Henrietta mocked, "We come to work at Page Corporation, but someone comes here to make a fool of herself. She's only been here for three days, but she's already switched between three departments. "Mr. Page is such a just person. He doesn't care about connections. He punishes anyone who doesn't perform!"Ginger said with displeasure, "Why are you so rude, Henrietta? Go somewhere else, and don't disrupt our meal.""Who are you calling rude? You're rude!" Henrietta intentionally poured her bowl of soup on Ginger and said pretentiously, "Oops, sorry. My bad."Belle stood up and splashed her bowl of soup into Henrietta's face. Henrietta screamed, "Belle!"Belle imitated her tone and said, "Oops, my bad!""You obviously did it on purpose!""No, I didn't. I just lost my grip!""Stop lying …" Henrietta sobbed. "I said I lost my grip. Don't blame me for making things ugly if you keep provoking me. You already said that I joined the company through connections, so Mr. Page won't fire
Grayson thought for a moment and asked, "Where are they now?"Sam said, "In the reception hall on the first floor.""Get someone to take the receptionist to the doctor. The company will cover the expenses. Tell Belle to get back to work!"Sam couldn't believe his ears. Was that it?How about the rules that said anyone who fought at work would be fired? How was he supposed to explain this to everyone?"Is there something wrong?" asked Grayson.Sam contemplated whether to remind Grayson about the rule he had set himself, that both parties involved in a fight at the company were to be fired.However, his boss obviously didn't want to let Belle go. Sam thought for a moment and said, "No, sir."He left the CEO's office and went to the first floor. Belle was sitting on the sofa relaxedly with both hands in her janitor's uniform pockets. She did not look at all worried that she would be fired for beating someone up. On the other hand, Henrietta's eyes were swollen from crying.Sam
Belle was already in the elevator when Sam caught up to her. He was afraid that she would make things difficult for Grayson. "Ms. Walters, Mr. Page is in a meeting."Belle frowned and said, "What time will it end?""I'm not sure, but Mr. Page will surely go home tonight. Why don't you talk to him then?"Belle was angry, but she was still rational. She knew that it wasn't the right time to annoy Grayson when he was having visitors.Even so, she really didn't want to stay at the company any longer! She had kept thinking about Patrick's prescription and the Sylvester family when she was in the pantry earlier.She had planned to go to her rented house when she left the company. Although she hadn't gotten fired, she didn't feel like staying at work anymore. Therefore, she took the rest of the day off and left the office building. She immediately called Simon to ask about Dorothy.Simon told her that Dorothy was still shutting herself off. Since Belle couldn't do anything about it,
Robert fell silent for a few seconds before he said, "How about a café?"Belle felt a bitter taste in her mouth just by hearing the word "café". Coffee was too bitter for someone who preferred bubble tea! Even so, she did not reject his suggestion. She wasn't meeting him just to catch up over coffee anyway."Okay. Send me the location. I'll head over right now," said Belle."Okay."Once the call ended, Scott went over to Robert and said, "Not bad. You know how to ask a girl on a date now!"Robert returned the phone to Scott and said, "I need to talk to her about Patrick.""It's still a date. Buy her flowers.""Just mind your own business. I'll see you later," said Robert, and he got up to leave. He took a few steps before he turned around and added, "Don't be impulsive."He was worried that Scott would be impulsive like Grayson and do something that would jeopardize himself. Scott frowned when he thought about the game. "Grayson is downright targeting me! Just look. I hav
Grayson's heart stopped for a moment. Then, he promptly answered, "Hello?""Hi, Mr. Page. Are you free tonight? I've arrived at Maltford.""Yes, I'm free. Where are you? I'll send someone to pick you up," said Grayson."It's fine. I'm at a café called Espresso. Meet me here if you have time. I'll give you a consultation." Grayson would definitely take her up on it. He had been waiting for her to treat his insomnia. He hung up and immediately headed to Espresso. Meanwhile, Lena was sitting in a booth by the window. She stared outside through narrowed eyes. Her cup of coffee had already gone cold, but she didn't care.The servers and customers at the café glanced at her from time to time. It wasn't just because she was pretty but also because her charisma made her stand out.Lena was dressed in an elegant plain blouse, which was different from how everyone else was dressed. She looked calm and collected. Nobody could tell she had taken countless lives just by looking at her.
