“I’m usually in Riverdale. If you have the time, we can catch up with each other. Do you like to play golf?”
“I’m not good at it.”
“Don’t worry, I can teach you the game. Why don’t we exchange our Whatsapp?”
As Rachel had already expected him to ask for her digits, she resignedly took out her phone.
She made an excuse to leave once they had exchanged their Whatsapp. “I’m sorry, but I need to use the washroom.”
As she carried the train of her dress and walked out of the hall, she finally escaped the ‘blind date’. However, she didn’t notice the pair of eyes watching her all along from the corner of the hall.
After Rachel breathed a sigh of relief, she looked around the place and envisioned it based on her memory.
The banquet was held in a four-story villa at the center of Summer Villa where Arthur usually lived. Rachel also resided here for a period of time 6 years ago, so she was familiar with the paths in the building. Since Janice mentioned that the evidence is situated inside the villa, then it is most likely in this building.
Even though she couldn’t point out exactly where the evidence was, the most secretive place in the building was his study room, so it was logical to start from there.
After she passed through the corridor and arrived at the side hall, the noises from the banquet gradually faded from her ears.
Across the door, Rachel could hear voices coming from the study room.
“Great uncle, we still need you at the hall.”
“I thought Justin was already there to help out?”
“This is still your banquet. So, everyone is waiting to meet you.”
“Alright, I’ll go and take a look.”
Rachel leaned against the wall to hide and waited for Arthur to emerge before she headed to the study room. However, the room was locked. s she held the doorknob for a while, she furrowed her brows. He really is a calculative old man. This study room contains lots of important information about the Burton Family, so he definitely won’t allow anyone to enter with such ease. While Rachel thought about it, a series of footsteps were heard behind her.
“What are you doing here?” The man’s voice was so cold and powerful that it gave her a shock. When she turned around and saw Justin, it was already too late for her to walk away. “I… was just looking around.” “So, you just happened to come here? You really don’t see yourself as a guest at all.”
He took a step toward her. “However, I’m impressed that you are able to be the goddaughter of the Carter Family in such a short period of time. How does it feel to abuse your power now that you have their backing?” “You’re thinking too much into it. Jolly is my best friend and her parents treat me well. It’s that simple. As for you, don’t you think that you are the one abusing your power by protecting your fiancee like that?”
“You didn’t receive any invitation, which means that you are able to come here because of the Carter Family.” Justin took another step closer toward Rachel. “Rachel, why are you really here?” “I came to attend the banquet.” Her eyes were strangely calm as she stretched a finger to stop Justin’s chest from approaching her.
“Do you really think I came here for you? Didn’t you see how many people were rushing to introduce a new boyfriend to me?” His eyes immediately darkened. “Don’t you have any shame?” “I can see that you rather enjoyed it.” She tapped his shirt with a seemingly weak and numbing force. When she lifted her head, the hair that brushed her chin felt extremely amorous. “Are you jealous?” Upon listening to her, Justin grabbed her hand. “You are thinking too much. I hate women like you the most! There seems to be no boundaries when it comes to changing the men beside you.”
“Then, why are you following me?” Rachel lifted her head and met his gaze. “Don’t you want to see what I’m doing?” Justin’s face darkened once again as it seemed to be filled with a sense of gloom. What he hated the most was how confident this woman looked when she knew every thought that surfaced in his mind. How dare she!
“I was afraid that you were looking for Charlotte. I’m warning you, you are not allowed to see her from now on.”
“She is my daughter. Why can’t I see her?”
“Don’t you already have a son that was given to you? Since you would rather take care of someone else’s son instead of your biological daughter, it doesn’t matter whether you see her or not.”
Rachel’s eyes darkened. “What are you talking about?”
“You can stop pretending. Is this why the Carter Family accepted you as their goddaughter? After all, you helped their only daughter to avoid the embarrassment of a premarital pregnancy. I’m surprised that no one knows that the godmother is actually the biological mother—”
Before Justin could finish his words, Rachel immediately covered his mouth.
“Mm…”
With great strength, she hurriedly pushed him against the wall as her hand around his mouth almost suffocated him.
“How did you know about this?”
Rachel furrowed her brows while she nervously looked around.
Then, Justin angrily pushed her hand aside. “Are you crazy? What do you think you are doing?”She pointed at him. “I’m warning you. I don’t care how you are aware of Samuel’s true identity, but you are not allowed to speak a word of it to anyone else!”
“Are you threatening me?” “I don’t care what you think, but please don’t involve others in our grievances. Samuel and Jolly are innocent bystanders.” after Justin tidied his suit, he answered resentfully, “Then, does Charlotte deserve this?” “I’ll try my best to make it up to her.” “How? How are you planning to make up for five lost years in just a few days?”
Rachel remained silent with furrowed brows. The grudge between her and Justin was one thing, but her guilt for her daughter was another matter. s he appraised Rachel, he realized how beautiful and slender her fair swan-like neck was in contrast to her dark green off-shoulder dress. When he remembered the lustful eyes of those men at the banquet earlier, he was suddenly filled with ‘ealousy.
While he clenched his fists on both sides, he added, “I can give you a chance. From today onward, I want you to move over to accompany Charlotte.” Rachel immediately looked confused. “I thought you wouldn’t allow me to be near her.” “I’ve changed my mind. Since she likes you and you are also her biological mother, there isn’t anyone more qualified than you to be her nanny. Therefore, you are responsible and obligated to take care of her.”
The moment the word ‘nanny’ landed on her eyes, she furrowed her brows for the umpteenth time. “I’m willing to accompany her even if you didn’t make this request. I can visit her every weekend or whenever I’m free, but I just can’t move over there.”
“No, you are not in a position to argue with me.” “Justin, don’t forget that you have a fiancee whom you are engaged with! Aren’t you afraid of people gossiping because I’m living in the same house as you?”
“Who said that you’ll be living in the same house as me?” While Rachel was startled, Justin suddenly took a step forward and pressed his upper body toward her. As her entire body was engulfed by his massive shadow, she could only hear a cold voice coming from above her. “It seems like you are looking forward to living in the same house as me.”
Her mind was at a loss, but he released her the next second as he coldly uttered, “If you don’t want the entire Riverdale to know that the daughter of the Carter Family has asked you to look after her son, I suggest that you do as you are told!”
“You…
