Chapter 1287
Ronald had been on the tail of the Jarvis clan for a while, gathering evidence of their misdeeds like breadcrumbs. When Kari gave him the nod, he didn't hesitate to hand over the dossier to the cops. The response was quick and decisive - Samuel Jarvis, caught in a hit- and-run, was nabbed in no time. Word spread like wildfire, and the Jarvis Enterprises' stocks took a nosedive!
Mila, upon hearing it was Kari's doing, stormed over only to be shown the door by Ronald with a swift boot. "Time to settle debts, Mila. The Jarvis family owes us big time!" Mila, still clueless about the gravity of the situation, spat insults and demanded they retract, claiming the evidence was fabricated.
From the second-floor balcony, Kari watched Mila's prideful retreat. Mila had lived the high life for too long, forgetting that even the lowliest lives are lives nonetheless. Kicked out of the gated community, Mila sought allies, only to find the Jarvis Enterprises in turmoil. The scandal broke, and within hours, their stocks plummeted. Mila raced back to H city, leaving her grievances with Kari unaddressed.
Jarvis Enterprises was teetering on the brink.
The public was in uproar.
A month later, Samuel's hit-and-run case went to court.
Kari, her daughter, and Ronald sat opposite a visibly haggard Samuel, awaiting a fair verdict.
The evidence was irrefutable.
Thanks to Ronald securing a top-notch lawyer, Samuel had no defense. He was sentenced to seventeen years.
Kari didn't claim a dime in damages, donating it all to charity instead.
When the gavel fell, Willa broke down, her grief for her lost husband cascading down in tears.
Nathan was there too, looking worse for wear.
Kari was unmoved.
Before leaving the courthouse, Nathan stopped her. "I'm sorry about my dad."Original from NôvelDrama.Org.
His apology was sincere, but Kari only felt resignation. "Nathan, it wasn't your doing. Your father paid his dues, and the Jarvis name will never regain its former glory
Nathan stared, aware of Kari's resolve. Without the means before, she had bided her time. But now, backed by Ronald, she was unstoppable.
"I don't blame you," Nathan said, instantly regretting the words. "I have no right. It was my family who wronged yours first."
He took a deep breath. "Ronald's good to you. I wish you happiness."
With that, he walked away.
Kari joined Ronald and Willa, suggesting they celebrate that evening. Their long ordeal was over, and their enemies had been vanquished.
As Nathan walked away, he couldn't
help but fook back. Ronald holding Kari's Hand, with Willa by their side, they slowly faded into the distance.
Nathan's eyes stung with tears.
They had been so close to being a family.
So very close.
The Jarvis family's decline was swift. Though not bankrupt, they never recovered their lost luster.
Many thought Kari's revenge too harsh, but she turned a deaf ear.
Eventually, Nathan returned to Imperial City taking up work with Isaac. He and Kari never crossed paths again. Nathan made sure of it, and Kari pretended not to notice. For years, their lives continued,
nove
separately.