Female Novel
Chapter 270
Olivia stayed with Thomas and fell into deep thought. The letter from yesterday… Who wrote that, andwhose ashes did they steal? I can’t figure it out if Thomas doesn’t tell me anything.
“Ahem! Ahem!”
Just as she was deep in thought, she heard Thomas coughing. She quickly grabbed the warm watershe had prepared and gave it to him. After taking a few sips, he looked at her sitting beside him andassured her, “Don’t fret. I’ll get changed now and send you to the company.”
He got a feel for his condition. Although still sore and powerless, he was lucky to have not suffered anyinternal injuries. That realization made him feel blessed because he could remember his despair andreluctance before fainting. He did not expect fate would still favor him this time.
Since he had survived last night, he only needed to bear through tonight to restore his body condition.Then, he could track down those thieves and get Chloe’s mom’s ashes back. Moreover, he was curiousabout the mastermind’s identity. His rage would not be diminished before he wiped out the other party!
“Hey, Thomas. I—” Olivia wanted to tell him she could take the day off if he was not feeling well andstay with him for the day, but before she could finish her words, he had gotten to his feet, ready tochange his clothes. She, on the other hand, blushed and quickly exited the room.
Gosh, Thomas. You’re shameless! What are you so caught up in that you don’t even notice I haven’tleft your room? You even began taking your clothes off while I was still there! You’re lucky I left in time,or else I would’ve seen you naked! It’s fine if I take a peek, but it’s embarrassing for me to stare openly!She stomped her feet while secretly complaining.
After simply tidying himself, Thomas arrived at the first-floor living room. Meanwhile, Olivia, being thegood wife she was, had brought breakfast to the table. Since he did not have an appetite, he ate a fewmouthfuls and got in the car to send Olivia to Keyshire Property.
“Be more alert at the company because I won’t be around this morning. I have something I need to doand will be here to pick you up later,” he informed her at the entrance to Keyshire Property. He had toreturn to Northpine Villa to continue restoring his body conditions.
“Fine. Take care of yourself and drive slowly.”
“Okay!”
It was not until Olivia could no longer see the Maserati’s tail lights that she unwillingly withdrew hergaze. “Gosh! How am I going to survive the day without seeing him?” She sighed while entering thebuilding.
On the other hand, at Hind Group, Jake stood before the French window of his office and looked out atthe scenery of over half of Irieson. He was anticipating nighttime to arrive because once the clockstruck midnight, Thomas would perish!
These days, he had been doing nothing except exerting all his efforts into this plan. He was certain thatonce Thomas took half a step into Green Lake Manor, he would cease to exist! In his mind, he hadalready visualized the scene where Thomas lay in a pool of blood. However, his imagination wasinterrupted by his ringing phone.
“Blake, is there anything you need?”
The caller was his brother.
“Come home immediately. I have something to ask you.” That was all Blake said before hanging up.
“Huh?” Jake’s good mood was instantly gone because he could hear something was amiss withBlake’s tone. He sounded angry. What’s the matter? Did something happen to him?
Jake hurried back to the Hind Residence, not daring to waste more time. “Blake, what happened?” heasked his brother, who had a cold face.
“Don’t start. I will do the asking. Was it you who sent someone to dig up the grave belonging to themother of Thomas’ godsister?”
Blake had just heard about it from his subordinate’s report. Never would he have imagined that hisyounger brother would do something so immoral. The Hinds used to be a glorious family that alwaysdid everything upright. It was the first time someone in their family did something as sinful as digging upsomeone’s grave!
At first, Jake was flabbergasted because he did those things behind Blake’s back. How did he find outabout it? Then, he realized that someone must have exposed him. He knew arguing was fruitlessbecause Blake would only interrogate him if he was certain. Therefore, there was no use in denying it,and he admitted to it. “Yes, it was me, but you must hear me out. I did it because I had a reason to doso. It was revenge for Drake. I—”
Before he could finish, Blake waved his hand and interrupted his younger brother. “As Drake’s uncle, Idon’t feel any less despair about his death, and I don’t care that you decided to seek revenge for him,but whatever you want to do, it should be targeted at Thomas. You can even do something to hisgodsister, but her mother has been dead for ages. Why did you dig up her grave?”
Something as immoral as this could only be done by Minacia Oito Irieson. Though it was true that theHind Family was one of their secret supporters, the Hinds were significantly different from those eightpeople. At the very least, their family would not outwardly do something like that!novelbin
“Blake, you’re being foolish. As long as we can seek revenge, who cares about the means we use?Anything that can be used to kill Thomas is a good method!”
“That’s outrageous!” Blake charged toward Jake and raised his arm.
Slap! A crisp strike landed on Jake’s cheek.
“How do you expect the people of Irieson to see the Hind Family once this gets out? Why the f*ckwould you do something so inhumane? Aren’t you afraid of karma?” Blake was so furious that he wasalmost smoking from all his orifices.
In the past, Jake would come to him and discuss everything beforehand, but now, he would have beenkept in the dark if someone did not report this matter to him. Jake had become so lawless!
One should respect the deceased and let them rest in peace after their burial. That was a sayingpassed down for centuries. When had anyone sought trouble with the dead?
Meanwhile, Jake silently stood in place with his head bowed. However, his eyes were filled with angeras he cursed, To the one who ratted me out, pray for your life and hope that I never find you.Otherwise, I’ll make sure that you’re a dead man!
Blake pointed at Jake’s nose while bellowing, “Listen to me. Return that old lady’s ashes. Or else, you’llbe sorry!”
Hearing that, Jake vigorously lifted his head, wondering what Blake was talking about. How could heask that the ashes be returned to Thomas when the plan was already halfway through? Would that notmean all his efforts from before were in vain? He was so close, yet he had to give it all up.
“Blake, that can’t be done!”