Chapter 240

Cynthia’s mind suddenly went blank. This was impossible. Absolutely impossible!

If North was someone Pete knew, then what would become of Cynthia? She would be a joke!

Pete faked ignorance and slowly said, “Mr. Gerald, why has it suddenly gone quiet over there? Did I say something wrong?”

Gerald slowly smiled as he waited for Pete’s next words.

As expected, Pete told everyone in a very natural yet sheepish tone who he meant.

“Or perhaps she’s offended Madam Bracken? North is a little willful. I’ll need to trouble you to look out for her, Mr. Gerald.”

…

North!

That name made Cynthia go deathly pale. She swayed violently, and it looked like she would fall at any second.

Eleanor’s and Daniel’s faces were as white as a sheet. They were filled with terror.

They were done for. If North was someone Pete knew, then her painting had to be real. In that case…

“Uncle Pete,” North suddenly went forward and said dejectedly toward the phone. “I’ve brought the birthday present, and Madam B