Chapter 1927

The army vetted Jordan for a long time.

By then, he wasn't the spoiled rich kid anymore.

The higher-ups gave him a critical mission. It involved the four great families and Debra.

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Caleb always believed a hidden force lurked in Seamar City, Orkgate, or even overseas. Jordan's mission was to go undercover in Orkgate.

"Marion spent over a decade alone overseas to uncover the secrets behind the four families. As the Potter family's heir, can't you even handle this?" Caleb said solemnly.

That hit Jordan's weakest spot. Everyone said the Potters had a genius in Andrew and a slacker in Jordan.

He hid his skills on purpose, but he didn't want people to think the Potters had no one left.

"I'll do it," he said, eager to make Andrew proud.

In Orkgate, he dealt with thugs every day and caught bits and pieces about Debra.

Caleb had told him that for the mission, he had to cut personal ties and friendships.

He followed through. For the first time, he realized how heavy responsibility felt.

He saw how hard Andrew had worked all these years.

That's also when he picked up smoking. Lighting up seemed like a rite of passage from boy to man.

In William's lab, Jordan had a dream.

In it, he was still the rebellious man with dyed hair.

He had Debra as his childhood friend. She was clever and pampered. He had Andrew, who was capable and managed the family well.

And his parents were still around. It made him forget himself in the real world.

He pushed Debra on a swing but teased her. "You're too old for swings. Most 18- year-olds are out bungee jumping."

"I don't like bungee jumping. I'm scared of heights," Debra said, eating ice cream. "When I was little, Andrew pushed me like this. If you won't, I'll get him to play with me."

"Come back here." Jordan grabbed her. "My brother's busy. Leave him alone."

"He is my brother."

"My brother."

"My brother."

"Mine."

Their bickering drew the attention of the adults.

Cecile stepped out from the back door, scolding Jordan. "What's going on? Why're you picking on Debra?"

"Me, picking on her?" Jordan gaped. "Is this a joke?"

Debra stuck her tongue out at him.

Jordan fumed. "Don't stop me. This girl needs a lesson."