Chapter 2329

"Yes, sir."

After the servants had left, Nicole handed the file to Mr. Riddle Sr. and said, "I'm here to deliver this, of course."

"What is this?" He opened the file, and upon reading its contents, his eyes widened in astonishment. "Nicole, this..."

"Well, thanks to your wise planning, we've managed to retrieve the stolen items successfully," Nicole stated, believing that he would understand the intended meaning behind her words.

Indeed, upon hearing Nicole's words, Mr. Riddle Sr.'s face blanched.

He had tipped her off earlier, so Nicole's implication was that he had warned her about Damien's frequent visits to the house, prompting her to be vigilant, and ultimately leading to the recovery of the property deed.

As it turned out, Damien had a specific purpose for returning — to bribe the two gardeners, seize the opportunity when everyone had gathered around, and steal the deed to the property. If the deed had ended up in Damien's hands, the consequences would have been dire.

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