“I have something to do, so let’s end it here today. I’ll have a good chat with Uncle Jason about my parents on another day,” Rachel said before leaving.
Besides investigating the cause of Hans’ death, she came back to run a thorough investigation on the murder of her mother. To her, it didn’t matter that the prosecution period had expired.
She could not hold it in anymore, so she told Jefferey that she knew everything. She bet that he would not be able to sit still after hearing so. After all, what right did a murderer have to live in peace?
At that moment, his face turned white and grim as he stood at the desk.
Never had he thought that her memories from when she was a child would come back all of a sudden–not to mention events that occurred more than 20 years ago. What she had said earlier terrified him and sent chills down his spine.
He clenched his fists tightly as he watched her leave. No… If she remembers everything when she was a child, then… She should know about the secret prescription.
Immediately, he made a call. “Hey, it’s me. Help me check on Burton Pharmaceuticals’ latest product. Send me the ingredients list and lab report of the traditional medicine used as soon as possible. There’s no need to
specify the dosage. Just the ingredients will do. Hurry!”
The man on the other side of the phone sounded puzzled. “Why do you want to check on their latest product all of a sudden? Is something wrong?”
“I suspect that Rachel has recalled the Hudsons’ prescription and gave it to the Burtons. That ungrateful brat!” Jefferey’s face darkened.
Hearing this, the man on the phone did not know what to say.
Meanwhile, Samuel and Charlotte were having a good time with each other in the lounge. As she kept piling up snacks beside him, she bubbled, “Samuel, eat this. It’s really good!”
“Thank you.”
“There’s no need to thank me.”
Then, he remembered something halfway through eating the snacks. “Charlotte, how did you know that I’m your brother?”
Putting on a serious face like a little adult, she chided, “I’m your older sister! I saw Daddy say it himself on TV.” Then, she continued, “I’m the youngest at home all this while, so they thought that they could fool me and find me a stepmother since I’m just a kid. Now that you’re here, he’s going to think twice before getting me a stepmother.”
“Why would his decision change if I’m here?”
“Are you stupid?” Her eyes widened. “Daddy listens to me, and Mommy listens to you. They’ll definitely get back together if we create opportunities for them.”
Scratching his head, he replied, “But I never wanted them to get back together… He treats Mommy badly. Besides, Mommy has many admirers.”
“Daddy has many admirers too! But you need to remember that we’re children from their previous marriage. People who are pursuing our parents don’t actually like us when they say they do.”
“I don’t think so… Mr. Peters and Hernandez like me. They even attended the parent-teacher conference for me.”
“Uncle Julian?” She was stunned. “He’s also pursuing Mommy?”
“I think so. Mr. Peters and Hernandez always quarrel as soon as they see each other. Godmother said that they are love rivals fighting for Mommy’s favor.”
Feeling a sense of crisis, she cried, “What? We can’t let that happen! We must be on the same side. Do you want to be separated from me and Daddy forever? And what will happen to you if Mommy has other children with another man?”
After a moment’s hesitation, he agreed, “I guess that’s true…”
With that, she held his hand and spoke earnestly, “That’s why you have to listen to me. We need to get them back together.”
“Okay.”
As they were discussing, Gloria brought them some drinks. “What would you like to have for lunch, Charlotte? Your dad asked me to make a reservation for you two at a restaurant. I’ll bring the both of you there.”
“Won’t Daddy and Mommy be joining us?” Charlotte asked.
“They’re busy. I did ask them, but they said that they have a meeting to attend.”
When Charlotte heard this, her eyes dimmed. “Then we won’t be going out for lunch. Samuel wants to go to the cafeteria with me.”
“The cafeteria?” Gloria thought that she had misheard her.
This young lady is notorious for being difficult to take care of. When she gets into a bad mood, she would be dissatisfied with all the dishes ordered for her and would throw them away without even tasting them. So, what changed her mind and made her decide to eat at the cafeteria?
When it was noontime, Rachel took a look at the time after finishing her work. “Lisa, has Samuel eaten?”
Lisa answered from outside, “Somebody from the secretary’s office called and said that Samuel had gone to the cafeteria to have lunch.”
“The cafeteria?” Rachel was slightly startled.
Located on the fourth floor, the Burton Group’s cafeteria was big and served many types of food. On busier days, Rachel would have lunch there or ask her secretary to pack some food back to the office for her.
Samuel always had a mind of his own from a young age. Now that he had met the fearless Charlotte, both of them were capable of turning the world upside down. Moreover, the cafeteria was Burton Group’s public space. Hence, she hurried to the cafeteria anxiously.
Just as she was about to call Samuel to ask where he was when she entered the cafeteria, she saw a figure jumping up by the window, calling out to her, “Mommy! Here!”
Charlotte’s voice had caused everyone in the cafeteria to turn and stare at her. As Rachel was about to walk over, she saw Justin sitting beside Charlotte. Instantaneously, she frowned. Why’s he here?
“Quickly! Come here, Mommy!” Right then, Charlotte was still shouting. It seemed as if she would keep shouting until Rachel went over. Thus, Rachel could only bite the bullet and walk over to where they were seated.
Obediently, Charlotte ran over to sit beside Samuel and emptied the seat beside Justin. “Sit beside Daddy, Mommy.”
Giving Justin a quick glance, Rachel coughed awkwardly. “Why did you two come here to eat?”
Charlotte blinked. “The food here is really delicious, especially the fish and chips. Right, Samuel?”
Upon hearing this, Samuel nodded his head. “Yes, it’s really good! Come eat with us.”
“It’s fine.” Rachel looked around. People seated at other tables were secretly gazing at them as if a spotlight was focused on them.
“Hurry up and finish your food. I’ll fetch you home after that.”
Underneath the table, Charlotte kicked Samuel, causing him to cough.
“Did you choke? Here, have some water.” Justin pushed the cup of water in front of Samuel at once. “Why are you in such a hurry? Don’t you know that you can’t rush a child who’s eating?” Justin furrowed his brows at Rachel.
