100 Days to Seduce the Devil

Chapter 825  Forgiveness

Day Eighty-Eight…
Jane and Nathan went to Syphiruz Headquarters. He gave her a chance to meet Butler Li and talk to him privately. As Jane headed to the prison cell, Nathan stayed in his office to wait for his subordinate's updates regarding Ethan's case.
A Syphiruz Mafia member escorted Jane through the dimly lit corridors, finally stopping in front of Butler Li's cell. The guard knocked lightly and called out, informing him of a visitor.
"You have someone here to see you."
When the cell door creaked open and Butler Li turned to face his visitor, his eyes widened in surprise. "Lady Jane?" he exclaimed, clearly not expecting her.
For a moment, the room was engulfed with silence. Butler Li's expression was a mix of puzzlement and curiosity, while Jane stood there quietly as she gathered her emotions.
"Butler Li," she finally managed, her voice steady but laced with complicated emotions. "Nate told me everything." She stepped closer, her gaze unwavering.
Butler Li chewed on his lower lip as he looked down guiltily. "Miss Jane. I know I've wronged you. Because of me, you suffered from Vincent's lies and Monica's schemes. I understand if you can't forgive me. But I just want to say sorry for everything…"
"I came here because I wanted to ask you. Do you regret it? The things you did in the past?" Jane gazed at him intently.
Butler Li fell silent once again. Though he did those things for his nephew, he wasn't sure if it was the right thing. But Vincent was his family. He didn't have a choice.
"I can't say that I regret everything. I just did my role as Vincent's Uncle. He needed me and I was the only person who could assist him with his revenge. But I feel sorry for you, Miss Jane." Butler Li was just being honest with his feelings.
Jane heaved a deep sigh. "Alright. I forgive you. I don't want to dwell in the past. I know you are not an evil person. I'm glad that you didn't harm Ethan and Nate. You served them well as the head butler."
Butler Li was shocked by her remarks.
"Miss Jane… are you sure about this? You are forgiving me that easily?" He couldn't believe it.
Jane just smiled and nodded. "Yes. Ethan loves you. He treated you like a real uncle. For Ethan, I can forgive you this easily. Let's put the past behind us. But I want you to know that I'm settling the score with Vincent and Monica."
Butler Li had a worried look on his face. "My nephew has fallen in love with you for real. He won't hurt you again, Miss Jane. Please don't kill him."
"Honestly, I am more worried about Monica. She is so obsessed with my nephew. She will do anything to eliminate you. Be careful, Miss Jane. She is up to something." Butler Li warned her as he knew Monica so well.
Jane gave him a meaningful smile. "I know. Monica is my real nemesis. She even used the innocent kid just to threaten me."
"Huh? What do you mean? What did she do?"
"She kidnapped Ethan. I'm going to rescue him."
Butler Li's face was painted with deep worry and concern. "Young Master Ethan is in danger. Damn! That woman is beyond evil!" he mumbled through his gritted teeth. "What's your plan with Master Nathan? Have you tracked her location?"
"I'm doing this rescue mission alone. Nathan shouldn't know this."
"No, Miss Jane! It's dangerous. Don't go alone. Monica is a sly one. She can't be trusted." Butler Li was feeling uneasy. He kept pacing back and forth across his prison cell.
"Don't worry about me. I can handle this. I'm Phantomflake." She said confidently. "By the way, I have to go. Don't mention this to Nathan. Can you promise me?"
"But–" Butler Li was about to object, however, the moment he met her determined gaze, he instinctively shut his mouth.
"Please do me this one last favor, Butler Li." Jane extended her hand through the bars as she offered him a parting handshake.
Butler Li stood still, momentarily frozen as he gazed down at her hand. For some unknown reason, he was saddened by her action. 
"I don't know if this is wise, Miss Jane," he replied quietly, his voice low but filled with concern. "But for you… I will do what I can. Just be careful." He hesitated before stepping forward, clasping her hand in his with a firm, reassuring grip. 
Jane squeezed his hand gently as she smiled faintly. "I don't know when… or if I'll see you again," she admitted. "But I'll always remember your kindness. Again, thank you for taking care of Ethan and Nathan for the past few years. I hope you will reconcile with Nathan someday."
Butler Li's hand lingered in hers for a moment longer before he gently pulled away. "Thank you, Miss Jane… for forgiving me."
Jane nodded before she turned around to leave. Butler Li could only watch her back as she slowly disappeared from his sight.
He became more restless when Jane left. He knew he needed to do something. 
"Hey! Guard! Are you there? Please come over." 
The guard approached Butler Li with a questioning gaze. "What don you want?"
"This is an emergency. Can I borrow your phone?"
The guard watched him strangely. "You are a prisoner here. You don't have the right to make such a request. I can't do that." He rejected Butler Li's request.
"Oh please. I'm not planning anything bad. I just want to help my friend. Please call Axel. I want to talk to him." Butler Li insisted on doing what he wanted.
The guard frowned but he eventually gave in. He called Axel and informed him about Butler Li's request. It did not take long before Axel arrived.
"Butler Li, who are you going to contact? I can't give you a phone. You are still branded as a traitor." Axel assessed Butler Li.
Butler Li's expression showed a hint of desperation. "Axel, trust me this one time. I don't mean any harm. I just need to warn someone. You can kill me if I will try betraying you again. Just do me this favor."
Axel contemplated for a moment. Then he sighed heavily. In the end, Axel handed his phone over to Butler Li.
"Thank you, Axel. I owe you this." 
Butler Li immediately composed a message and sent it to Vincent.
'I promise Jane not to tell Nathan. But she didn't forbid me to tell Vincent about this. This is my only chance to redeem myself and make up for my wrongdoings against Jane. I trust my nephew. He will protect Jane.' Butler Li thought to himself.
Butler Li kept his promise to Jane. But he found a way to contact Vincent. He knew that Vincent would be able to help Jane in rescuing Ethan. 
Meanwhile, inside Nathan's office, he heard a report that Jane was on her way to meet him. She was done talking to Butler Li. He stood up from his chair in order to meet her halfway but his phone suddenly rang. It was a call from an unregistered number.
'Is this Monica? Is she finally willing to say her demand for negotiation?'Nôv(el)B\\jnn