Female Novel
Chapter 739
"She didn't," Obadiah explained, sighing. "I've made numerous phone calls and asked friends to keep an eye outfor her, but I can't reach or locate her."
"I'm sorry, Neera," he said, wearing an apologetic expression.
"Thora has gone too far. I understand that words cannot compensate for her actions. I wanted her to apologize toyou in person, but I have no idea where she has gone."
A bitter grin crossed his face as he spoke. His eyes were filled with remorse and guilt.
"At the end of the day, I'm to blame. She acted recklessly and made such a mess because I didn't raise her well."
Neera shook her head. She didn't hold it against him.
Thora wasn't a three-year-old. She was an adult who knew what was right and wrong. Her own malicious intentwas what led her astray.
However, she did not express these feelings in front of him. She simply nodded and did not pursue the subjectfurther.
She got up and left after they talked for a while longer.
Her gentle expression turned cold once she was in the car. Her eyes squinted slightly.
Thora was nowhere to be found in Kingsview. She had nowhere else to go and should have returned home. Herfather stated that he had not seen her. There are only two possibilities. Mr. Hanson was either hiding something orThora was too afraid to come home.
She had faith in Mr. Hanson's character.
After some thought, she believes the latter was more likely.
When she returned to the office, she summoned Neil.
"Is there a way to send someone to find out where Thora is hiding?" she wondered.
Neil responded quickly, "No problem, I'll send someone to check."
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Kingsview.
Jean's health had significantly improved. The next day, he went to work.
When he returned to the office, he restructured the entire organization.
He took swift and decisive action, showing no signs of favoritism. Almost all of the shareholders who had anyconnection to Clarence were thoroughly purged.
In just one morning, the Beauvort Group's whole situation changed in a big way. Fearing for their own positions,everyone kept their opinions to themselves.
Jean went home in the afternoon after dealing with pressing matters.
He recalled Neera's advice, where he needed to rest more and worry less until he recovered completely. Shewould be furious if he disobeyed.
The coldness in his brows melted away as he remembered her delicate face.
When he reached his villa, he paused at the front door and looked over at the house next to it. Feelings of longingtugged at his heart.
He abruptly changed directions and proceeded to the neighboring house.
His longing for Neera and the kids was like a series of crashing tides, even though they had been apart for only afew days.
Auntie Zuniga was doing some housekeeping inside the villa.
When she saw him, she smiled and asked, "Mr. Beauvort, would you like some tea?"
"Don't mind me," Jean said, shaking his head. "I'm just looking around; you don't have to entertain me."
Auntie Zuniga understood and went to work in the kitchen.
Jean stood alone in the living room after Auntie Zuniga had left, scanning the surroundings.
The home had the same vibe as before Neera left, but since she had left, there had been a subtle change.
Jean remained in the living room for a while, before quietly ascending the stairs to Neera's room and sitting down.He could still smell her distinctive perfume, which seemed to be lingering in the air.
He closed his eyes and experienced a soothing tenderness.
Then, he went to study.
He couldn't resist the urge to enter the triplets' room as he passed by it.
The space had been thoughtfully designed with kid-friendly elements.
By the window were a sizable desk and three frog chairs. The drawings of the triplets were spread across thedesk. A nearby cabinet housed a variety of toys and figurines.
Jean couldn't contain his glee at the sight of such childish trinkets.
He reached out to touch a particularly adorable robot on the cabinet.
To his surprise, the robot came to life, waving its tiny arms and exclaiming in a childish tone, "Don't touch me,audacious human! I am Pluto's King. I will punish you in the name of my people!"
Jean was surprised that it made a sound.
He was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing.
This procedure was specifically designed. It must be Sammy's doing.
The little guy was sneaky and clever. That boy was skilled at putting these small robots together.
The image of the quirky child tinkering with these toys warmed his heart.
When he noticed a button on the robot, he assumed it was the power button. He picked up the robot, intending toturn it off. novelbin
The robot began to become more animated. He roared, "You stupid human, don't touch me! I am the keeper of theuniverse's greatest secret."
Jean, amused, was about to turn it off. He pressed the button.
To his surprise, the robot let out a painful cry. With a snapping noise, it snapped in half, exposing a folded noteinside.