“Janice said that the spy from the foreign investigation bureau has tracked Gunny down. He was the one responsible for dealing with drug smuggling for Hudson Pharmaceuticals.”
Julian looked conflicted. “She also said that the inspectors had done nothing wrong by punishing her since she had gone on the wrong track as she was too agitated. Although they don’t have enough evidence that Justin was involved in drug smuggling, it can be confirmed that Jefferey has been doing it for years. She had accidentally alerted those two this time around.”
Rachel was shocked. Did Janice tell you all these?
“Yes. She also told me that as long as the man named Gunny is caught, you’ll be able to get justice for your mother’s death and force Jefferey to receive all the punishments that he deserves.”
Ever since Rachel had been taken away by Justin from Nancy’s funeral, Julian never had any chance to meet her before receiving the news that she was admitted to the hospital from an attempted suicide.
He also heard that Rachel hadn’t been eating or drinking, so he went to look for Janice in anxiety.
Nevertheless, Julian never expected to learn so much about Rachel from Janice.
“Rachel, you have to get yourself together for your grandma as well as your mother.”
As she looked at Julian’s determined gaze, Rachel suddenly felt slightly energized.
Although it wasn’t hard to die, it was definitely harder to stay alive.
I’ll listen to you and pull myself together so that I can heal faster.
“That’s about right.” Julian sighed in relief.
Justin was pursuing a contract in his office before Frankie came in with documents.
“This is the stocking records of the batch of medicines that you reserved. I’ve already asked them to stockpile and send it out of Riverdale during the dawn. It will arrive at the port by tonight.”
“Are they trustworthy?”
Frankie nodded. “All of them have been working for you for years and are trustworthy. I just don’t know whether those men whom President Shaw has arranged on his side are trustworthy. If anything happens during the journey where they aren’t allowed to upload them
“It’s fine. It’s normal for him to be nervous since this is his first time stockpiling.”
“President Burton, is this decision too rash? The investigation bureau has been keeping an eye on us. Although they previously didn’t manage to get their hands on any evidence, if we still ship according to the set timing, I fear,”
“They better be keeping an eye on us,” the man commented nonchalantly before he changed the topic. “How is it at the hospital?”
Frankie came back from his senses. “I just wanted to inform you that Mrs. Burton is finally more emotionally stable now and she has requested for food. Although she didn’t eat much, the doctor said that it’s normal since she hadn’t been eating for a long time and her appetite will improve soon. There won’t be any need for IV drips anymore.”
A surprised look flashed past Justin’s eyes. “Why did she suddenly pull herself together?”
“Mrs. Burton was never a stubborn person from the start. How could she hold a grudge for so long over a couple’s fight?”
Frankie’s words lodged themselves into Justin’s heart, making Justin suddenly feel warmth.
It would be nice if it was just a couple fight.
Justin’s phone started to ring at that moment.
Nevertheless, upon seeing the caller ID, he ended the call and blocked the number.
When Frankie saw the caller ID, his expression fell as well. “Miss Hudson has been contacting me for the past two days, asking me about your whereabouts as well.”
“You don’t have to answer her calls,” Justin repeated. “Just ignore her calls in the future.”
“In the future? Are you not planning to marry Miss Hudson anymore?”
“Why are you asking so many questions? Do I have to report everything to you?”
“That’s not what I meant. You can do whatever you want.” Upon saying that, Frankie quickly gathered the documents and left.
On the other hand, none of Amber’s calls went through.
“How dare he reject my calls!”
As she gripped her phone, Amber glanced at the building outside the car window. Although she looked arrogant, there was still a yearning look on her face when she stared at the building. The Burton Group must be loaded to be able to afford an office building in the city center at a strategic place like this. As long as I can think of a way to get into the Burton Family and be married to Justin, do I still have to worry about anything else in the future? Dad must be insane for wanting to keep a burden like Rachel alive. He’s keeping her for his own benefit, but I can’t have her here any longer for my own benefit.
Rachel woke up the next day and she ate breakfast.
“Mrs. Burton, you ate an extra egg yesterday! That’s an improvement! Do you want more soy milk?”
It’s fine. Please help me up and bring me outside to take a walk. Rachel looked out of the window. I heard that the chrysanthemum at the hospital lawn is still blooming.
Jennifer immediately caught onto what Rachel was hinting at. “I’ll bring you downstairs to have a look.”
Since the bodyguards listened to what Jennifer said, they didn’t dare to stop Julian when she previously brought him along with her.
A field of white chrysanthemums bloomed on the lawn of the hospital.
When she helped Rachel to walk around on the lawn, they ran into Julian.
Although it might have looked coincidental, it wasn’t one in this case.
“Mrs. Burton, I suddenly remembered that I still need to clean up some stuff, so I’ll head back to take a look. Dr. Peters, since we are family, please look out for Mrs. Burton.”
Jennifer was a kind person who knew her place, which was obvious when she tried to contact Julian for Rachel’s sake.
As expected, he followed with her suggestion. “Sure, I’ll take care of her.”
Then, he helped Rachel with her walk. “Is your hand better now?”
She nodded. It should be almost healed since the stitched injury is starting to itch a little. The doctor said that they will remove the stitches within these two days and I’ll be allowed to leave once I have rested for a few more days.
“That’s great. By the way, I have something for you.”
She was confused. What is it?
Then, he handed her a letter. “There’s something really important inside. If you need it, I can always arrange it for you and help you to leave.”
Leave?
Rachel looked stunned before she felt her heart sinking.
As Julian looked at her, she carefully opened the letter to see that it was her passport inside the envelope. This is…
“I found it when I was tidying Nancy’s place. I’m guessing that you never brought it along with you.”
Along with the passport was the admission letter of a famous university abroad.
“I helped you to apply for university abroad with your resume. You’ll still be able to return to your studies if you’re willing to and restart your life in another country.”
Are you implying that you’re bringing me abroad?
“Yes. However, do not feel pressured since I already intended to further my studies abroad for three years anyway.”
Even if Julian never intended to bring Rachel along with him, he
didn’t bring Rachel along with him, he still wasn’t planning on staying in Riverdale any longer.
Still, Rachel couldn’t just restart her life by going overseas and far away from Riverdale.
After going through so many things, she had already faced her reality, that is, to seek revenge from Jefferey and make him kneel for forgiveness in front of her mother’s grave.
Suddenly, a woman’s voice interrupted them from their conversation.
Despite everything, Amber’s voice was as sharp as ever. “I can’t believe you, Rachel! Is Justin not enough for you? Are you trying to seduce Dr. Peters as well?!”
What are you babbling about?
“You’ll know whether I’m babbling or not when I send these pictures to Justin.”
Then, she waved her phone around, showing the image of Rachel and Julian being together on the screen.
