Babel Novel
Chapter 201
Chapter 201
Zora probed further, "What are you so worried about her?"
"Aaliyah isn't just any woman to be trifled with. At this point, my biggest fear is falling out with her. If she
turns her back on me, the loss would be too great!" Jaylan muttered to himself. It seemed like he was
speaking his deepest fears aloud.
"Damn!" He cursed, "When it rains, it pours. One wrong move and everything goes to hell! I shouldn't
have gotten involved with Jerome's messy business. If I hadn't, Aaliyah would never have known about
my other intentions. She had no reason to be defensive against me and I wouldn't have had to take
action against her. Now look at the mess we're in. If Aaliyah finds out that the child is mine, she will
never forgive me." Material © NôvelDrama.Org.
"Do you regret it?" Zora asked bluntly, "Don't you have a backup plan?"
"What the hell do you know?" Jaylan yelled, "That's my last resort, an all-or-nothing move! But now, the
prize of the project in Silverdale City, the key to all my dreams, is ruined, all thanks to Jerome!"
Another bout of silence ensued.
"Who would've thought that the Wilburn family had such resources? Galen really had wisdom," Zora
said, her voice filled with envy and resentment.
"If it weren't for Jerome pushing me towards the big bucks, how would I have ended up in such a
predicament? How would I have fallen into this trap?"
Jaylan cursed vehemently, "Now, even though I have Medsafe Liyah Inc., I'm the one with the most to
lose! Everyone benefited from me, but in the end, it only strengthened Jerome's position. He didn't
invest a single penny and yet he's the hidden mastermind behind Medsafe Liyah Inc. I'm the one taking
the risks, he's the one reaping the benefits, and now he dares to lay a hand on my woman. He's not fit
to be my brother! I'll get my revenge sooner or later."
Finally, I understood the situation. The one who had led Jaylan astray was none other than his own
brother, Jerome.
"Didn't he say that once the time is right, he would hand over the entire power structure to you? If he
really manages to regain control of the overseas channels, won't the huge black market... still be
yours?" Zora asked, trying to probe further.
"Do you think he's willing to do that, given his current situation? He's had that bitch, Marissa Collin, set
me up with AzureEnchantress leads several times now! What does this mean? It means his ambitions
have gotten bigger! He wants to use my Medsafe Liyah Inc. as leverage." Jaylan cursed angrily, "Thank
God I had a backup plan. Otherwise, all my efforts would have gone to waste!"
"What are you planning to do?"
"None of your business!" Jaylan snapped.
"If you ask me, that bitch Marissa deserves to be discarded!" Zora proposed venomously, "She hasn't
been on your side for a long time now, so are you still holding back? Is the child really yours?"
Jaylan stayed silent for a long while, before finally admitting gruffly, "We did a DNA test when the baby
was born. It's mine."
"Hah... You should probably do another test just to be sure! Since Jerome had a go at Marissa, nothing
is certain. He's even more cunning than you!" Zora's words brought a sly smile to my face. Seems like
Zora isn't as dumb as she looks when it counts.
"Jaylan, I have an idea that could solve your immediate problem. It would divert people’s attention,
protect you from Aaliyah's accusations, and leave Jerome powerless, at least for a while." Zora's voice
was smug.
"What's the idea?" Jaylan asked, sounding defeated.
"Well…" Zora drew out her words, leaving him hanging.
"Out with it, stop messing with me!" Jaylan retorted impatiently.
"My suggestion is to move the child elsewhere. You mentioned that regaining Aaliyah's trust is your
main concern, isn't it?" Zora shared her thoughts, "Take the child away, so even if Aaliyah wants to do a
DNA test, she won't be able to find the child. Once everything settles, forge a fake DNA report claiming
the child is Jerome's."
"But I..."
"I'll do it! You don't have to lift a finger!" Zora volunteered.