His Wife Calls The Shots
Chapter 1001: Good Fortune, But Not Lasting_1

Chapter 1001: Chapter 1001: Good Fortune, But Not Lasting_1

Chapter 1001

Raine Nolan’s mind was in disarray due to the bombarding piece of information.

Seeing her increasingly distressed, Sherry Sullivan believed that she was genuinely unaware of it.

"She hid it so well, even your family didn’t know."

Raine’s gaze gradually became unfocused as she dazedly asked, "Is this ’Fire’ organization really that influential?"

She had heard about it before. When her mother was trailing Chloe Collins, she had learned some information about this organization.

For her, it was an entity disconnected from her and did not require her attention.

But now, she was eager to know everything about this organization.

"Yes, it’s quite formidable. It’s full of talented individuals. At first, I couldn’t quite believe that a young girl like Chloe could lead so many distinguished individuals, but I’ve seen it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears. Professor Si heard it too."

Raine’s eyes widened in surprise, "So it is true..."

"For the most part, yes. However, it’s also possible that they staged it for us."

Sherry began to analyze, "Perhaps, the real boss didn’t want others to investigate, so they used Chloe as a shield. But this seems unlikely because if I were to find a substitute, I would choose someone mature and steady, not a female student."

The spark in Raine’s eyes dimmed again.

"Ms. Sullivan, can I make a phone call? Could you step out for a moment?"

Seeing her in a bad mood, Sherry had no option but to leave.

As soon as she left, Raine immediately called her mother, Rosalind Taylor.

"Raine, why are you calling me at this hour? How’s the competition going? Is everything going smoothly?"

"Mom, listen to me. I just found out something shocking!"

"Oh?"

Raine hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Ms. Sullivan said that Chloe Collins is the mastermind behind Fire, and she’s the one leading the entire organization!"

"And she also said Fire makes a billion US dollars a year! If that’s true, wouldn’t Chloe Collins be a billionaire?"

As she went on, she chuckled sarcastically, "How is that possible? Judging by her clothes and the food she eats, there isn’t an air of wealth about her. There must be some mistake. Mom, can you have someone look into it? I won’t be able to focus on my exams otherwise."

Rosalind was silent for a while before responding, "If it’s true, then this girl’s abilities far exceed our initial estimates."

Raine was confused.

"Mom, what sort of estimate? Did you know something beforehand?"

"It’s nothing, Raine. Just don’t get hung up on this. Remember, some people have good fortune, but a short life. You still have a long life ahead."

"What do you mean by ’good fortune but a short life’? Are you suggesting that she won’t live long? Why? Are... are you going to have someone assassinate her?" Her pupils constricted.

"Don’t ask about that. Just trust what your mother says, I’m never wrong."

"No, Mom, why do you always become so enigmatic when it comes to her? What exactly do you mean? It’s been several times now, each time you hint at something intriguing but vague. Are you trying to drive me crazy? Why did you never tell me why Dad despises her? And now you’re saying she won’t live long. Why, precisely?"

"Silly girl, it’s because she has a hereditary disease."

Raine’s face, which had been anxious, drained of its urgency after a second, "Hereditary disease?"

"Yes, the same disease your aunt has. Don’t worry, she won’t live past 25."

Raine managed a speechless laugh, "Really? She really has a hereditary disease like my aunt? That’s excellent news!"

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