Chapter 316: Chapter 316

Jared Sullivan’s study was a place Yvette Hughes would never normally enter, and even Nanny Sutton could only clean it when Jared was present.

For this reason, Jared’s study had no security measures except for a lock.

However, Skylar Hughes had already found the key in Yvette’s room.

She put on gloves, unlocked the study door with the key, and walked in.

To avoid attracting attention, she didn’t turn on the lights and used a flashlight instead to start searching the study.

Yet after going through the place, with time slipping by, she had found nothing.

Skylar Hughes was puzzled; how could there be nothing?

She had clearly seen Paige Sterling bring back the documents herself, and Yvette had mentioned them; Jared hadn’t finished reviewing them yet, so they must be in Jared’s study. How could they not be here?

Could they have been placed in the safe?

Skylar Hughes went over to Jared Sullivan’s safe, but it was designed by Paige Sterling. The code was very complex, and no one but Jared could open it.

Skylar didn’t even dare to touch the safe lightly, afraid that the alarm system might go off suddenly.

After all, this was a high-end villa area; although no one was home at the Sterling Family’s house right now, there were plenty of security guards outside. If the Sterling Family’s security system went off, all the guards would rush in, and she’d be finished.

Just as Skylar was at a loss, she spotted a document tucked under the safe.

Skylar was momentarily stunned. She pulled out the document and quickly glanced over it. Despite the sheer amount of information, it actually was the data on Penson’s upcoming new product!

What a stroke of luck! This time it seemed even fate was on her side.

Skylar’s hands trembled with excitement, envisioning herself using this "dowry" to marry gloriously into the Hale Family.

But just as she was about to leave with the documents, she suddenly heard footsteps outside.

The decisive sound of those footsteps clearly indicated it was a man’s leather shoes hitting the floor.

Why would there be footsteps now?

And heading towards the study?

Skylar was startled. If she went out now, she might bump right into the person. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍

Panicking, Skylar quickly hid inside a cabinet in the study.

In no time, the study door was pushed open, and the lights turned on.

Peering through the crack of the cabinet door, Skylar saw it was indeed Jared Sullivan who came in.

Why would Jared come back? And why at this exact moment?

What should she do? Would Jared discover her?

Skylar was flustered, fearing that Jared might decide to check the documents at this moment, praying earnestly for him to leave soon.

But, unfortunately, what she feared the most happened.

Jared walked over to the safe, paused, and after noticing it had been tampered with, his gaze swiftly scanned the room before finally resting on the only cabinet where someone could hide.

As Skylar was still praying, the cabinet door was suddenly yanked open by Jared.

Face to face, Skylar stood there frozen, clutching the folder.

Jared let out a cold laugh, "Guarded day and night, but can’t guard against family betrayal. You’ve truly not disappointed me."

Caught red-handed, Skylar’s mind was slow to react, having no clue what to do next.

Before she came to steal the documents, she thought it was foolproof, never considering how to deal with being caught.

Especially with Jared’s eyes now devoid of any emotion, the fear welled up inside her immensely.

With fear, her capacity to think had dissipated.

Jared had already picked up his phone and started dialing.

Seeing Jared enter 1-1-0 on his phone, Skylar finally snapped back, "Dad, what are you doing?"

"Don’t call me dad, I don’t have a daughter like you!" Jared’s expression was cold. "Since you dared to do such a thing, you should’ve expected the consequences when caught. Considering all you’ve done, the fact that I held off calling the police until now out of respect for your mom is already too gracious."

If it weren’t for Yvette, how would Skylar have the chance to act out?

Skylar was petrified, rushing over to grab Jared’s arm, "Uncle Sterling, I beg you, please don’t! I didn’t mean to do anything, I really didn’t..."

Jared wasn’t foolish; how could he buy into Skylar’s nonsense?

"Then what is it you’re holding?"

Skylar hurriedly said, "I-I heard the wind through the study, like the window wasn’t closed, so I came in to shut it. This document, this document..."

Flustered, she barely managed her words coherently.

"On my way in, I saw this document on the ground, so I picked it up. Mom said there was no one at home; hearing sudden footsteps, I got scared, thinking a thief had entered, so I hid in the cabinet... Yes, that’s right. That’s right, Uncle Sterling, you can’t call the police. I haven’t done anything..."

Skylar now had tears brimming, speaking with sincerity that made it seem as though Jared had falsely blamed her.

Jared chuckled dryly, "Then why are you wearing gloves? What were you doing with my safe? And where did you find the key?"

Skylar couldn’t find an excuse. She knew the longer Jared interrogated her, the more inconsistencies she would reveal.

Skylar could only play the emotions card.

"Uncle Sterling, I’ve been by your side for so many years, how could I harm you? I truly didn’t. You have to believe me, I really didn’t..."

Jared remained expressionless, his heart far more resolute than Paige’s. He had kept Skylar around for so long only because the things she did hadn’t resulted in severe consequences, and given Paige’s lack of concern and for Yvette’s sake, he had ultimately just sent Skylar away.

Little did he know, Skylar was incorrigible, now trying to steal Penson’s research data. It’s clear that if she managed to take those data out, the damage to Penson would be immense.

His daughter worked so hard to secure Penson’s future. This research data cost his daughter countless sleepless nights, and Skylar wanted to take it all away without lifting a finger. How could he tolerate Skylar any further?

Jared’s stance was firm, turning back to continue dialing 1-1-0.

Skylar was trembling all over; how could Jared be so ruthless? She had begged him so earnestly, yet he showed no mercy and still intended to call the police?!!

Didn’t Jared realize what reporting it to the police would mean for her?

No, she absolutely couldn’t sit back and do nothing; she mustn’t be jailed.

Since Jared showed no remorse, she had no reason to be polite to him.

Glimmers of malice sparked in Skylar’s eyes. Taking advantage of Jared’s turned back, she suddenly grabbed a desk ornament and smashed it towards Jared’s head.

She put all her strength into it, intending for Jared to have no chance of survival with that blow.

But Skylar never anticipated that before the ornament could reach Jared, something sprang from the back of his head, repelling her backward.

Jared realized what had just happened, looking at Skylar in shock.

Skylar actually wanted him dead?

Had it not been for this self-defense equipment his daughter gave him, Jared would have fallen into Skylar’s trap by now. This girl’s mind couldn’t be described with anything less than malice.

After what’s happened, if he still wouldn’t deal with Skylar, it would be leaving a threat within the Sterling Family!

And even more, leaving a danger for his own daughter!