After Belle had hung up, Grayson remained lost in thought.He felt dissatisfied as he had not yet had enough of her voice.He returned the phone to Sam and picked up his phone. He switched off the silent mode and left it face up on the table to avoid missing her calls again.He then turned to Sam and whispered orders to withdraw all the security personnel assigned to Belle before resuming the meeting.The executives were utterly confused after witnessing Grayson showing such a gentle side of himself.Meanwhile, Belle had put away her phone and took a taxi to the diner.She was relieved after confirming that her stalkers were actually just Grayson's men.She was also surprised by Grayson's actions. Although she hated it, she still found his goodwill endearing.She felt that Grayson had been treating her well since Dorothy's incident.In fact, he had been treating her really well.She assumed that he was just returning the favor for saving his life.Although she never expected
Ginger was unaware of Belle's actual meaning behind her words."I know what you mean! Nobody likes going to work, honestly. I would rather lie around at home all day if I could. But then again, everyone has to go to work to make a living. So, you might as well make a living doing something you like, in some place you prefer. And for that, I've chosen Page Corporation!"Belle was stunned by her words, particularly about finding a job that she would like. She thought about what she liked.She liked surfing the internet, tinkering and developing medicines, fighting in the boxing ring, and researching.She thought about the broad category of hobbies she liked, which made her realize she did not need to work for Grayson."You're right. I should be doing what I like to do."After having lunch with Ginger, Belle headed straight to the office to find Grayson.Grayson was delighted to see her, but Belle had come to make amends."How do I resign from working here?"Grayson frowned. "You
Grayson replied, "I'm free. When do you want to meet up?""How about right now?" Lena responded. "Sure. Should we meet up at the café as usual?""Why don't we meet up at your house? You've mentioned that you also wanted me to examine your wife. It will be the most convenient option."Grayson quickly became suspicious of her words. He began to wonder if Lena just wanted to meet with Belle.He would not have cared less if Lena just wanted to survey his house. But he would not risk bringing any trouble to Belle.Fury blazed in Grayson's eyes. He would give Lena hell if she had her sights on Belle.Noticing Grayson's silence, Lena added, "Is that not a good idea?"Grayson replied, "It's fine. I just can't guarantee whether or not my wife will be at home tonight.""That's alright. I'll be in Maltford for the next few days. We can shift the appointment to some other day. Just let me know."Grayson continued, "It's fine. Let's just meet up tonight. You can skip the medical checkup
Belle met up with Yolanda at the shopping mall.Yolanda was thrilled when she saw Belle. When she was younger, Yolanda had always wanted a daughter. During her pregnancy, there were widespread rumors that consuming spicy food would lead to having a daughter. Consequently, she started eating spicy food every day.It wasn't until the child was born that she discovered it was a son.A male heir was great news for the entire Page family, while Yolanda cried on her lonesome.She did not hate her son but simply wished for a daughter who could have been her best friend.She never intended to have a second child. So, her wish for a daughter would never become a reality.Now that Yolanda had a daughter-in-law, she naturally became very close to Belle and treated her like the daughter she never had.Yolanda's love and affection for Belle was genuine. Over time, Belle reciprocated her feelings and became extremely close friends with Yolanda.Belle felt and cherished the motherly love fr
They went hunting for Belle to settle the score. Xenia furrowed her brows as she followed suit.She felt slightly responsible for Monica being bullied by Belle.She had stopped troubling Belle ever since Finneas' birthday party.Xenia went overseas to keep a low profile to avoid being caught and had only returned to Maltford after receiving news that Belle had gone crazy.She believed that ample time had passed for her attempted poisoning of Belle to have been forgotten.She also assumed that Grayson would have abandoned Belle due to her presumed madness and, therefore, saw this as the ideal opportunity to return to Maltford.She did not expect something like this to happen on her first day back home.Xenia concluded her thoughts and then turned her attention to Monica. "Monica, was Belle acting normal?""What do you mean, normal?"Xenia whispered, "I heard that she had gone crazy.""Gone crazy? Is that real or just fake news?""I'm not very sure myself."One of their frien
Are you still taking the medicine from Dr. Sylvester?" asked Lena."No, I've only taken it once when my condition worsened. I've never taken it ever since. Simon mentioned that he had given you a video call about it. I've only taken his medication that day as he was worried that it was an emergency."Lena frowned in response. She could not comprehend why and how Grayson managed to remain healthy if he had stopped taking the Sylvesters' medicine.She wondered if the medicine from Simon had helped create antibodies within Grayson's body that rendered him immune to her poison.She frowned and replied, "May I check your vitals?""Of course."Grayson cooperated with her as she began her work.She maintained her calm expression as she continued checking Grayson thoroughly while panicking within.The examination revealed that Grayson's body was in excellent health, showing no signs of potential illnesses. He appeared to be even healthier than the average person, confirming that the
Grayson narrowed his eyes in suspicion."You've just explained that I was healthier than ever. Why change to a new formula now?"Lena explained, "Insomnia is considered a chronic disease. You may feel better now thanks to the medicine from Dr. Sylvester, but your body may collapse again once its effects wear off. "Treating your insomnia will take some time, so I've adjusted my scented sachets to resume your medication."Grayson knew that Lena was giving him a newly developed poison.He remained calm and accepted her poison with gratitude. "Thank you, Lena. You're always looking out for me."He then kept the new batch of scented sachets in a bag while making sure Lena caught on to his actions.Meredith then approached Grayson."Mr. Page, the meals are all ready. You may have dinner whenever."Grayson turned to Lena. "We've known each other for so long, yet I've never invited you for a meal. If you don't mind, please join us for dinner."Lena hesitated for a moment before agre
Grayson frowned. "Why are you here?""I just returned from overseas when I heard that Belle is not feeling well. So, I decided to visit her. I called her, but she didn't pick up, so I came here right away.""She's not home." Grayson's attitude wasn't friendly at all.Xenia knew that Belle was at the mall right now. She said on purpose, "I'll wait for her, then. I haven't seen her in a while, and I miss her a lot."For Phil's sake, Grayson didn't chase her out right away.Xenia sat at the dining table as she asked Grayson, "Grayson, is Ms. Cahill your friend? I've never met her before."Grayson didn't seem to intend to introduce them. He simply said, "Eat if you're hungry. If not, go and wait in the living room."Xenia fell silent. She stopped talking as she quietly ate. But she felt anxious in her heart.She felt that Grayson was very nice and gentle to Lena. She suspected that Grayson liked Lena, and that was why he had asked Lena to dine in his house while Belle wasn't around
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