Chapter 387 The Madam is Escaping
“But after our interactions today, I feel like I’ve been overthinking it. Leo told me a few times that he’s treating
me well just because he was trying to be a good host and treated me as a friend,” Melanie said as she tried to organize her thoughts.
“Huh?”
Annie was confused. “But from how he made himself run into you earlier and how he wanted to send you to
the hotel… It was obvious that he’s courting you!”
Melanie sighed.
“I believed that too, but the feelings that Leo gave me today were different compared to the last few times. Today, he knew where the lines were and didn’t cross them at all.”
Melanie tried to remember everything that had happened earlier. “Meanwhile, the others from the York family
were still doing their best to make us into a couple. It felt like… Leo suddenly found out something and didn’t
want to pursue me anymore, but the others from the Yorks still didn’t know about it. They weren’t on the same
page.”
“Ah, this is so complicated!”
Annie pouted. “Either way, that York family is like a ticking time bomb. Just stay away from them.”
Melanie nodded. “That’s right. Let’s go back tomorrow.”
“But Jeffrey’s hurt though. Aren’t you going to… accompany him?” Annie probed her.
“I already thanked him, and there are other people from the Morgan Group taking care of him… They won’t
miss me,” Melanie said as she changed out of her dress and got into the bathroom to take a shower.
Looking at her best friend’s lonesome figure, Annie couldn’t help but feel sorry for the star–crossed lovers.
After Melanie came out from her shower, she suddenly remembered what happened earlier and asked Annie, “
Annie, there’s something I need you to help me investigate.”
“What is it?”
“How familiar are your investigators with the area around the Yorks’s estate?” Melanie asked.
“They have quite a number of people over here, and Medonia isn’t that big, so they should be quite familiar
with it. Why?”
Melanie then told Annie about what happened to the ten–year–old boy.
“I believe the boy couldn’t have done something like poisoning the dogs, not to mention that he’s very
compassionate. He’s also mentally challenged–how can someone like that know what to poison the dogs with? That’s why I want your investigators to keep an eye out and see if there are some other culprits.”
“It should be a straightforward case for them.”
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Annie nodded and accepted the request, but still looked at her with worry. “You’re saying that after Harlow schemed against you and Gabriel earlier, you were then faced with an assassination. And then, you found out about his illegitimate son… Can all of this be part of his schemes?”
Melanie’s mind recalled Harlow’s vicious words- that he would rather destroy something before letting someone else have it.
She blinked and said, “I know little about him. Maybe he really is a madman that can kill without remorse. Or maybe he’s just someone that likes to make a show. Doesn’t matter. We’ll be leaving soon, anyway.”
After resting in the Yorks’s residence for a few hours, Jeffrey then left in a van and returned to the estate that the Morgans own in Medonia.
He slept through the entire night and woke up naturally the next day, feeling much better.
When William was bringing up lunch, Jeffrey noticed that he was acting a little nervously. He narrowed his eyes and asked, “What is it?”
“The madam…”
“What happened?!”
Jeffrey was so anxious that his fork fell to the floor.
“Don’t be so anxious, boss. She’s fine. It’s just that… She suddenly went to the airport and is about to go back
to the country,” William explained.
“Why didn’t you tell me earlier?!” Jeffrey said angrily.
“The madam booked the air ticket spontaneously. We’ve only just received the news…”
Jeffrey pursed his lips. That woman…
There was only one flight between Harbor City and Medonia. In order to avoid him, she only booked the flight two hours before departure just so she could go back without him!
She was making him feel isolated and worried.
“Book me a ticket!” He ordered.
“Boss, your injuries… The doctor said you need to rest for at least three days…” William said.
“Get the car ready!”
Jeffrey struggled to get up. She was less than two months pregnant. How was he supposed to rest? He had to personally watch after her.
