Chapter 2013 Move To A Secluded Place
After pondering over it, Nina said, “Uncle Davin, I understand that it hasn’t been easy for Aunt Sheila lately. Since she is considerate toward Maya and Wilbur, I should reciprocate the favor. After finishing my work at the company, I’ll go to Aunt Sheila’s show with Stephen. Anyway, I hope she won’t mind that we are not professional in acting.”
“Why would she? Instead, Sheep will be grateful for your help! It’s settled then. I’ll thank you again after the filming is done.”
“Uncle Davin, don’t mention it. We’re a family and should help each other.”
After settling the matter, Davin went to the study room to see Evan. He wished to discuss borrowing money from Evan to buy the manor.
“Have you made up your mind?”
“Yes, I’ve made up my mind. The manor in the Southern suburbs is worth more than eight hundred million. Since Old Mr. Muir offered me seven hundred million, I believe it’s a good deal. However, I have to renovate the manor afterward but lack the money. It’s why I hope to borrow some money from you…” Davin was stammering, unsure if Evan would lend money to him.
If Evan refused to lend him money, Davin would consider selling his shares of Seet Group to Evan to raise several hundred million.
While Davin was deep in thought, Evan opened the drawer and handed over a blank check to him. “Fill it up yourself.”
Oh? Is he not going to ask how much I want to borrow? He’s too generous, isn’t he?
Holding the check, Davin felt touched because he didn’t expect Evan to treat him so well. After giving it some thought, Davin wrote down two hundred million on the check, which was a reasonable number. “Evan, I only need this amount.”
After nodding in response, Evan opened his mouth to say something but quickly closed it again.
“Evan, what is it? Do you have something to tell me?”
Evan said carefully, “Davin, I understand that you’re close to the Muir family. However, there are certain things that you can agree on and others that you shouldn’t. Do you get it?”
After giving it some thought, Davin asked, “Evan, did the Muir family make some outrageous demands from you?”
“No. Well, it’s getting late. You should go home and get some rest.”
“All right. Evan, you should get some rest too.”
As Davin left the Imperial Garden, speculations began to pop up in his mind. What did Evan mean? Could it be that Old Mr. Muir asked him to do something?
Davin felt uneasy once he recalled that he would be going back to the Muir residence with Sheila the next day.
Could it be that the Muir family gives me a one hundred million discount in return for an excessive demand?
Davin thought he would pay the Muir family the market price of eight hundred million instead of doing something against his principles.
As soon as Davin left, Maya came home with two children.
After Nina asked about Wilbur, Maya said she had given him the “magic ball”.
“With the listening device, I can record Wilbur’s voice anytime using my phone. Hence, I can know how Wilbur is doing as long as he brings along the device.”
“That’s good. You don’t have to worry too much.”
“Great! Now that the Simpson family’s butler takes care of Wilbur, Mabel and Nicholas can hardly bully him!”
“Maya, I believe Wilbur will recover soon. By then, you two will live happily ever after!”
“Thank you.”
Maya returned to her room and took out her phone to play the recording.
The recording was recorded after Maya left the Simpson residence. She could only hear some footsteps, the sound of pouring tea, and a simple conversation between Wilbur and the butler.
Maya heaved a sigh of relief and put down her phone. After changing her pajamas, she poured a glass of wine for herself and stood in front of the French window. As she glanced at the starry sky, her expression turned grim.
Can Wilbur be cured? If Wilbur’s situation doesn’t get any better, the Simpson family will disdain him sooner or later.
What if I use my savings to buy a house in a secluded place to live with Wilbur? Will it be better than letting him stay in the Simpson residence?
Maya didn’t covet the Simpson family’s wealth but only wished to live happily with Wilbur. After all, they could make a living with the profits from her food plaza.
