Chapter 401

On a cold winter morning, Daniel stood in the small garden which was still covered in frost. He watched as Evelyn left in a hurry, then fell into deep thought. Since she just went to play poker, why was she acting so strangely?

Could it be... Did she know in advance that someone would frame her? Or was she feeling guilty?

After hesitating for a moment, Daniel picked up his phone and called his assistant. "Investigate Evelyn's recent whereabouts for me and do it discreetly. It's best to start with those outside our usual circles.

"Investigate under your name. Don't let anyone know it's me who's looking into this. Hire an obscure private investigator. Pay him well and make sure he keeps quiet.

"I'm not afraid of her finding out. A clear conscience fears no accusations. If she's truly innocent, she can withstand the investigation, and I will apologize to her afterward.

"Remember to report any progress to me and no one else. No one in the Hamilton family can know about this but me."

After hanging up, Daniel's expression returned to normal as he walked back to Clover Villa, looking relaxed.

the maids. Inside the room, only Brad and

furrowed as he looked at Jean with an unfamiliar gaze. Meanwhile, Jean was tightly wrapped in a blanket, curled up

bawling as she yelled, "Brad, you've misunderstood me. I didn't mean it like that. You kept saying you were cold last night, and I was worried. That's why I held you while you

weren't for you saying you

so important. How could I not care about mine? But because it

for her considering their past relationship. Deep down, she wished he remembered a bit of her goodness and would grant her a

at the foot of the bed. He had one hand in his pocket as he looked at the beautiful yet

what to say. Then

upon his face, yet it couldn't

his gaze was cold. He regarded the trembling Jean

want to play with him because of his

would stand by his side, enduring those cold stares. Together, they would stand in hidden corners, cursing at

once been

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