Life After Prison by Silencieux
Chapter 499

Severin's attention remained on the jade pendant. He was confident that there was something desirable contained within, and though he did not know its exact contents, he was nevertheless certain that it would be a waste to let Felicia have it.

As he pondered over his options, he spotted Megan having some tidbits alone. An idea popped up in his mind and he began walking toward her.

"Megan, can I...umm...ask for your help?" Severin walked over and asked her with a smile.

When Megan heard that, she returned the smile. "What do you need me to do, Brother-in-Law? I'll do it as long as it's within my ability!"

Megan's attitude toward Severin had changed completely because he had shown himself to be rich and incredibly capable. She felt that the Shanahans' had prospered in recent times due in no small part to Severin, and things would certainly not have been that good for them had it not been for him. Her dreams of driving a luxury car and buying whatever she wanted could not have been realized without Severin's help.

Severin was overjoyed to hear that and his eyes lit up at once. "Really? Well, I'm glad to hear that! Your mother took away the jade pendant I was given earlier, and I feel bad asking her for it. My only choice is to ask you for help in taking it back!"

Megan was surprised to hear that. "You don't need to be so petty, do you? Isn't it just a jade pendant? Many of our guests today gave us jade pendants, and I can always bring you to choose them later." Severin was speechless for a moment and could not help but say, "It's not the same even though they're all jade pendants!"

Megan was not an idiot, so she smiled cunningly when she heard that and said softly to Severin, "Are you suggesting that the jade pendant is more valuable because it's the Ballards' heirloom?" She then asked greedily, "How much do you think that jade pendant is worth? Could it be worth tens of thousands, or maybe even higher?"

Severin was speechless at her reaction. After thinking for a moment, he explained, "This isn't a matter of value, Megan. They wanted me to have it, so it's important to honor their intention. And besides, you said it yourself that there are a lot of jade pendants, so Mom is free to choose whichever she wants!"

Megan rolled her eyes at Severin. "But Mom's not stupid. She knows that the Ballards' heirloom is valuable. How do you expect me to ask her for it? You know that money is the only thing on her mind. Do you really think she'll return what's already in her hands?"

Severin could not help but smile. "Well, of course she'll say no if you ask her for it. You need to find an opportunity to steal it! Find out where she puts it and then take it secretly from her before giving it to me!" Megan looked at Severin strangely and said, "I never thought you'd teach me to steal! I'm sorry, but I can't help you. I've never done something like that before, and I'm worried I'll get caught! It'd be so embarrassing if that happens!"

Severin's expression sank in an instant. "Didn't you just say that you'll help me if it's not too difficult? Why are you refusing now?"

Megan smiled wryly. "This is stealing! I've never done it before!"

Severin immediately offered, "I'll give you fifteen thousand if you can secretly get it for me. How does that sound?"

"Fifteen thousand?" Megan's frown remained as she repeated, "I'm not that kind of person!"

Severin immediately changed. "How about a hundred and fifteen thousand dollars? Just get it for me when Mom is asleep, or when she changes her clothes. If she can't find it, she'll just think that she lost it."