The Doormat Wife’s Ultimate Glow-Up novel Chapter 244

“I’ve looked everywhere, but I haven’t seen Reese. Today’s the funeral. Shouldn’t she be...”

“This is Ratcliff family business. It doesn’t concern you.”

Sebastian cut her off, his gaze icy and sharp.

Leslie had gotten enough of that frigid look from him. Part of her wanted to walk away, but she remembered why she was here and forced herself to stay.

“Sorry. I just want to pay my respects. Then I’ll leave.”

She forced a thin smile, turned, and hurried into the old house.

Jane was at the entrance to the parlor, greeting guests. The second she spotted Leslie, panic flickered across her face. She watched Leslie approach, her eyes cautious and tense.

Leslie acted like she didn’t notice, her expression perfectly calm. She picked up three flowers, and bowed deeply to Mr. Ratcliff’s photo.

“Mr. Ratcliff, rest well. I’ve handled everything on your behalf. You don’t need to worry anymore.”

She placed the incense in the holder, turned, and strode out, heading straight to the backyard.

Jane watched her go, anxiety gnawing at her. Once she’d settled the last of the guests, she quickly slipped after Leslie.

The backyard was shady, old oaks spreading their thick branches and blocking out the sun. Leslie was waiting under them, a sly, knowing smile on her lips as Jane came closer.

“Aunt Jane, what brings you out here?”

Jane glanced around, making sure nobody was nearby, then walked straight up to her.

“Leslie, what are you up to? It’s Mr. Ratcliff’s funeral. Don’t stir up trouble today.”

“I just wanted to ask if you’ve made up your mind yet.”

Head office had already sent word. She needed Blade’s data, and fast.

Sebastian had been giving her the cold shoulder ever since everything with Reese went down. Jane was her only shot.

“I’m not working with you.”

Mr. Ratcliff had left Matthew some shares in the company, trying to make up for the past. If Matthew found out the truth, who knew what he’d do?

Jane glared at Leslie, jaw clenched. “What do you want?”

Leslie pulled a tiny black device from her purse, barely bigger than a thumbtack, and pressed it into Jane’s hand.

“I don’t need much. Just a little favor.

“Tomorrow morning, go to BlackOak and find Reese. Slip this into her pocket and make sure she brings it into the lab.”

Jane looked down at the device, suspicion burning in her eyes.

She knew exactly what Reese was working on at BlackOak. Whatever this was, it could put everything at risk for Ratcliff Global.

“What is this? What are you after?”

“You don’t need to know that.” Leslie’s smile was soft, almost sweet. “Just remember, if you don’t want Matthew to find out his mother’s still alive, you’ll do exactly as I say.”