The Second Act Revenge (Oneida and Jackson)
The Second Act 389

Chapter 389

Jonas didn't bat an eye

when he

got

the news.

Jonas badly wanted what was locked away in the Paragon Group treasure vault.

But he knew it was a fool's errand to get the treasure vault. He didn't think Oneida could do it.

Oneida was tough, but going up against Evan, the chief of Paragon Group, was also difficult. Jonas thought she couldn't do it.

Jonas just wanted Jackson to die.

The more Oneida tried to keep Jackson alive, the more Jonas wanted him dead.

After all, Jackson was tangled up with Paragon Group.

Jonas was playing a waiting game to see if Oneida would figure something out.

Maybe she'd even work out that her husband, Jackson was in deep with Paragon Group. Jonas couldn't wait to see Oneida if she ever found that out. "Yeah, I want the key," Jonas said with a half-smirk. "Don't worry about whether I deserve it or not. Just remember, no key, no Water Death for you." Oneida pressed her lips together before throwing him a sharp nod. "Fine, deal."

Jonas was caught off guard by how quickly Oneida agreed.

This made his mind tick.

Jonas mused, 'Is she saying yes now and plotting some mischief for later? It was just like Oneida to play that way!

"Just to be clear," Jonas said, his voice dropping cold, "Don't try to be smart. The Water Death isn't where you think. You best get that key. If you're thinking about swiping the Water Death from me, think again-it won't work."

Oneida's expression didn't change. Betraying Jonas had never crossed her mind.

She thought to herself, 'Jonas is too tricky for his own good. He's probably got the Water Death hidden tight. No point in chasing shadows; going after the key is faster. Striking at Paragon Group might work. Jackson's running out of time. I need to move fast and go for the quick win. I know Paragon like the back of my hand; it's worth trying!

But there was one thing gnawing at Oneida as she locked eyes with Jonas, "You keep your end of the bargain. If I key and you back out-" get you the

"I'll make sure you regret it," Oneida stated, pure and simple. It wasn't a threat but a promise. If Jonas crossed her, she would let him die. Jonas was briefly taken aback, a sense of awe seeping into him at the sight of Oneida's fierce and resolute expression.

Jonas knew Oneida meant serious business.

Jonas thought skeptically, 'But does Oneida truly believe that she can secure the key?'

Deep down, Jonas doubted Oneida could pull it off, which is why he so confidently said, "Don't worry, I won't go back on my word." Hearing his vow, Qneida remained silent.

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She turned around and teft quickly without another word.

Jonas stood there, motionless, watching Oneida's figure disappear into the distance.

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It was then that Alex managed to get up from the ground, frowning at Jonas, "Mr. Jonas Bane, you're just going to let her walk away like that?" Jonas said nothing.

Alex continued, "Oneida's not simple. Mr. Jonas Bane, you must take her seriously. Otherwise, she'll get one over on you."

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Oneida left the winding alleyways and settled into her car.

Gripping the steering wheel, she didn't start the engine right away.

She momentarily lost herself in thought.

Oneida reflected, 'Paragon Group, this time... I have to go.

Oneida fired up the engine and drove straight toward Garrison Mansion.

When Oneida arrived at Garrison Mansion, the sky had sunk into darkness.

Oneida went to the room of Jackson at once when she arrived.

Pushing the door open, she found that Cece was still there.

The doctor had gone, and Victor was silently standing guard.

Cece was kneeling by the bed, sobbing as if her heart would break.

With a look bordering on annoyance, Victor remained silent until he saw Oneida walk in, a flicker of relief passing across his features, "Mrs. Bane, you're back?" Oneida

a gave brief nod, her face unreadable.

Her gaze landed on Cece, her eyes cool and eyebrows knitting together in faint disapproval.

Cece, hearing the noise, couldn't help but turn her head to look.

Oneida, growing impatient with Cece's tears, remarked brusquely, "What good will crying do? Better go back to your room.

The noise is too much..."

Cece didn't argue. Oneida nodded and quickly left the bedroom

Oneida looked away, turning to Victor, "You should get some rest too."

Victor hesitated before asking, "Mrs. Bane, did you replace Jonas?" Oneida's gaze flickered, and for a moment she held her silence.

She wasn't ready to share her dealings with Jonas with others, so

"I didn't replace him," Oneida lied.

Victor didn't replace anything amiss with her response.

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It would be unusual if Oneida managed to replace Jonas.

After all, Jonas was quite the formidable figure himself.

"It's okay if you couldn't replace him," sighed Victor, his voice carrying a comforting tone. "Mrs. Bane, don't worry. There'll be a way out."

Oneida pressed her lips together and added, "By the way, when Jackson wakes up, don't tell him about anything that happened today, including about Jonas. Understand?" Jackson had been poisoned by the Water Death, but a glimmer of hope remained that he would soon come around.

All these matters, Oneida decided, she would resolve on her ow

Oneida didn't want to spoil Jackson's spirits.

If one knew they were afflicted with an incurable poison, their mood would surely not be good... So it might be better not to know.

Regardless, Oneida was determined to save Jackson.

Victor, hearing Oneida's words, paused for a moment in surprise.

Then he nodded, "I understand, Mrs. Bane. I won't tell Mr. Bane anything."

But Victor felt a nagging sense of peculiarity in the pit of his stomach.

Victor wondered, 'How is Mrs. Bane so certain that Mr. Bane will recover? After all, his current condition is not promising, and there's no telling when he might awaken.

Victor didn't pursue his trains of thought any further, nor did he say anything more. Sensing the mood, he discreetly retreated from the bedroom.

Thus, in the spacious

room, only Oneida and Jackson remained.

Oneida stood upright, while Jackson lay silent and motionless.

His body was chillingly cold, his features serene in their settled grimness, his complexion deathly pale.

Oneida walked over and crouched beside the bed.

She couldn't help but

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each out a hand, gently touching Jackson's handsome face.

Even his face was as cold

ice.

With an intense and affectionate gaze, Oneida silently watched him, whispering, "Jackson..."

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