Chapter 1021: The Child Is Healthy

Orion Woodwind abruptly raised his head. "I don't believe you can shatter the Jade Armour."

Tina arched an eyebrow. "The fragments of the Jade Armour are right here in my hand. Do you want to see them for yourself?"

A flicker of hesitation crossed Orion Woodwind's gaze, but he quickly asked, "Where is she?"

Tina, of course, knew who he meant.

She let out a cold laugh, her sharp black-and-white eyes filled with icy ruthlessness. "If she isn't dead, she's probably hiding in some remote mountain forest, nursing her injuries. But without a suitable heart to aid her recovery, she might resort to eating the hearts of animals-or perhaps she wouldn't be so picky."

Orion Woodwind frowned, his voice cold. "That's impossible!"

Tina's tone turned soft and eerie. "If you could attack the Havenhart family to keep your secrets hidden, why wouldn't I strike at someone who's trying to take my life?"

"You!"

Orion Woodwind's eyes widened, his expression betraying his shock. "You've investigated the Havenhart family?"

This was exactly the reaction Tina had been aiming for. "If I'm not mistaken, Kellan Havenhart must have discovered the true purpose of your Swanson family's construction. That's why he met his demise. The so-called illness that consumed him wasn't anything more than a cover for the poison you used."

Realizing he had let his emotions slip, Orion Woodwind fell silent.

Still, his heart was far from calm. He hadn't expected Tina to investigate him so thoroughly.

Having achieved her purpose, Tina didn't linger. She walked out of the room without another word.

Outside the door, Jayden was waiting.

Tina gave him a simple instruction, "Keep an eye on him. Don't let even the smallest movement escape your notice."

She then turned and entered the adjacent secret room, where Jared stood, staring at a monitor.

On the large electronic screen mounted on the wall, Orion Woodwind's figure was displayed.

Hearing her footsteps, Jared turned around. "It's as you suspected. The equipment only reacts when Orion Woodwind hears the names 'Havenhart family' or 'Poppy.""

Tina's cold eyes narrowed slightly.

The bait had been cast. Whether or not it would lure Claudia out depended on how important the Swanson family's secrets were to her.

the equipment to the staff, then draped his coat over Tina's shoulders. "It's damp and cold here. You shouldn't stay too

the warmth from her uncle's coat, Tina nodded and followed him

way back, Tina suddenly caught a whiff of a fragrant scent that made her

"Nathan, stop the car!"

the brakes, bringing the car to a halt by the roadside. Thankfully, the distance between vehicles was sufficient, avoiding

"Ma'am, what's wrong..."

are you feeling unwell?" Tina

a moment, then glanced outside at the street filled with food

a moment, recalling the enticing

dream I had about having a

rolled her eyes. "Don't believe

her nose, Tina pulled Jared along until they arrived in front of a small restaurant tucked

was it-the source of the

was clean enough. The exterior may have been rundown, but the interior was surprisingly tidy, with only a few simple

one of each dish

the food arrived, Tina stared at the table in surprise. "Are

"Don't worry. If we can't finish, Nathan can have the leftovers. He loves spicy and sour

"oh" and started eating

leave, Jared packed up the untouched portions and handed the containers to Nathan from the driver's seat. "We barely touched these. Take them

was stunned. "Jared, these

added, "Uncle said you like spicy and sour food. Everything here is

"

expressed

Jared said so, there must be a

the food or the warmth of the car, but Tina soon felt drowsy. Leaning against

Nathan was about to

his hold on Tina, opened the car door with one hand, and carried her all the

he laid her down on the bed, Tina instinctively grabbed his hand. "Uncle, don't go. Stay with me

her this soft and vulnerable. He smiled and replied

noon, Jared took Tina to the hospital

belonged to the Farrell family, and

ultrasound machine, Jared exuded an invisible pressure

as she worked, terrified of making a mistake

and helpless. Since entering the room, Jared's

the doctor, "Just

stiff smile. She wanted to ignore him, but

where the adventure continues. Join us

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255