CH 18: Time to Investigate Everything

Ken Wood’s POV

“You didn’t hear wrong. I hope you’re investigating this quietly. There’s something strange about this, and it seems like either Madame or Ms. Smith is involved. We just don’t know their roles,” I replied.

“I understand. Before I see the boy in person, I will ask Nick to investigate this. You two keep this a secret from anyone,” Sir Jay pleaded.

“Ok, Sir,” Lily and I replied.

“Ok, thanks for the information, Ken. Oh, for your information, I’ll assign you to pick Piper up and take her home starting today and take them both out if Jessie asks Piper to accompany her. And report everything to me. Understood?” Sir Jay asked.

“Yes, sir.”

“Okay, then I’ll have breakfast before I go to the office,” Sir Jay said.

The three of us walked out of the master’s workroom, but to our surprise, we saw Madame standing near to the workroom. Lily turned to me as if hoping that Madame didn’t hear what we were discussing in there. I returned Lily’s gaze, saying nothing. I had to act as n