Jacqueline nodded. "I won't let you down, Avery. Take care."

"Okay." Avery slowly rose to his feet. "I need to handle Dad's funeral now. I'll be counting on you, Jacqueline."

"Okay, don't worry about it."

Before he left, he reminded her, "Oh, Jacqueline. Dr. Fordham isn't an outsider. You can tell her anything. She can help you out."

"Got it." All meek and demure she was when Avery was around.

However, the moment he left, her expression changed.

She slammed the door shut, unable to control her rage. "That bitch! Who is she to manage the household with me?"

Alexander held her hand. "There, there. We're halfway through our plan. The Fordham family is reaching its demise. They're on the chopping block. They won't be able to turn the tables anymore."

"Jeez! It was supposed to be a good opportunity to take over the Fordham family."

"Avery's doing this because he's worried about you. He doesn't want to drag you into the fray. Don't be angry. We've already bided our time for years. T