Chapter 529
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Instead, he gave her a reassuring pat. “It’s just baseless gossip. Don’t let it ruin your night. And your makeup’s smudging—go have someone fix it.”
Carol finally let the matter drop. Her parents had always been devoted to one another. There was no way an illegitimate daughter existed. Feeling better, she sat in front of the mirror, letting the makeup artist touch up her face.
Jeffery lingered for a moment before heading toward the door. Just as he reached it, something crossed his mind. He turned back and said, “Alexa, come with me for a second.”
Alexa stiffened. Why was he calling her out all of a sudden? Carol, however, completely misread the situation. To her, it simply looked like Jeffery was sending Alexa off to keep an eye on Linsey.
Smirking, she waved Alexa away. “Go on, then. There’s nothing left to clean up here anyway.” She shot Alexa a subtle look, silently telling her to find her later.
Alexa, understanding the message, forced a polite smile before following Jeffery out. He led her down a quiet hallway and stopped in a secluded corner.
Alexa’s heartbeat quickened. Something felt off. Then, Jeffery turned to her and asked, “Did you see the woman at the party tonight? The one who looks like me?”
Alexa’s face drained of color.
What did he mean by that? Why had he pulled her aside just to ask this? Had he already noticed something? Panic surged through her. For a moment, the sounds around her blurred into nothing. She was running out of time.
If Carol lost her place in the Lawson family, what would become of her future?
The thought of Carol losing everything sent a chill down Alexa’s spine. She had to get rid of Linsey—immediately. That was the only way to keep Carol’s true identity from ever being exposed.
A buzzing filled her ears, drowning out everything until Jeffery’s voice finally cut through. She blinked and looked at him blankly. “Mr. Lawson, what did you say?” To Jeffery, her dazed expression seemed like illness.
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With a sigh, he said in a steady voice, “Alexa, if your health is deteriorating, you should consider getting checked into a hospital before it gets worse. Do you have enough from the last transfer? If not, I can send more.”
Alexa quickly shook her head. “No, no, I’m fine, Mr. Lawson. I don’t need a hospital. I’d rather keep working to cover my expenses.”
She couldn’t leave now. Carol still needed her. That thought alone strengthened her resolve.
Taking a deep breath, Alexa refocused. “Mr. Lawson, earlier you asked about that woman who looks like you. Do you need me to do something about her?”
She had been too flustered before. Now, she could see things clearly—Jeffery wouldn’t have been so calm with Carol earlier if he truly suspected anything. For now, he still believed Carol was his real sister. That realization steadied her nerves.
Sure enough, Jeffery spoke thoughtfully. “I don’t know who she is or why she was at Carol’s birthday party. But I don’t want her anywhere near my sister again.”
Alexa hesitated. “Mr. Lawson…”
“Carol isn’t great with faces, but she’s not blind. If she sees me standing next to that woman, she’ll definitely notice the resemblance,” Jeffery said slowly. “Carol is sensitive. She has a heart condition. I won’t let anything ruin her birthday.”
Alexa smiled lightly. “Mr. Lawson, it’s obvious how much you care for Miss Lawson.”
As long as Jeffery remained by Carol’s side, Alexa was confident that no one could take her daughter’s place.
“What’s your plan?” she continued.
Jeffery’s voice was calm and decisive. “I’ll send a few people with some nice gifts to find her. Politely ask her to leave the party. Our family has a reputation to uphold—we can’t be seen as unable to manage our own guests. Treat her with respect. If she wants compensation, I’ll take care of it.”
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