Chapter 686

Mia turned to Caleb and remarked, “So, this is why Mr. Barrett was seeking reishi mushrooms?

“But as far as I know, reishi mushrooms aren’t capable of treating incurable diseases; they’re primarily used to prevent muscle atrophy and stimulate neurons.

“Typically, only those with full–body paralysis or in a vegetative state would require reishi mushrooms.”

“Yes, Tim’s grandmother has entered a vegetative state, so she needs reishi mushrooms.”

Timothy’s grandmother?

Laura?

Mia’s brow furrowed as she recalled the details from her investigation, realizing that it was Laura who had orchestrated her marriage into the Barrett family as a commoner.

Although it initially seemed like Mia had a stroke of luck, marrying someone on their deathbed left her pondering whether it was ultimately a blessing or a curse.

However, this situation also presented an opportunity.

Mia nodded thoughtfully before remarking, “So, Mr. Barrett needed the reishi mushrooms for a sick family member. I had assumed he intended to sell them for profit.”

Bern City. Money is hardly an issue for him. He truly is obtaining these mushrooms for his grandmother. So, may I kindly

is open to negotiation, but I must personally verify whether or not you’re trying to deceive me. Coincidentally, I have a project to discuss in Bern City, so

taken aback by

glanced at them, her expression tinged with a hint of awkwardness. “What’s wrong? Can’t

sell us the reishi mushrooms, we’re open to any conditions. I’ll arrange the plane tickets

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raised her hand.

stepped away to make the ticket reservation call. She then leaned down and whispered

will your plan work? Besides, I’m quite good at pretending to be sick,

smiled, saying, “Alright, then we’ll pay a visit

curious about the place that had caused her so

hour later, Mia discreetly escorted Ginger

Wade remained oblivious to their plan.

to find out, her brothers would soon follow suit, and they certainly wouldn’t approve of her visiting the Barrett family in Bern

for Sage’s sake, this journey

plane ascended into the sky, Mia watched the shrinking silhouette of Xanier Island below. Contemplating Sage’s illness,

the aircraft touched down

Despite Ginger’s excitement during the flight, she had drifted off to sleep just before they landed.

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