Female Novel
Chapter 284
Presently, Thomas was most concerned about the cremains. If something happened to the cremains,he had no idea how he would face Chloe and his deceased best friend, Zachary.
Upon hearing Thomas’ request, Cornelius was elated. Initially, he thought that they were doomed. Afterall, the Xalmars and the Yams were gone, and he was no match for Thomas. As such, death seemedto be their only eventuality.
However, he was surprised that Thomas was more interested in the cremains. As long as he and Blakewere still alive, there was hope for the Hind Family. He certainly understood that if they could survive,they would stand a chance to retaliate against Thomas in the future.
“Didn’t you hear him, Blake? Tell him where the cremains are right now!” Cornelius bellowed. It was nolonger just about the cremains. The matter would determine the Hind Family’s chances of survival.
A helpless Blake replied, “Elder Cornelius, I-I don’t know where the cremains are. Jake has been doingeverything by himself, and I know nothing about it.”
Naturally, he wanted to survive as well, but he had no idea where the cremains were. Otherwise, hewould’ve revealed everything before Cornelius’ arrival instead of enduring Thomas’ torture.
Upon hearing that, Sean was anxious. “Do you think we’re fools, old geezer? Everyone knows thatyou’re the one in charge of the Hind Family, and Jake had to get your permission before he didanything. Do you think you’ll be fine by pushing all the responsibilities to your dead brother?”
Besides Sean, even Cornelius didn’t believe it. “Stop lying, Blake. Tell them where the cremains are!”He could see that Quincy and the others appeared displeased. What’s Blake doing? He’s usuallyreliable, but why is he so stupid now?! Why is he keeping the cremains? He should just return it tothem. What’s more important than saving his life?
Blake was on the brink of tears. “I’m not lying, Elder Cornelius. I really have no idea. Jake didn’t tell meanything when he did such a thing. I was informed of the matter when my subordinate found out aboutit. When I came across Jake earlier, he told me Thomas was killed, so I didn’t ask him about thecremains. Then, Thomas barged into my house.”
“Are you serious?” Cornelius was flustered. Blake doesn’t seem to be lying. What should we do?Thomas is formidable. If we don’t give him the cremains, all of the Hinds will be destroyed!
“It’s true, Elder Cornelius. I’d never dare lie to you!”
Hearing that, Thomas gasped as his heart sank into an abyss. It seemed that something must havehappened to the cremains. However, that shouldn’t have happened. He had only put off the matter forone night, so it was unlikely that Jake would feel threatened and do such a thing. Even though Jakehad fled when Thomas was destroying Green Lake Manor, he would supposedly take the urn with himinstead of destroying it.
Cornelius could only pin his hopes on Quincy as he started begging him. “Dr. Hofstead, as you cansee, we don’t know where the cremains are. Can you put in a good word for us?”
A good word? Quincy sneered. “How do you have the nerve to say that? Are you in your right mind?The Hinds have done such a thing, and you’re telling me you have no idea where the cremains are. Doyou think I’m a fool?”
“Dang it! How do you have the gall to ask Dr. Hofstead to put in a good word for you? I’m telling you—ifyou don’t give us the cremains, you won’t live to see the next sunrise.”
John and the others appeared threatening. After this incident, they had more or less fallen out with thethree Greatest Families. As such, it would be fine even if they were merciless.
“Blake, try to recall where the cremains are!” Cornelius’ eyes were bloodshot. Their enemies had madeit clear that if they returned the cremains, their lives would be spared. However, if they didn’t, theywould lose their lives. This is the only chance for us to survive. You have to seize it, Blake!
Blake said through choked sobs, “It’s no use forcing me, Elder Cornelius. Thomas arrived not long afterJake returned. I didn’t even have time to ask him where the cremains were!”
“Wait a minute!” Sean and William exchanged glances, realizing that something was off. “Grandpa,Thomas, we’ll take a look at Jake’s car.”
Upon finishing their words, they dashed out of the place.
Their speculation was right. Jake had taken the urn with him when he fled from Green Lake Manor.However, he was horrified at that time, so he didn’t hide the urn. Instead, he had placed it in the cartrunk.
“Thomas, we’ve found the urn!” Sean entered the villa while carrying the urn.
Thomas took the urn from him and examined it. Fortunately, there were no signs of any damage. He letout a breath, feeling glad that the cremains were safe. Otherwise, Chloe would go mad, and he wouldnever forgive himself.
Cornelius mustered his courage and asked, “Well… since you guys have found the cremains, does itmean you’ll let us go?”
Apart from Thomas, the other people present at the scene were famous figures in Irieson. Therefore,Cornelius believed they wouldn’t go back on their word.
Quincy and the others looked away and ignored him. Upon seeing that, Cornelius was elated instead offrustrated. That was because it showed that these people probably wouldn’t kill him.
Quincy approached Thomas and asked caringly, “How is it? Are you injured?”
Thomas shook his head with a smile. “Don’t worry. I’m fine.”
John walked up to him as well and passed him a silk handkerchief. “Use this to wipe the sweat off yourforehead.”
“Thanks.” Thomas passed the urn to Quincy and took the handkerchief before disappearing from thespot with a whoosh the next moment.
Following that, a bang was heard as the walls inside the villa trembled. Thomas was seen clenchingCornelius’ neck and pressing him against the wall. Quincy and the others were startled, not expectingThomas to make a move without warning.
“Y-You said you’d let us off!” Cornelius plunged into a despairing state. He wanted to resist, butThomas had made a move out of the blue. When he came to his senses, Thomas had alreadyclenched his neck, making it impossible for him to counterattack. He could only glare at the youngerman.
“I think you’re mistaken. I only remember saying I’d consider letting you off.”novelbin