There was an envelope inside.
Dolores reached in and took the envelope out. She opened the sealing thread and took out what was
inside the envelope. There were two letters in it. One of them said ‘Dear Jeffery, my brother’, while the
other one didn’t indicate who the letter was for. Dolores wasn’t expecting anything when she opened
the safety box. However, when she saw the letters, she frowned, and her hands were shaking.
Dolores knew the letters were written by Jolene when she saw the words ‘Dear Jeffery, my brother’.
Dolores calmed herself down and continued to take out what was in the envelope. She saw a
document. It was the Equity Agreement of the JK Group.
Dolores had never heard of JK Group. Based on what was stated in the Agreement, the JK Group was
a company limited by shares. However, there weren’t many shareholders for the company because the
Equity Agreement Dolores was holding was worth eighty per cent of shares of the JK Group.
Suddenly, something dropped out on the floor from the envelope.
Dolores looked down, and she saw an exquisite hollowed-out pendant on the floor. She picked it up
and found out that it was a locket. She opened the locket and saw a photo in it. It was a photo of two
persons. The photo was small, but Dolores could see the face of the person in the photo clearly. The
woman in the photo had dark and long straight hair. She had a beautiful face, and she looked a little
like Dolores.
But she resembled the man in the photo even more.
The man in the photo was suave and handsome. He looked like a pretty boy, but he had masculine
features. If Dolores didn’t notice his dark and mysterious eyes, she would think it was just a pretty boy.
Dolores thought, “This is the man Jolene admire.”
Dolores was excited, but she could calm herself down very quickly. It was probably because she had
never met Jolene and the man in the photo before.
Then, Dolores found out that the pendant used the same material as her necklace. She took out her
necklace from the pocket. Yes, they came in a set. The pendant fitted into the necklace.
Dolores returned everything into the envelope and put it back into the safety box. Then, she opened the
letter without a signature. As she unfolded the letter, she saw neat handwriting spread out on the paper.
“Dear Dolores, I wasn’t sure if you would see this letter. I secretly hope that you won’t, but at the same
time, I hope you do. At least you would know who I was and who your father was. The reason I didn’t
want you to read this was because I wanted you to live in a functional family like a normal person. How
I wish I could see you grow up. I wonder if you’d look like him, or you’d look like me? All in all, I wish
you growing up healthily and safely.”
“What you saw in the envelope were what we’ve left for you. If you’re in trouble, go and find Oscar. He’ll
help you and protect you.”
“I believe that you must be going through something if you’re reading this letter. Jessica wouldn’t tell
you about the letter if you’re happy with your life.”
“No matter what you’ve heard about your father, please believe none of it. He is a good man.”
“I, Jolene, is your mother, and Stanley is your father. Not many people knew about him, but you should
know it.”
“I must apologize to you for giving birth to you but weren’t able to raise you. But we love you, dearly.”
“I always believe that you’re a gift from heaven. I couldn’t control my happiness when you’re born.
You’re the offspring of Stanley and me. You’re also an imprint of our existence.”
“May you be surrounded by bliss, happiness, warmth, and good luck forever. From, Jolene.”
A drop of tear fell onto the letter. Dolores wasn’t in pain, nor she was holding grudges or hatred. Tears
flew out for no reason.
Like Dolores couldn’t control herself.
“Ms. Flores, are you there?” the manager called Dolores because she was in there for too long.
Dolores quickly wiped off her tears and replied, “Yes. I’ll be out soon.”
Dolores put everything back into the envelope and closed the safety box. Then she walked out of the
room with another envelope. She looked calm. She told the bodyguard, “Let’s go.”
The manager saw her out, “Do contact me if you need further assistance.”
Dolores turned around and glanced at the manager, “I don’t want people to know I was here.”
The manager smiled, “Sure. It is our job to protect the privacy of our customers.”
Dolores nodded. The bodyguard opened the car door for her, and she got into the car.
Dolores rested her chin on her hand and stared outside, “Do you know what to respond when people
asked for my whereabouts today?”
The bodyguard took a quick look at Dolores while driving. He knew what Dolores meant, but he wasn’t
sure what she would want him to respond.
“Maybe you can suggest an excuse for me?”
“Just tell them I went to the boutique,” Dolores stared outside the window. It rained heavily yesterday,
and it was a sunny day today. However, the sadness in Dolores’ heart never went away.
Dolores looked at what she was holding. She hesitated for a while, then asked the bodyguard to head
to the Harris manor.
She needed to ask Jolene about Victoria by herself.
It was important for her.
The bodyguard was worried, “Should we tell Mr. Nelson?”
Dolores raised her brows and acted angry, “Why? Do you think what I said wasn’t important?”
The bodyguard quickly explained, “No, I’m worried that there’s danger, and I wouldn’t know how to
explain to Mr. Nelson.”
“Don’t worry. He won’t do anything to me,” Dolores replied calmly, but in fact, she was nervous and
restless.
It had already caused so many troubles to Dolores for being the daughter of Jolene. She wouldn’t know
how to face Matthew if Jolene was the one who caused Victoria’s death.
Soon, the car stopped at the guardhouse where Harris manor was located. Normally, the security guard
there wouldn’t allow just anybody into the area. Dolores gave Sean a call.
Sean wasn’t at home. He was boozing with Tommy. He couldn’t face what Jeffrey did, so he got out of
the house like he used to do.
Sean was surprised to receive Dolores’ call, “Dolores.”
“I’m outside of the Harris manor. Can you come and pick me up?”
Sean pulled himself together, “Why are you there? Are you with my brother?”
“No, I’m alone. Come out, please. The security guard here won’t allow me to go inside.”
“I’m not at home,” Sean put down the glass and walked out. Tommy chased out, “Where are you
going? I thought you said you want to continue accepting jobs? Did you change your mind again?”
Sean was almost out of trend now.
Did he want to become popular again or not?
Sean was impatient. He turned around and glanced at Sean, “I have something to deal with now.”
Sean was worried about Dolores going to the Harris manor alone. He was afraid that Jeffrey would
make things difficult for Dolores.
Sean had to go home.
“I will do whatever I promised you. Please allow me to solve this first,” Sean tried to withhold his
impatience.
Tommy stood still and didn’t chase after Sean. He knew Sean’s temper too well. He sighed and went
back into the room to drink alone.
Dolores looked down, “Can you explain to the security guard? I’ll pass my phone to him.”
Sean got into the car, “Sure.”
Dolores passed her phone to the security guard. They let her in after knowing she wanted to head to
the Harris manor.
When Dolores arrived at the Harris manor, she put the envelope into her bag, then she opened the car
door and got out of the car, “Wait for me here.”
Dolores’ bodyguard was worried, “But…”
Dolores emphasized, “Don’t worry. I’ll be fine.”
The bodyguard had no choice but to stay put. Dolores headed to the entrance of the Harris manor
alone, then pressed the bell.
The door opened after a while. Marina was stunned a little after she saw Dolores standing at the door.
Then, she moved aside and smiled, “Come in quick.”
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