Chapter 298: Watching Mr. Cassius’s Show? Bold Move!
“I can hire an attorney. But you? No, thanks.”
“And let’s not forget, this hospital has 360–degree surveillance. If I had hurt Kaiya, the evidence would be airtight.” Jarrett sighed again, pinching the bridge of his nose.
“You really think it’s that simple?”
Gemma frowned.
“What are you trying to say?”
He glanced at the white ceiling, as if searching for the right words among the tiles.
“Kaiya came here today to ask you to come home, didn’t she?”
Gemma nodded.
“You don’t want to go. But now? The police are ready to haul you in.”
“Because they’re all in the hospital,” Gemma said flatly.
“And meetings in hospitals are always so… convenient,” Jarrett murmured.
Gemma’s
Gemma’s eyes widened.
“You’re saying they’ll frame me with another crime, just because of this hospital setting?”
Dolton family schemes were professional.
But Gemma couldn’t fathom it.
What did they gain by arresting her?
Jarrett caught her shifting expression.
He pressed on.
“I heard you’re good at pharmaceuticals.”
Gemma’s stomach dropped.
She’d collaborated with Brian once–developing formulas for Read Pharmaceuticals to turn into pills or capsules.
Her share was modest, thanks to their friendship.
But after the mountain village incident, she’d severed ties, disgusted by Read’s greed.
This time, she’d partnered with Cassius, building a lab from scratch to create custom treatments.
The drugs were now in the dean’s hands, poised for mass production.
Speaking of which, whether it was the Chavez’s child or Ashton’s child before, the medicine did not undergo strict trial due to emergency.
Wait.
“Did they use my medication?”
Jarrett nodded.
“Let’s just say the hospital’s lab has identified the compounds. Sweet niece, do you know what they call ‘human experimentation‘ in the legal books?”
Gemma’s jaw tightened.
She was in a rush, sure, but she still followed the rules.
In emergencies, you don’t stick to protocol–you bend the rules to save lives.
But if Madeline and Kaiya just had to drag her name through the mud…
“Purpose?”
Gemma’s lips curled into a icy smile. “To ruin my reputation? My career? What’s the angle?”
She’s a famous doctor. Shouldn’t she be even more valuable to the Doltons?
Jarrett tilted his head, as if she were a slow student.
“Simply put, your success is just… garnish for the Doltons. Nice to have, but not essential.”
If you’re obedient, loyal to the family, they’ll let you thrive.
But if you’re stubborn, with Dolton blood and no allegiance?” He paused. “You’re a grenade they can’t defuse.”
Gemma’s mind raced.
So they’re like the Dans in the village-
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Only interested in clipping my wings, not letting me fly.
If she wasn’t wrong…
The next thing the Doltons would do was to trade with her marriage.
And now, with her reputation in tatters, any hope of marrying into a family of equal standing was gone.
The Doltons would push her down, marrying her off to someone in S City as a consolation prize–or worse, using her to crack open the N.L city market.
And Marcus…
Her ex–husband.
Margaret was practically salivating at the chance to destroy her.
Gemma let out a hollow laugh.
What a beautifully crafted scheme.
Such a ruthless family.
Adoptive parents wanted to sell her off.
Biological kin wanted to kill her!
Jarrett softened his tone, sensing her resolve hardening.
“You’re bright, Gemma. But there’s still room to maneuver. Work with me, and we can turn this around.”
Gemma raised an eyebrow. “They want me dead, and you want a piece of me? You’re just as disgusting. Why should I work with you?” Jarrett had expected tears, pleas for help.
As her uncle, stepping in to “help” would be the ultimate act of kindness.
He figured Gemma would break down in tears, begging him to take charge.
But Gemma…
She was scared.
But that fear sharpened her mind instead of dulling it.
And somehow, she saw right through him.
Yes, he wanted to use Gemma to tighten his grip on the Dolton family.
Ashton’s life already in his hands, and he was out of the game already.
The only obstacle left was Simon–the eldest brother.
If Gemma cooperated, he could use her as leverage to bring Simon down.
He wasn’t a cruel man–he’d make sure Gemma was well rewarded once the job was done.
Her dramatic talk of “want a piece of me” was just that: drama.
“You should work with me,” Jarrett said smoothly. “It’s your best shot.”
“I’m your uncle. Your mother was my favorite sister. I’d never truly hurt you.”
“And if you team up with me, I’ll make sure you’re protected.”
“Otherwise…” He leaned in, his voice dropping. “If they fail this time, there’ll be other traps–some obvious, some hidden. If I don’t tip you off, you’ll be caught blind.”
Gemma shook her head.
“I’d rather stay in the fire than jump into a wolf’s den.”
Jarrett’s face darkened.
“If you keep being stubborn, you’ll end up behind bars. You know what I’m capable of. If I step in, you’ll rot in prison. No one escapes my wrath.”
Gemma tilted her head, her voice calm but cutting. “Are you sure about that?”
Jarrett’s patience snapped. “Don’t test me!”
Before he could say more,
hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway.
Jarrett smirked.
Here comes the cavalry.”
Gemma turned, and sure enough, Robin was approaching, his expression unreadable.
Jarrett’s smirk faltered.
“You know him,” he sneered. “But even Robin can’t save you now.”
Gemma didn’t respond. Instead, she stepped forward, meeting Robin’s gaze.
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Officer Robin. Fancy running into you again.”
Robin’s lips twitched into a faint smile. “Meeting me usually isn’t a good thing. And this time… I’m here for you.”
Jarrett leaned closer, and pressed on.
“Now it’s your last chance. You team up with me? Or you behind the bars.”
Gemma took a deep breath, and smiled back to Robin. “What’s up? Officer Robin. Am I going to be arrested?”
Jarrett took a step back, his jaw tightening.
Underestimating her again.
Cassius’s protege, overconfident and reckless.
This would teach her a lesson.
He stepped back.
Waiting for Gemma’s pleading and crying.
After all, he was still her uncle. He’d give Gemma one last chance to come crawling to him.
He turned back to Robin, sizing him up.
Cassius’s friend or not, Robin was known for playing by the rules.
If Cassius did step in…..
Well, that would be interesting.
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