Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Lord Jing: My Rules, the Truth After Seventeen Years
Soon.
Two men stepped forward to stop Will Ziegler, who was trying to slip away, and coldly said, "Please."
"I’m not going. I have nothing to do with this. Why should I go?"
Jonathan Ziegler pushed them aside, staring at them with a dark look. If you listened carefully, you’d notice a tremor in his voice.
He couldn’t go. Julian Sia was notorious for his ruthless methods. If he went, it might be doubtful whether he could even come back.
Just as Charles Jordan walked out of the gate, he heard his words and spoke without turning his head. "It’s not up to you to decide whether it’s related or not, Mr. Ziegler. Don’t worry, it’s just a simple conversation, nothing else."
In the end, the Ziegler family’s servants could only watch helplessly as Jonathan Ziegler and Wang Xiang were taken away by people brought by Charles Jordan.
Seeing them swagger into the Ziegler house and take people away, all the servants felt rising fear in their hearts.
Who is Julian Sia? They had worked at the Ziegler estate long enough to know a bit about him, but wasn’t this action a bit too bold? Wasn’t anyone from above controlling this?
The news of Charles Jordan taking away the two people from the Zieglers quickly spread through the upper society.
People held a watching attitude, aware that the Ziegler and Green Estate were related by marriage, wondering what Julian Sia’s actions might mean for the Green Estate.
However, they were disappointed; not only did the Green Estate make no move, but rumors about canceling all cooperation with the Zieglers shocked everyone.
Oh my.
What did the Zieglers do to warrant being directly ostracized by Julian Sia? Even the Green Estate refused to intervene.
Now it seemed the elderly lady of the Green Estate, who had just been admitted to the hospital, wouldn’t be well anytime soon.
After all, everyone knew about her indulgence of her brother. Now, with her brother taken away by Julian Sia, she could only stare blankly.
Just as everyone thought, Madeline Ziegler fainted from rage upon waking up and hearing the nurses discussing the situation.
The doctors rushed to rescue her, and upon finding out she was only unconscious, they breathed a sigh of relief.
...
"Julian Sia, the people are here."
Charles Jordan pushed the door open, looking at the man sitting in the high-backed wooden chair, speaking respectfully.
Julian Sia toyed with something in his hand, a cold gleam in his eyes, and he casually acknowledged the sound with a soft hum.
Charles Jordan waved his hand, and immediately the two men were brought in.
Wang Xiang and Jonathan Ziegler, seeing the man above them, felt their legs shaking. As their eyes swept to the two other men beside him, they could not help but collapse to the ground.
Seeing the two in such a state, Mason Quinn sneered, "Mr. Ziegler, despite being the CEO, your courage is truly astonishing."
George Xyler smirked, "That’s not right. Mr. Ziegler has always been sheltered and spoiled by his sister like a giant baby. How could he be brave?"
Jonathan Ziegler heard their words, clenching his hands tightly, a look of unwillingness in his eyes.
As an elder, to be ridiculed by juniors like this was utterly humiliating.
"Julian Sia, what do you mean by going to such lengths to have Charles Jordan bring us here?"
Displaying a pale face yet pretending to look composed, he questioned the man in the high-backed chair.
Julian Sia lazily raised his eyes, his thin lips releasing a light chuckle, albeit one that didn’t reach his eyes.
"I invited Mr. Ziegler over for a cup of tea."
The man’s cold voice amplified in the room, sending shivers down the spines of the two on the floor, suddenly feeling very endangered.
The corners of Jonathan Ziegler’s mouth twitched. In this situation, does it look like having tea? It feels more like murder.
Suddenly.
They heard the man speak lightly, but just one sentence was enough to change their complexions dramatically.
"I heard that seventeen years ago, the Green Estate heiress frequently interacted with someone before her disappearance, and coincidentally, the day she vanished, the elderly lady of the Green Estate suddenly suffered heart palpitations and fainted."
The man casually stroked his thumb, looking at the two. "How could it be such a coincidence?"
His words sounded like a death sentence to Wang Xiang, his lips trembling uncontrollably. He was about to speak when someone beside him pinched him.
Noting the situation, Jonathan Ziegler didn’t dare speak. Though fearful himself, he threatened Wang Xiang with a look, clearly implying silence.
