Chapter 1876

Jackson's situation was more important to her than anything else right now.

Grandpa Woods noticed how worried Fiona looked, and he finally decided to tell her everything. "I sent Jackson to the capital," he said, "because the Woods family has a secret basement there. It's where we lock up the family members who've committed the worst crimes. There's one person down there who knows what happened to his parents. That's the promise I made to Jackson."

Fiona paused, trying to work it out. "So Jackson already knows what really happened to his parents?"

Grandpa Woods nodded, and suddenly it all made sense. No wonder Jackson hadn't even given her a chance to say goodbye-he must have been holding this in for years, just waiting for the truth. Now that he could finally clear his parents' names, of course he was in a hurry. Fiona understood, and she couldn't blame him. She actually supported his decision.

"So, is that what you wanted to talk to me about today? Jackson's parents?" Fiona asked.

But Grandpa Woods shook his head. "When Jackson comes back, let him tell you himself. I called you here today to thank you properly-for helping us get rid of the traitors in the Woods family."

Fiona understood instantly. He was talking about everyone who'd been exposed in the scandal. Grandpa Woods hadn't wasted a second getting rid of them, and with the Woods family working behind the scenes, none of those people would ever get out of prison.

"You really know how to pick your moments, Grandpa Woods," Fiona said with a smirk. "I'm guessing the whole Woods estate is surrounded by shareholders right now, and the second I leave, they'll all want to know what we talked about for so long."

"You're as sharp as ever, Fiona." Grandpa Woods grinned, rubbing his smooth chin in mock thoughtfulness. "It's always interesting talking to you. But honestly, the Woods family made a reat mess of things this time. I'll take care of it. If you want to take on the Stonnell family, though, you'd better be careful. They're not easy to deal with."

Fiona smiled. She knew that already. The Stonnell family was nothing like the Woods. Grandpa Woods had always supported Jackson, giving him real power

from the start. He wanted Jackson to make the Woods family stronger.

But the Stonnells were different. They'd never hand over control so easily, especially not to her. They'd probably do everything they could to keep her as just a

figurehead-Stonnell by name only, with no real say.

"I know. Thank you for the heads up, Grandpa Woods."

After saying goodbye, Fiona left the study. As soon as she was gone, a hidden

panel in the wall slid open and a young woman stepped out.

If Fiona or Tyler had still been there, they would have recognized her in a heartbeat.

Amy.

Just as Fiona had guessed, the Woods estate was completely surrounded, but Grandpa Woods had made sure she had bodyguards to get her safely to the car before anyone could stop her.

Inside the car, Tyler was driving. He

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scrunched up his nose and

complained; "I can't believe how

strong that smell was in Grandpa Woods study. Seriously, you'd think someone his age would know better-it was enough to make me dizzy."