From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables-Chapter 812 - 406 Hatred (sixth watch of the night)_1
Chapter 812: 406 Hatred (sixth watch of the night)_1
After ten minutes, an email popped into Belen Philbert’s inbox.
She had barely opened it and taken a brief glance when the email self-destructed, disappearing without a trace.
Luckily, Belen Philbert had an exceptional memory. She relied on it to piece together the general infos.
Belen Philbert was presently faced with a monumental dilemma: on one side was her beloved niece, and on the other, her respected boss.
Emotions and duty were impossible to reconcile.
She detested the schemer behind it all; sacrificing a child to meet their ends was simply detestable.
Belen Philbert arrived at the hospital room where Tommi Grant was staying on Floor Twenty-Six. Tommi was talking to Christopher Harris; as soon as he saw her walk in, he fell silent, appearing somewhat guilty.
In an instant, Belen Philbert understood: Tommi must’ve been gossiping her to Christopher.
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Belen Philbert’s attention shifted reflexively to Christopher. The man was beaming kindly, exuding a soft radiance like an aged jade.
The glow was not intense, but it was very comforting.
Belen Philbert paused, pursed her lips, and walked in.
“Bro, how are you feeling today?” she asked.
“Much better. However, Fanny, I saw on the news that something happened to Aubree Groove. Is it true?”
“You just focus on your recovery. Don’t worry about the mess happening to others. It’s none of our concern.”
Tommi sighed heavily and took out his phone: “Then I’ll call Elise. I tried calling her this morning but she didn’t answer. She’s probably playing games again. Without me at home, the housekeeper can’t keep her under control. That girl just won’t stop messing around.”
Belen Philbert hurriedly stopped him: “Bro, I just called Elise. She’s at home working diligently on her homework. It took a lot of effort to get her settled. Once she hears your voice, she will start fussing about seeing you again.”
“That’s true. I’ll call her during dinner then. That girl, she never lets us relax even for a day.”
Belen Philbert secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Her elder brother had just undergone a heart surgery and the doctor had warned against any form of emotional stimulus. Thus, she couldn’t let him know about Elise’s kidnapping.
Belen Philbert couldn’t afford any more complications for her brother. She arranged a guard outside his room.
After visiting her brother, she prepared to leave.
Christopher walked her out of the room, glanced at her, and asked with some concern, “Are you okay?”
Belen Philbert shook her head, “Mr. Harris, thank you for taking care of my brother these past few days. You’ve worked hard.”
“There’s no need to be formal between us.” His gentle words startled Belen Philbert, and she looked up at him reflexively.
The man had clear, luminous eyes, which were filled with concern at that moment. A warm current flowed through Belen Philbert’s heart.
She didn’t understand why she could easily be toppled by the man’s tender, appealing gaze.
Maybe his gaze was too moving, or perhaps her heart, which had been dry for too long, was yearning for nourishment…
The moment these thoughts surfaced, she practically turned tail and ran.
Christopher stood on the spot, silently watching her hurried departure. His lips curled into a smirk. The soft luster in his eyes had long vanished, leaving only a cold and mocking gaze.
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“Madam, Redford Parker is here.”
Oliver Parker walked in filled with apprehension, his eyes looking straight ahead.
“I’m only giving you one day. Within a day, I want the case solved and The Rintos to disappear forever from Pethkids.” The woman’s voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority. She didn’t raise her voice but it sent chills running down Oliver’s spine.
“Madam, rest assured. I started collecting evidence against Agave Rinto a long time ago. He’s much cleaner than Pindo Rinto; he never leaves anything suspicious behind. However, there’s always a loophole somewhere. His days are numbered.”
“The dying insect still struggles. I want The Rintos annihilated.” The woman’s tone was icy, akin to a snake ready to strike.
Oliver’s eyes darted around as he said, “Madam, Guele Rinto is Agave’s aunt. They don’t get along. If we want to dissolve the group from within, we should start with her.”
“Leave it to you then.” Virginia Frost waved her hand, her expression slightly irritable.
“Yes, madam.” Oliver turned around and went out.
“Where is Belen Philbert? Have her come see me.”
“Madam, Ms. Philbert hasn’t returned yet.”
Virginia Frost’s brows furrowed, “What is she up to? She’s stalling.”
“Madam, the young master is awake.” The housekeeper ran downstairs from the second floor.
Virginia Frost immediately stood up and hurried up to the second floor, losing her slipper in the process.
Virginia Frost didn’t bother to pick it up; despite being usually very particular about cleanliness, she entered the bedroom with one bare foot.
“Edward, you’ve had me so worried. I’m glad you’re awake now. Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? I’ll tell the kitchen to prepare it.”
The young man was lying on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, seemingly indifferent to Virginia Frost’s concern.
