Chapter 154
Chapter 154 Investigation
In Radovia, inside a secluded villa-
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Richard stood at the tall windows, his presence sharp and cold as he studied the dossier his subordinate had handed him. His narrow eyes gleamed with a dangerous light.
“So, the little girl is indeed suspicious. To extract top-grade stones in the outer field… there’s no way she has no skill p>
The man in black bowed respectfully. “Sir, the records show nothing unusual. She really did cut several top- grade emeralds the day before. Plenty of witnesses saw happen.
And she went with Jacob to Morovia. With the kind of man Jacob is, he wouldn’t keep a girl by his side without a reason, not unless she had ability p>
Richard’s gaze lingered on Lillian’s photo clipped to the file. His voice was low and edged with frost. “This girl carries too many questions. Find a way to bring Ms. Lillian here. Red’s side can’t wait any longer p>
After the subordinate withdrew, an old man stepped out from behind a screen. He wore a black hat, the broad brim casting a heavy shadow across his ruined face. Even so, his vicious eyes glimmered with an eerie light as he picked up Lillian’s file. His voice rasped like gravel. “Are you certain this girl really has the skill to find that vein p>
Richard walked to the wine cabinet, pulled out a bottle of red, and poured slowly. He swirled the scarlet liquid in his glass, a cold smile tugging at his lips. “There’s no mistake. And even if there were-better to assume she can than assume she can’t. If we gamble and win…
Those old men already treat me like I’m nothing. My time is running out. And I don’t believe anyone who can unearth seven top-grades in one go is ordinary p>
The old man’s mouth twisted into a chilling smile. “If she can be brought under our control, then the Stint family will be nothing but prey in our hands p>
At that same time, Lillian sat at her desk, carving emerald with a dagger, completely unaware she was already being watched.
Her eyes shifted to the obsidian piece taking shape, and her thoughts strayed to a certain man.
She remembered how, every time she was in danger, he was always the first to appear at her side. How he gave her protection, endured her moods, forgave her flaws. A proud man who had repeatedly set aside everything, traveling again and again to Solara-just to be with her.
It had been a month since Sebastian left without a word. She found herself thinking of him more and more often, wondering what he was doing now.
She set down her tools and picked up her phone, Sebastian’s number glowing on the screen. She tapped it open, closed it, tapped again, closed it again-over and over. Finally, she tossed the phone aside and returned to carving the black stone.
The school was buzzing with preparations for the anniversary festival. Clubs bustled with activity, and Natalie was so busy she was nowhere to be seen. For one, Lillian enjoyed some peace. She sat watching a group of boys fight over a ball on the field, realizing the game was more interesting than she’d thought.
Suddenly, a long, slender hand appeared before her, of ring her a bottle of juice.
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She glanced at the figure, accepted the drink, and twisted the cap open. “You here to watch the game too p>
Jeremy sat down beside her with a smile. “If I said I came over just because I saw you here, would you believe me p>
In truth, he had only been passing by, but the sight of her sitting alone on the empty steps had drawn him in.
She sipped the juice, spring sunlight warming her skin. Ever since her rebirth, she loved basking in the sun -it was the only time she truly felt alive.
“How have you been lately?” she asked.
“I’ve been well,” Jeremy replied softly. “I’ve kept up with he medicinal meals you prescribed, and the Nine Heavens pills. My health is excellent. I even go hiking with old friends sometimes. All thanks to you p>
Lillian nodded. “Good. By the way, the SATs are coming up. Any plans p>
“I’ll probably head to Kingston for college. The old mans getting on in years-I don’t want to be too far from him,” Jeremy said with a touch of helplessness.
Lillian understood. On the surface, the Goodman family had split its holdings, but beneath that calm facade lay schemes no one could see. Killian had been sent abroad, but distance didn’t erase danger. A man who could bow his head to the patriarch could do anything. The more adaptable the man, the greater the threat. Jeremy was indeed treading on thin ice.
“Mm. The Goodman family looks calm, but underneath the waters are treacherous. Everyone’s circling, waiting to take a bite. Don’t leave roots behind-best to cut them clean p>
She wasn’t one to meddle, but since she had accepted twenty percent of Goodman Corp, she found it only fair to offer a word of warning.
Jeremy studied her profile, her delicate features serene in the sunlight. He knew he wasn’t worthy of her, and he had the self-awareness to admit it. “I know. Thank you p>
She gave a faint smile. “Don’t thank me. I still hold twenty percent of Goodman Corp. If it goes under, where am I supposed to get my money p>
Jeremy-or Mr. Goodman, as the others called him-could only shake his head with a wry smile. Yet in his eyes, there was a tenderness even he hadn’t realized was there.
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