Once again, Lena seriously examined Grayson. She still couldn't detect anything unusual after looking at his previous blood reports. Lena said, "There are some problems. Did you have other symptoms apart from losing sleep recently?"Grayson answered honestly, "Sometimes, I feel dizzy, and I tire easily."Lena frowned. These were the normal side effects of insomnia. As such, she came to the conclusion that there was something wrong with Grayson's body. Since his body didn't absorb much poison, his reaction was also little. When she thought about that, Lena felt regretful. Before that, she had always worried that Grayson would find out the problem behind his scented sachet. So, she didn't give him a lot of poison. If she'd known, Lena would have increased the amount of poison for him!She remained silent for a while before breaking it and saying to Grayson, "There are some minor issues with your body that won't affect the duration of use of the scented sachet. "If you've exp
Meanwhile, Lena noticed the shift in Grayson's emotions. She frowned and turned in his direction, then spotted Belle instantly.Even though she could only see her back, Lena still panicked. Instantly, her usually calm heart was filled with agitation. Though she couldn't see her face, Lena still felt uncomfortable in her presence. It was as if she and that woman were fated to be enemies. Lena wouldn't hesitate to kill her if they were the only ones left on earth. Not only did the other woman make her uncomfortable, but she also made Lena panic. She felt threatened by her. It was an unsettling feeling.Lena wanted to see Belle's face clearly, but she feared Robert. After thinking for a while, she suppressed her impulse and looked at Grayson. Even though she wanted to ask Grayson whether he recognized the other woman, Lena felt that the timing wasn't appropriate. So, after some thought, she said, "Mr. Page, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving. When I finish t
Robert scowled and quickly stowed the prescription away, afraid of revealing Belle's medicinal skills. Grayson noticed Robert's actions. He immediately thought that it was a love letter. He grew angrier after thinking that Robert had received a love letter from Belle. He clenched his fists and furrowed his brow, lips pursed in fury. His steps quickened. He appeared very displeased, as if he had caught his wife cheating on him. It slipped his mind that his relationship with Belle was purely a contract marriage, and she was free to meet whomever she pleased.Belle appeared to sense something was amiss and turned around quickly. There, she spotted the enraged Grayson. Belle was shocked. As her husband approached her, she asked, "Why are you here?""Am I not supposed to be here?" Grayson gritted his teeth. Seeing Grayson's angry and unhappy expression, Belle surmised that he was upset because she had shared a meal with Robert.However, Belle hadn't promised Grayson that she
Belle playfully reached for Sixteen again. "Come here!"Sixteen barked back, seemingly firm in his stance. "I'll cry if you don't come here, okay?" Belle then held her face in her hands and pretended to cry.Sixteen immediately calmed down as it nudged Belle's hands with its paws, trying to comfort her. Belle broke character, revealing a grin. "Are you still mad at me?"Sixteen, appeased, finally got into her arms and launched into enthusiastic licks.Grayson watched the exchange with a hint of envy. "Hey, Sixteen!"Sixteen whimpered and offered Grayson a sheepish look.Belle scolded, "Why are you scolding Sixteen? You're a bad guy!"She then petted Sixteen on its head and stood up. "Let's go! We'll get something tasty to eat! Just ignore him, okay?"Grayson was left speechless. He felt defeated by the pet dog as he watched Belle and Sixteen skip and hop into the house.Meredith had already finished preparing dinner when they arrived. She put on a gentle smile as she watched Belle
After returning to the house, Ava asked, "Why did Xenia go crazy? Wasn't she fine not long ago?"Lena wiped her hands and handed the towel back to Ava. "Someone drugged her and induced hallucinations of her worst fears. She's been on the edge ever since. After all, she did commit all sorts of misdeeds." "Someone?""Belle Walters."Ava was shocked. "Why would Belle drug Xenia?"Ava and Lena had been moving from place to place, seeking a safe hideout ever since they picked up Xenia. They had only found a relatively safe place today, so Ava finally had the chance to inquire about the details.Lena shot her a look of disgust and proceeded to ignore her question.Ava dared not press further and changed the topic. "Now that Xenia's lost her mind, can we still get her to talk?"Lena continued to ignore her and went to scribble down a prescription. She had spent the entire day with Xenia in the basement but hadn't managed to extract any useful information from her. Ava sheepishly c
Meanwhile, Ginger, too, was grappling with confusion. She'd also offered Hunter money, only to be stunned into silence by the astronomical sum in his bank statement. Compared to him, she was practically penniless. The largest amount she'd ever held was a few million Gabriel had won in the lottery—a drop in the bucket compared to Hunter's wealth."Why do you think Mr. Sanders was so wealthy?" Ginger queried, seeking Gabriel's insight.Gabriel was similarly grappling with confusion and remained quiet. However, he was preoccupied with a different mystery. His mind was consumed by the deaths of Penny and Terry. He had taken time to visit the corpses and noted the peculiarity surrounding their deaths. Their autopsies revealed unusual injuries that baffled forensics.Both victims, young adults in their prime, looked as if they'd been scared to death.Aware of Hunter's ties to the Nightwalkers, Gabriel wasn't surprised by the inheritance. Compared to the wealth amassed during the Sanders f
