Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica, I Choose The Arranged Marriag by BlueMoone

Chapter 20

Aveline continued her investigation after leaving the cemetery, not having the time for sentimentality. She had intended to approach the people at her father’s company, but she received a call.

It was from a person her father had supported in the past, a child from the mountainous areas, Mason Scott. His voice sounded slightly anxious, “Miss Blackwood, I just returned to the country and heard about Mr. Blackwood’s serious illness. How is he doing?”

“Thank you for your concern. My father is still in the hospital, receiving treatment.”

“Ah, how could the heavens be so cruel to someone as good as Mr. Blackwood? Back when he supported. us and brought us out of the mountains, we wouldn’t have the life we do today without him.”

A thought crossed Aveline’s mind. If her father had started supporting impoverished mountain children many years ago, could it be possible that Layla Sterling, the woman who went missing, had crossed paths. with her father for this reason?

“Do you know the students my father supported?” Aveline asked.

“I’ve always been in touch with Mr. Blackwood on behalf of those students. I know most of them. However, when I went abroad for a few years, I lost contact with the students in the United States. If you need any help, financially or otherwise, I’ll be willing to go through hell for you.”

Aveline seized the opportunity, “I have a photo. Can you check if it’s someone my father once supported?”

“Sure, Miss Blackwood.”

Within half an hour, Mason sent her some information.

The girl in the photo had bright eyes and white teeth, sharing a strong resemblance to the little girl in the gravestone, particularly her eyes, which were strikingly similar to Alexander’s.

This girl was named Delilah, hailing from a barren mountain area. Anthony had been supporting her since twelve years ago. She had been an outstanding student and had even received scholarship offers from several top domestic and international universities while still in high school. She chose to study in the United States.

Perhaps she was the person Aveline was looking for. She quickly arranged to meet with Mason.

In a coffee shop, Mason arrived punctually. Aveline had only met him once a decade ago, and he was still

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an inexperienced young man at that time. Now, he had grown into the CEO of a publicly–listed company, dressed in a suit, the picture of an elite.

Even then

bankruptcy, he respectfully addressed her,

the bush, Mason. Do you still

did. But when I went abroad and had fewer connections in the United

her current

a few days ago. I found

Delilah that well. Mostly, I helped Mr.

here, I contacted her and my friends. Unfortunately, I received the news that she had

she

not clear. I heard that she was found in the

frowned. There were a few things that seemed suspicious. Layla was almost six years old when she disappeared.

why didn’t she seek help? Why didn’t she go back to Sterling’s house

did her death have to

my father good to her?”

a humble background. Her parents died when she was very young. She was admitted to this city alone. Mr. Blackwood has consistently looked out for her. It is said that she was bullied by her classmates in the dormitory because of her withdrawn personality. She rented

sipped his coffee, “Miss Blackwood, why are you

out the cause of her

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Aveline had planned to divorce Alexander and secure a payout of ten million.

additional goal, to clear her father’s name and take revenge

“Miss Blackwood, this is a friend of mine, a renowned private investigator. If you want to find out anything, he can assist

“Thank you, Mason.”

the formalities, Miss Blackwood. After all, it was just a brief encounter with Delilah. I hope she finds peace in her death. I will be in the United States for a while, so feel free to contact

meeting shortly, so I won’t take

“Goodbye.”

private investigator Mason mentioned

physician, Dr. Smith,

is my father’s condition? When will he

to prepare yourself mentally. Although your father’s surgery was successful, his earlier head injury from the car accident has left some lingering effects. There are no signs of him waking up. It’s possible… he may never wake

heart plummeted, her hand trembling as she clutched a

possibility. If your father can wake up by the end of this month, he should recover without

issues.”

welled in Aveline’s grayed eyes. Her voice choked with emotion, “If he doesn’t wake up, he’ll be in a vegetative state, won’t he?”