Chapter 158 The Intriguing Challenge

• William Blake and Shayla's mention of the "old woman" naturally refers to Jane's mother, Flora.
• During the hotel fire that day, both Jane and her father perished in the blaze. William Blake had long figured out the details of Jane's family and knew that most of the assets were in Jane's mother Flora's hands. Hence, he spared Flora's life, waiting to use her in the future.
• Flora's character was not as fierce as Jane's, nor as shrewd as Jane's father. She was the easiest type to deal with in Jane's family, her temperament always gentle, making her the target of William Blake's schemes.