799 Chapter 798
"Jenkins… did you ever actually love ?"
Peter's voice trembled slightly, and Jenkins blinked, surprised he'd ask such a question at this mont. Then, a flicker of mory—she recalled how, at the Horton's gathering, Gavin had asked sothing similar to Selena. Were n really boys at heart, clinging to hopes until the end?
Jenkins' lips curved into a small, pained smile. "Every step of eting you was all planned. I can't deny that. As for love… I don't want to lie to you."
After those words, she fell silent. But everyone there—Peter, Keira, Erin—could easily infer the words left unsaid: I don't want to lie to you. I don't love you.
After all, if she did love him, there would've been no need for lies.
Peter let out a dry, bitter laugh. "You don't even love . So, what choice is there to make?"
He turned to Keira and spoke firmly, "And rember, the Olsen family rule: siblings do not betray one another. We've said this countless tis, but it seems that so South won just don't get it, do they?"
He walked over to stand beside Keira. "Jenkins, even if you had loved , even if I'd loved you to the point of madness, I wouldn't betray my family for you."
He spoke with conviction, his voice unwavering. "The Olsen family raised . They gave the freedom I have now. The support you wanted from —it's only there because of my family. To , the Olsens aren't just about a business or wealth. They're about people, every one of them. I could never betray any of them."
Jenkins nodded. "I understand."
Her face was unreadable as she looked at him. Then she turned to Keira. "Are you here to arrest , or what? What's the plan? How are you going to punish ?"
She raised her hands. "Let just say, I'm not so skilled fighter; I'm pretty useless at this sort of thing. And I was frisked on the way in, so I don't have any weapons. Even if you decided to kill right here, I wouldn't be able to put up a fight."
There was a strange calmness in her voice, like a weight had lifted now that her secrets were laid bare. For the first ti, she stood tall, no longer cowering or hesitating.
Keira looked over at Peter. "So… what do you say, Peter?"
Peter turned to her, a faint smile on his lips. "Could we… let her go?"
Keira frowned. "Why?"
Peter gave a small, sad chuckle, his voice raw with emotion. "We spent a lot of ti together. To say I don't feel anything for her—that would be a lie… How could I not feel sothing?"
He looked away, a hint of tears glistening in his eyes as he took a steadying breath.
Softly, he added, "We slept together, too. She's a woman, so in the end, she's the one who got hurt. I prepared a gift for her, but she's not going to need it. Nothing can really make up for this…"
He swiped a hand across his eyes, forcing a smile. "Just let her go. Consider it closure, a clean end to what we had. Keera… can you do that?"
Could she?
Letting Jenkins walk free was like dropping a needle into the ocean—it was doubtful they'd ever see her again. But Peter was right. Family wasn't about wealth or the company; it was about loyalty to each other.
If Peter could cast aside Jenkins so easily for his sister, could Keira not let him hold on to a piece of his dignity?
After a brief silence, she nodded with a faint smile. "Alright."
She turned to Jenkins. "Go. You're free to leave."
Jenkins looked surprised, as if this was the last thing she'd expected. After a mont's hesitation, she spoke, "Are you sure? You know, I've got serious influence in Country A. If you let go, I could beco a huge threat to you."
Keira t her gaze evenly. "Yes, I'm sure."
Erin stuffed her mouth full of snacks, her displeasure written all over her face. How could they just let Jenkins go? How?
As she moped, Keira shot her a glance, and Erin quickly beca "busy" examining her nails, glancing at the sky, trying to look very occupied.
Jenkins turned from Keira to Erin. "Fox, are you going to be okay with this, too?"
Erin stayed silent.
After a pause, Jenkins turned and headed out, walking with purpose. She had to pass Peter to reach the door, and as she walked by him, he couldn't take his eyes off her.
Watching her…
Jenkins, however, averted her eyes, unable to et his gaze.
It was just a few steps, but it felt as if they were walking through ti itself, as if this mont might last forever.
But in the end, Jenkins walked past him without stopping.
Not a glance back.
Just as she reached the door, a voice broke the silence.
"Wait."
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