Belle pondered aloud, "While Hunter isn't as averse to exploring tombs as Benjamin, they share a similar disposition. Otherwise, with his expertise, he could easily be making a fortune.""The Sanders ancestors might not have been saints," Grayson conceded, "but perhaps Hunter's grandfather started a positive trend. Like Benjamin, he likely tried to shield Hunter from their legacy. A truly evil man couldn't have raised such a kind son."As Benjamin grew, he remained kind-hearted despite his timidity. And now, Hunter has grown into an upright, kind, and courageous young man. His talent for exploration makes him the pride of his lineage."Belle nodded and sighed. "Money is crucial for a comfortable life today. With what Hunter has, financial worries shouldn't trouble him. He'll be well provided for."Grayson pulled her into his arms and responded, "Don't fret. While Hunter may still be in school, he's mature for his age. He can take care of himself just fine."Belle leaned onto his s
Hunter crouched by the bed, methodically clearing away the books until a single floor tile lay exposed. Prying it open revealed a dark hole just big enough for one person. Grabbing a flashlight, he squeezed through the narrow opening and emerged into a moderately sized room of perhaps about 130 square feet. Wooden boxes, weathered with age and adorned with simple designs, filled the space.Hunter made a beeline for a particular box, brushing off the dust before prying it open. The wooden box was filled to the brim with notebooks. Hunter sat down on the floor, picked up one of the books, and started reading it.This hidden chamber and its contents were discovered by a young Hunter, seemingly guided by destiny. Hunter's father, Benjamin, had buried them, driven by a desire to safeguard their knowledge from Hunter's curious gaze. Fear had gripped Benjamin after learning about the Sanders family's history, the expertise that had seemingly drawn them toward a dangerous path. He
Nora let out a long sigh. "It's fine. Just keep it with you! I don't really need the money right away or anything. Besides, an old woman like me won't be spending much in town even if I tried."Hunter stopped Nora as she was about to leave and took a wad of money from his bag. "I have 20,000 dollars right here. It's far from the actual price, but you can keep it for now. I'll pay you the rest when I can."Nora was stunned. "Where did you get so much money?""It's the money I gathered from donations for the funeral, mostly from Ms. Belle and Mr. Grayson.""Oh, that makes sense. Here I was, wondering how you managed to get such a huge amount from donations. I can tell your friends are really kind-hearted people. You should treat them just as well as they treat you, okay? Study hard and make a name for yourself, and then you'll be able to properly repay their kindness.""Yeah, I know. Anyway, the gold nugget weighs slightly over 17 ounces. So, its worth is about 37,500 dollars. I'll pay y
As the final step of the funeral, the townsfolk gathered for a meal after Benjamin's burial. After Benjamin was buried, Belle and Ginger approached Hunter, inquiring about his plans for the future. Belle expressed her desire for Hunter to stay with her and Grayson, mentioning that their house had plenty of spare rooms. The only drawback would be that it was quite the distance from his school, but they could always arrange a driver for him.Ginger also invited Hunter to stay with her and Gabriel as their house had just finished with renovations. They also had a spare room for Hunter if he were to join their house.Hunter was genuinely touched by their offers, but he still declined them both. "I'd like to stay in my school's hostel for now. I'll think about what to do next when I graduate."Belle and Ginger recognized that they couldn't sway Hunter's decision, so they ceased their attempts to pressure him into making a choice."If you run out of space for your belongings, you ca
Hunter detailed, "I recall every person who came to offer prayers for my father... However, it was during my trip to the restroom that the dogs began barking. Upon my return, I spotted some unfamiliar footprints. Without seeing anyone there, I dismissed it. But upon hearing about Penny and Terry's deaths this morning, I began to connect the dots..."Both Gabriel and Grayson were left speechless.Gabriel exchanged a glance with Grayson before turning back to Hunter. "So, you're suggesting that the stranger who came to town also visited your house to pray for your father before departing to exact revenge on Penny and Terry for Mr. Sanders' death?""Yes.""Why didn't he meet you then?""I don't know.""Any other suspects you have in mind?"Hunter shook his head. "My father and I don't have friends other than you guys. It's just the two of us for as long as I can remember.""Could it be someone else from the Sanders family?" asked Gabriel."I don't think so. I'm an only child, and
Belle, Ginger, and the rest of the group arrived at 8:00 am. They noticed the crowd alongside police cars at the entrance to the town. The two of them then squeezed through the crowd to make it to the house as soon as they could. "What happened, Hunter?"The policemen were stunned by their sudden arrival. "Who are you?""We're Hunter's friends. You can tell us about what happened."Hunter's eyes gleamed with hope as he greeted them. "Ms. Belle and Ms. Ginger!"Grayson's car stopped in front of the town alongside a truck filled with equipment for the funeral.Without Belle and Grayson's friendship, Hunter would have had to manage all the funeral arrangements alone, and he wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet Ginger.Sam remained outside to stand guard while Grayson and Gabriel entered the Sanders family's old home.The townsfolk and the police were shocked when they saw them.They didn't recognize Grayson or Gabriel, but they could tell at a glance that they were really special peo