Chapter 419 I Have Something to Tell You
Gradually, Benedict recovered and got better. Coincidentally, it was also his eightieth birthday, and the Gardner Family wanted to hold a proper celebration.
Initially, they thought that Benedict’s body wouldn’t hold out this year, but who would have guessed that he recovered well after the surgery and didn’t even seem uncomfortable?
Still, out of consideration for his health, the Gardner Family didn’t organize such a grand birthday party as they only invited some influential people over for a simple celebration. As the Gradners’ benefactress, Nicole’s name was naturally on the invitation list.
However, the Gardners were not expecting Queenie to show up brazenly, too. In addition, she didn’t seem the least awkward as she greeted everyone at the party.
Colton narrowed his eyes at her and was clearly unhappy at the sight of her. Despite his evident displeasure, his dark pupils seemed like a dark puddle that was calm and deep.
He pursed his lips without a word, but the people nearby could clearly sense the tension in the air.
Halfway through the party, Queenie finally found her way to him.
“Colton.” She lifted her eyes, which were gleaming pitifully.
Colton’s face remained stone cold as he stared at the woman before him. The longer he looked at her, the harder it was to suppress the flash of derision that gleamed in his eyes.
Although he hadn’t paid any particular attention to Queenie, he roughly knew that this woman went to work for the Kohlbergs after leaving Gardner Corporation. Nevertheless, he had no idea what scheme she was planning when she showed up at the Gardner Residence.
He looked away from the woman and asked nonchalantly, “What?”
An aggrieved and hurt look appeared on her face at his indifference, and she reached out to tug at his sleeve.
He felt her tugging on his sleeve and immediately took a few steps back with a frown and jerked his sleeve away, looking a little disgusted.
Her eyes glinted with a tinge of maliciousness, but she quickly returned to her pitiful persona and said softly, “Colton, we were engaged for at least five years, and even though we are unrelated now, there are many things which I would like to tell you.”
Colton didn’t have a single shred of pity for the meek woman before her. On the contrary, for some reason, he felt annoyed by her presence and even thought that this woman was vile.
On the other hand, Queenie had to grab this opportunity tightly despite sensing his apparent disgust at herself.
“Colton, after I left Gardner Corporation, I worked under the Kohlberg Group and learned that they plan to act against the Gardners. That’s why I came to see you today.”
Her eyes were teary, and sincerity was written all over her face, but Colton didn’t trust this woman at all. Nonetheless, he was interested in knowing her actual plan and how far she planned to weave her story.
“Oh? Tell me, then. I’m listening.”
She nervously scanned the people around her and whispered, “Colton, I’m afraid someone from the Kohlberg Family is here. Can we speak privately?”
As soon as she brought up the suggestion, a look of distaste appeared on his face, and when she noticed it, she hurriedly said, “This is your home. I can’t possibly do anything to you, can I?”
He scrutinized her as he pressed his lips into a thin line, and even though he held revulsion in his heart for her, he agreed to her proposal. “Okay, come with me.” Then, he turned around and walked into the house. Queenie didn’t waste any time as she trotted after him.
Meanwhile, Nicole was chatting with Benedict, and she had seen Queenie since the start of the party. Now, she saw her again, following Colton up the stairs, and she felt a trace of unease in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it.
A big, grown man like Colton couldn’t possibly fall into Queenie’s trap. In addition, this is the Gardner Residence, she thought and felt more assured.
Together, Queenie and Colton went into a study on the second floor of the Gardner Residence. He stood with his back completely straight, and his voice was stoic as he cast her a side-eye and said coldly, “Speak.”
