The Ex-Wife Strikes Back By Queena Laurie

Chapter 67 

“Aurelia, I’m free tomorrow. How about I accompany you to visit Xandenia?” 

“Well, Jacob, you don’t have to. In fact, I come to Xandenia this time not only to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude, but I also have several other things to do. How about next time? When I come here next time, can you show me around?” 

Jacob heard that, and his hand holding a cutlery froze mid–air, Then, he looked over suspiciously. 

“Aurelia, are you trying to avoid me by deliberately saying you have something else to do?” asked Jacob. 

Aurelia was almost annoyed by Jacob. She seriously suspected that he really was Damian’s son. 

Aurelia pondered, “Isn’t he a scion who has met countless beautiful women? Why do I feel that this brat is like a child who had not been separated from his mother?” 

For the first time, Aurelia wondered whether she really had an appearance that Jacob liked. 

Otherwise, he would not be so eager to keep an eye on her. 

Aurelia wondered if Jacob might not have much fun in the afternoon, so he wanted to entertain her again the next day. 

Although Aurelia was muttering in her heart, she had to explain patiently, “It’s true. Why would I avoid you? Since I’ve promised you, I’ll definitely not avoid you. Besides, even if I really want to hide from you, I think you can find me with your ability. Where can I hide? I really have something to do tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I’m going to visit some of Dad’s previous supervisors and colleagues from my company. They happen to be on a business trip to Xandenia. I also have to meet them to discuss something. The schedules are quite tight, and I don’t have much time to do anything else.” 

Hearing Aurelia’s explanation, Jacob softened his expression. 

“I see! By the way, what position does Mr. Swanson hold in Navarre now?” asked Jacob. 

Aurelia glanced at him speechlessly and muttered in her heart, “Isn’t it you who help with the matter about Dad? Why did you ask me what position he transferred?” 

When Jacob asked that question, he realized it was confusing and could not help but smile bitterly. 

Jacob explained, “Actually, although I asked someone to take care of your father’s affairs, I didn’t ask about it again! But don’t worry, if Mr. Swanson needs anything in the future, tell me. I’ll do it perfectly for you!” 

Aurelia also shook her head and smiled bitterly. She guessed that it might be the case. 

In the eyes of civilians, a chief deputy sheriff’s position was already an amazing high–ranking official. 

No matter what, it was the level of deputy chief executive. However, in the eyes of the top officials‘ offspring, especially the scions with solid backgrounds, it was nothing to them when someone was even a county council speaker of Navarre or a chief executive officer, who had authority, let alone a deputy chief executive. 

If the top officials‘ offspring wanted to build some projects in a county under a chief executive officer’s control, maybe the former would have a good relationship with the officer. 

If there was no appeal for commercial interests, some of the top officials‘ offspring were truly bold not to take the officer seriously. 

Otherwise, it would not be said that the scions were not the ones to be messed with. 

In the political system, there were certain rules and regulations to follow. No matter how powerful an official was, he always had someone with more power to control him. Therefore, no matter whether it was a fight or scheme, there were certain limits and rules. One could not recklessly go against another official. 

However, the scions did not have so many rules. They did not engage in politics and would not care about what was important in the political system. 

They only acted according to their temperament. If they were unhappy, it was common for them to make trouble for someone. The latter had no place to reason with them. 

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It was because the scions had no position as officials. 

The scions would not care about the reputation of a speaker or sheriff. One could only admit that it was an unlucky incident. 

When someone from the political system held grudges because he was tricked by the scion and insisted on teaching the latter a lesson, he must not forget that the scion’s father or grandfather was also in the political systern. 

The scion’s father’s position was much higher in terms of rank. If someone taught the scion a lesson, the scion’s father might. 

do the same to the one. 

When the news of the fight got to the president’s office, the eldest family member of the scion would say, “So what? I’ve been fighting for Tospait all my life. I have only one grandchild in the end. He doesn’t enter the political system and is merely running a small business. Even if he makes a mistake, how big can the mistake be? Some people can’t stand it, could they?” 

When he said that, even the president had nothing to say. Ultimately, whoever made the fight known to the public would suffer the consequence. 

Incidents like that had happened many times during the 8,000 years of Tospait’s long history. 

In modern times, there were many cases where such officials fought with the scions and ended up in a miserable situation. 

Otherwise, it would not be said that the scions were not to be messed with. 

At that point, it was a little out of topic. 

At least, it explained that Jacob did not take Michael’s transfer as a chief deputy sheriff seriously for a reason. 

Aurelia also somehow understood and did not really blame Jacob in her heart. 

“No need for now. Dad is transferred to Senate and serves as a speaker. It’s quite good and much better than I thought at first,” 

said Aurelia. 

Hearing that, Jacob was stunned and muttered, “What? Senate? What the hell is Fabian doing? How did he get Mr. Swanson 

into Senate?” 

Aurelia hurriedly stopped him when he was about to take the phone from his pocket. 

“No, don’t make the phone call. Working at Senate is really good!” 

“What’s so good about it? Your father is not that old but works in Senate as if he has retired this early. It’s also my fault. I only made the order at that time. I didn’t expect him to work directly in Senate. Aurelia, ask Mr. Swanson if he would like to come to 

Nuthana. I’ll…” 

Before Jacob finished his words, he was interrupted by Aurelia as she persuaded him, “Jacob, you really don’t have to do anything. It’s good for Dad now. What’s wrong with Senate? At least Dad has been promoted and is not envious by others. I think it’s very nice. Dad had real power in his original position but was stressed. The new sheriff is someone from the higher–ups who want to make a huge accomplishment. Navarre’s development has indeed been stagnant for several years, so it’s time to make some bold and decisive changes! Dad is an old subordinate of Speaker Waltz. It must be impossible for him to go against Speaker Waltz completely. But if he doesn’t take the side of the new sheriff, he’ll have been the first one to suffer the consequence. At that time, I was afraid that Dad would accidentally become a victim of other people’s political fight, so I asked for your help.” 

“But Aurelia, working in this Senate?” questioned Jacob. 

“I understand! Everyone thinks they have chosen a side when they go to Senate, but I don’t think so. The situation in Navarre is too muddy. It’s time to cleanse it. Sheriff Longley is a courageous man. He’s fit to take over!” responded Aurelia. 

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