After throwing out that threat, Lori ran off.

Seeing Lori finally leave, Jayden dropped the shears at last.

The arriving Butler James apologized profusely. "Young Master, are you hurt?"

Jayden shook his head. "I'm fine, but make sure Lori never comes near me again. That woman is crazy!"

"Yes, Young Master," Butler James replied, observing Jayden's expression. After a moment, he couldn't help but ask, "Weren't you out looking for Ms. Grandelle? Does she know her husband is..."

Jayden's face darkened further. "She doesn't know the full situation yet. From what I gathered, she might forgive my uncle."

"So..." Butler James hesitated, "What's your next step? After all, your uncle...