voice dropped to a chillingly icy tone, "Access to the account was made by your cherished illegitimate son, Kenneth."
Anthony's initial shock gave way to a sudden realization. He hadn't seen the card in quite some time, assuming he had stashed it away and simply forgotten its location. Now, faced with the revelation, it dawned on him with startling clarity: Kenneth had been the one who stole the card.
"Kenneth was also part of a hit-and-run accident that happened just three days ago," Jude remarked calmly from his seat beside Dorothy on the bed, his demeanor eerily composed. "Father, this little brother of mine, he's proven quite a handful."
"Immediately after the accident, Kenneth's first move was to withdraw money from your bank account, likely to facilitate his escape."
Jude's gaze pierced Anthony's with unwavering determination, a chilly aura emanating within his pupils. "Luckily, I managed to trick him into attending the shareholders' meeting in your place. Otherwise, how could he have so obediently entered the prison?"
Anthony stared at Jude in stunned silence, grappling with the implication of Jude's betrayal.
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🌸 Message to the Author: 🌸 Hi! I just finished reading your story, and I truly loved it — especially Damien and Cherise’s journey. But what completely stole my heart was Lennon and Lucy. Their final scene left me stunned… Lennon being alive, quietly showing up after all that time — it was such a powerful and emotional moment. But it also left me with so many feelings… What happened to him? How did Lucy react after the shock wore off? What did they say to each other? I keep thinking about them. I know they’re side characters, and the story is marked as completed, but I would truly love a bonus chapter — even a small one — to see what came next for them. They deserve that closure. And honestly? So do we, as readers who deeply connected with them. And we would also love to see more of Damien and cherise with their kids. Thank you for creating characters that live so deeply in our hearts. If you ever feel inspired, please consider giving Lennon and Lucy a little more. ❤️...
🌸 Message to the Author: 🌸 Hi! I just finished reading your story, and I truly loved it — especially Damien and Cherise’s journey. But what completely stole my heart was Lennon and Lucy. Their final scene left me stunned… Lennon being alive, quietly showing up after all that time — it was such a powerful and emotional moment. But it also left me with so many feelings… What happened to him? How did Lucy react after the shock wore off? What did they say to each other? I keep thinking about them. I know they’re side characters, and the story is marked as completed, but I would truly love a bonus chapter — even a small one — to see what came next for them. They deserve that closure. And honestly? So do we, as readers who deeply connected with them. Thank you for creating characters that live so deeply in our hearts. If you ever feel inspired, please consider giving Lennon and Lucy a little more. We would love bonus parts.❤️...