If he didn’t talk, and they didn’t admit anything, what could be done now? Despite living in a lawful society, Julian Sia wouldn’t forcibly extract confessions, would he?
"Perhaps it’s just a coincidence. Julian Sia, you know my sister’s health was never good. Upon hearing such news, it’s not surprising she fainted."
Looking back at matters from years ago, which he had suggested himself, his gaze darkened thinking of the Green Estate people’s mood at the girl’s birth.
Especially one day when he heard the estate head talk about leaving the Green Estate to his granddaughter. Wasn’t it ridiculous?
If the girl inherited it, would the Green Estate still carry the Green name? What benefits could the Ziegler family gain?
But why did Julian Sia get involved in this? Could it be related to the girl his sister mentioned last night?
Thinking of this, Jonathan Ziegler’s eyes flashed a momentary killing intent. Had he known, he would have had his sister eliminate the child.
George Xyler lifted his fox-like eyes, removed his gold-rimmed glasses with an index finger, and chuckled lightly.
"Is that so? Then what about Mr. Ziegler’s associate, frequenting a married person, aren’t you afraid the Green Estate patriarch might shoot you?"
Saying this, he mimicked a gun with his hand aiming at Wang Xiang, a fake ’bang’ escaping his lips.
Knowing it’s false, but Wang Xiang couldn’t help but feel frightened.
Unknown to him, after George Xyler’s actions, a red dot appeared on the back of his head.
"Since Mr. Ziegler is unwilling to speak, then we proceed as per my rules," Julian Sia lowered his eyes, expression unchanged, words tinged with laziness.
With that.
Charles Jordan quickly moved forward, overturning Wang Xiang under Jonathan Ziegler’s frightened gaze, soon seeing a sharp dagger appear in Charles Jordan’s hand.
"Ah."
Charles Jordan stepped on his chest, a knife directly cutting down the arm, bright red blood immediately gushed out, showing glimpses of flesh inside.
You could imagine how heavy-handed he was.
Pain made Wang Xiang cry out, bringing sweat to his back.
Seeing him in such a dire state, Jonathan Ziegler could no longer maintain composure, trembling as he moved aside.
"Julian Sia... Murder... Is... Illegal."
Even now, speaking, he stuttered, sweat dropping to the ground from his forehead.
"Tsk," Mason Quinn spoke cheerfully, "Don’t say it so harshly. How could we engage in murder now? Charles Jordan is simply developing rapport."
Who the hell develops rapport by drawing blood?
Jonathan Ziegler dared not speak, now only hoping his sister would come pick him up quickly.
But as they spoke, the wounds on Wang Xiang multiplied, blood already spreading around him.
"Have you thought about what you want to say?"
Charles Jordan stroked the blade, gazing coldly at the person beneath his feet.
"Julian... Julian Sia... I... Will speak."
Wang Xiang could no longer endure the torment, fearing he might die at this man’s hands. The rapid blood loss made him feel cold, dizzy.
Julian Sia raised his eyelids, slowly standing up, walking over without haste, showing an ambiguous smile.
"Looks like my rules work."
Enduring the pain, Wang Xiang disclosed every detail from years ago, while Jonathan Ziegler watched helplessly, unable to stop him speaking the truth.
"Years ago, when Mrs. Green gave birth to a girl, everyone at the Green Estate was delighted. Later on, one day, Mr. Ziegler heard the Green patriarch wanted the Green Estate inherited by the girl, and he developed sinister thoughts.
From the start, the elderly lady favored boys over girls. Since the girl’s birth, she rarely showed a good face. Thus, he conspired with the elderly lady to steal the girl away, asking me to abandon her at some remote place, leaving her to her fate."
After confessing everything, Jonathan Ziegler’s face turned pale, mind filled with doom.
Ignoring the possibility of Julian Sia sparing him, once the Green patriarch learned the truth, he might shoot him outright.
Listening, Julian Sia slightly raised an eyebrow, having not considered that Ajin almost became the Green Estate’s heir.
"Julian Sia... I’ve confessed... Spare me, please!"
Wang Xiang began to beg pitifully.
"Charles Jordan, escort him to the police station."