PopularNovel"Alright, I'll go with you," Zachary said, accompanying Aveline to the storage room door. He took out the key and unlocked the door, and as it swung open, a beam of light flooded in, stirring a layer of dust that danced in the air. Hilda had been anxiously watching the door. When she saw that it was just them, she let out a huge sigh of relief.
"They... they're gone?" Hilda asked cautiously.
Zachary nodded. "Yes, thanks to the people Aveline brought with her. Otherwise, you would have been taken away. Madam Hilda, who did you offend? They seemed like a dangerous bunch." Hilda's eyes flickered with unease.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAveline's gaze was cool as she asked, "Did the person who took my identity send them?" Hilda avoided her eyes and quickly changed the subject. "When will you takeaway from here?" Aveline's tone remained cold. "Answer my question first." Hilda sat down on the edge of the bed. "You have to getout of here before I tell you anything." Aveline didn't respond immediately.
Zachary, however, frowned and said, "Madam Hilda, you've known who this person is all along, haven't you?" And she even helped hide it.
But why? Was it for money or sother gain? Yet the orphanage hadn't been doing well, and Hilda didn't seem to have much money herself.
Aveline stepped closer, her eyes fixed on Hilda. Suddenly, she asked, "Is this person someone from the orphanage?" Hilda's heart skipped a beat-how had she guessed so accurately? But she couldn't admit it. Not now.
If she did, what would happen to her? Once she had nothing left to offer, Aveline would surely hand her over. And when that happened, she would suffer a fate worse than death.
Hilda's biggest regret now was letting that wretched girl take Aveline's place. She had thought the girl might be grateful and take care of her in her old age. But what was the result? en That wretched girl wanted her dead! Hilda's eyes filled with hatred, fearing her secrets might be exposed.
Aveline noticed it clearly and raised an eyebrow. "You were in this together, but now she's trying to cut the rope and leave you behind, isn't she?" "Regardless, I won't say a word until I'm safe!" Hilda replied stubbornly, her face set in a hard expression, then closed her eyes.
So stubborn.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAveline took a few steps back and left the storage room. The afternoon sunlight fell warmly on her, dispelling sof the chills she felt. Zachary watched her closely and asked, "What do you plan to do next?" Aveline replied, "I don't even know who those people are, so how can get her out? I need to find out their identities first. That might leadto my real parents."
The group that had cwas so blatant and unrestrained that shen thought investigating them should be relatively easy. Besides, she had people who could help. She took out her phone and dialed Baron's number.
"Hello, Mrs. Tudor," Baron quickly answered, his tone respectful.
Aveline said, "Could I ask you to helpfind out who sent that group of people today?"
Baron seemed a bit flattered. "Of course, Mrs. Tudor, you don't have to be so formal with me. I'll do my best." "Thank you," Aveline replied with a smile before hanging up.
"Who do they work for?" Zachary asked cautiously.
Aveline nodded. "Lucas."
Zachary's expression grew more complicated. "I know you're in the middle of a divorce with him, and today was supposed to be the court date, right? You didn't go back... does that mean...?"
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