Cutie, Please Marry Me Again (Jenna and Hansen) novel Chapter 1461

Xanthus was silent the entire time. Jepherson continued, "Not to mention, Stella almost lost her life saving me. I will never forget that."

"So you'll betray your conscience?" Xanthus asked, amused.

Jepherson did not refute but said, "I am very clear about the feelings in my heart. I pour my heart and soul into all my relationships, just as my love for Raeleigh."

"Although what Stella did was wrong, I did not side with her, nor am I blindly being partial. I need to get to the bottom of this and measure the interests involved as well."

"The Doyle family is no ordinary family. If I make a move on Stella, I would have to consider the Richards family's future."

"The Capital City is full of dangers, and I don't have the confidence to secure the situation. Flynt is in no condition to lead the Moore family, and Colston has taken over. Colston is no simple man; he would negotiate before resolving in brute force. I don't want to just jump to conclusions."

"Your relationships are too complicated. We can't handle it." Xanthus said with his eyes still closed.

"I believe in Raeleigh just as I believe in myself."

Xanthus opened his eyes and looked at Jepherson. His outline was clear, and his eyes were deep.

"Since you believe in Raeleigh, why don't you take any measures? Didn't you know Raeleigh was worried?"

"I do, but I have to consider the bigger picture."

Jepherson took a deep breath and closed his eyes a little. "What I'm bearing on my shoulders is the entire Richards family and our allied Whalen family. If my mistake leads to countless sufferings all because of my personal feelings, how am I to face the people who trust in me?"

"The situation has been set in stone with the Doyle family's invasion and the Moore family taking a step back. Even if I have Jacky by my side, I still have to consider the big picture. After all, the Whalen family isn't a part of all of this. If the situation gets out of my hands, the Doyle family will join forces with the Moore family. I have to measure the interests involved in this matter and also keep the Doyle family at bay."

Xanthus was silent for a moment before he concluded, "Those who want to achieve greatness must set aside their personal feelings. Since you're high up above, why bother yourself with troubles? You'll be able to free yourself if you let Raeleigh go."

"Heh..."

Jepherson sneered, "I was not born for power. If I can't even have the woman I want, no matter how much power I have in my life, I'm as good as a walking corpse.”

Xanthus stared at him as he spoke, then stood up and strode out of the bath. He pulled a towel on the side, quickly wrapped it around his waist, and walked toward the door.

Jepherson stood up and said, "I can still protect you and Raeleigh if you stay. Stella will have to think twice about doing anything with me around."

"She will hold back, but if you leave Capital City and return to your parents, you two will not be the only ones she targets."

Xanthus stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Jepherson. "You think too highly of yourself; do you really think the Osteen family can't withstand a single blow?"

"It's not that I think so, but some people will do anything to achieve their goals while you don't have such malice."

Staring at him, Xanthus said, "So you know everything." "Stay and use me to deter the Doyle family. Even if she makes a move, she won't dare do it outright. I will take measures and prevent her from having another chance." Jepherson was resolute.

Fixing his gaze on Jepherson, he said, "Put on your clothes."

With that, he left the bathroom, and Raeleigh was standing behind the door.

She wasn't too surprised to see Xanthus naked. After all, it wasn't the first time, plus they were siblings.

In haste, Raeleigh took a towel and draped it over Xanthus. He dried himself with the towel while taking Raeleigh out as Jepherson would be coming out in a bit.