Jason Evans's pupils contracted sharply.

He turned to look at the crescent moon pendant.

The jade was warm and smooth, with a unique shape.

He suddenly remembered tearing it from Jane's neck...

His heart sank like a stone.

The youngest daughter lost by the main family years ago was said to wear a similar ancestral crescent moon jade.

Could Jane be the little princess the entire family had been searching for fifteen years?

Cold sweat instantly drenched Jason Evans's back.

Justin Evans rushed forward and grabbed his collar. "Where did this jade come from?!"

Jason Evans's throat went dry.

He swallowed with difficulty. "Third Brother, this—"

"Speak now!"

Justin Evans's eyes were bloodshot, blazing with fury.

Jason Evans recalled yesterday's scene of bullying Jane.

The girl's terrified, tear-filled eyes flashed in his mind.

He shuddered.

The entire Evans family knew how much the main family valued their lost daughter.

Justin Evans had carried this guilt for fifteen years.

If they found out what he did to his own sister...

He would be expelled from the Evans family!

A cripple cast out would face certain death!

Thinking fast, Jason Evans blurted, "Third Brother, I was just about to tell you... I found a lead about our sister!"

Justin Evans released him abruptly. "Really?"

"Yes, this jade is the proof."

Jason Evans forced calm into his voice. "I found it in a shady pawn shop. Maybe life was too hard for her, so she sold it for money..."

Justin Evans's face turned ashen. "Our sister suffered that much?"

His fists clenched, knuckles white.

Jason Evans lowered his voice reassuringly. "I've already sent people to investigate. But the jade changed hands several times. It will take time..."

Justin Evans took a deep breath, struggling to compose himself.

After fifteen years of searching, they finally had a clue.

He couldn't afford to be impatient.

He clapped Jason Evans heavily on the shoulder. "I'll remember this功劳! Your matter is my responsibility now! I'm going home immediately. I'll have my mother go to Cortez Gate tomorrow to demand justice for you!"

"Thank you, Third Brother."

Jason Evans forced a grateful smile.

The moment Justin Evans left, his expression turned grim.

...

John's residence.

Jane gestured frantically in sign language, her eyes red-rimmed.

Evelyn asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Jane hurriedly wrote on paper: He stole my pendant!

Evelyn's eyes turned cold. "Don't worry. I'll get it back for you."

Jane hesitated, then wrote: Will this cause trouble for you?

Evelyn ruffled her hair. "Don't worry. He's the one who did wrong."

Jane nodded obediently.

This mute girl possessed maturity beyond her years.

After settling the two, Evelyn returned to the villa with Alexander.

Early next morning.

Evelyn was awakened by her phone ringing.

Ethan's voice came through. "Sis, the Evans family is here again! Jason Evans was carried to Cortez Gate, claiming you crippled him... This is serious trouble!"

Evelyn opened her eyes, meeting Alexander's deep gaze.

She replied calmly, "I did it."

Ethan choked. "It was really you?"

"Yes."

Evelyn sat up, the silky sheets sliding off her shoulders.

Alexander reached over and pulled the covers back up for her.

Ethan was practically jumping with anxiety on the other end. "Why didn't you call me to help beat him? Now Jason Evans is seriously injured. Master wants you to stay away from Cortez Gate..."

"I'm coming now."

Evelyn started getting dressed.

Ethan nearly choked again. "Why are you coming?"

"To get Jane's pendant back."

Ethan fell silent.

The call ended abruptly.

Kiki looked at Ethan worriedly. "Is she really coming?"

Charles nearby looked furious. "Nonsense! Injuring Justin Evans was manageable. Crippling Jason Evans is a severe crime! By sect rules, the punishment is doubled before expulsion!"

Ethan frowned. "Cortez Gate can't possibly expel my sister, right?"

Charles said gravely, "Tell her to hide at the Ashcroft residence immediately! Have your Third Uncle go apologize to the Evans family—"

"Apologize for what!"

Joseph's booming voice came from the doorway.

He strode into the room, his expression stern.