Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1897

In the early hours of the morning, Harold woke up with a splitting headache. Last night's drinking had definitely gone overboard. As he got older, he realized he couldn't handle booze like he could in his younger days.

Finding himself still at the dining table, he glanced around at his friends sprawled out in all sorts of awkward positions, still lost to the world. He couldn't help but let out a chuckle at the sight.

A waiter came in and offered, "Mr. Aldridge, we've got guest rooms ready if you'd like to use them..."

Harold waved him off with a grin, "Nah, let them crash on the floor. They're not bothered by a little cold." A bit more shut-eye wouldn't hurt 'em.

As he got to his feet, a nagging feeling hit him-something was missing from his pocket. His brow furrowed as he reached in and confirmed what he feared: the

vial was gone.

"If there's nothing else, Mr. Aldridge, I'll head out," the waiter said, ready to leave.

second,"

there something else

about those two

"You mean the young master and miss? They took off last

Harold muttered, now sure that Fiona was the one who snatched the vial. Alec wasn't

got it," Harold said, dismissing the waiter with a wave. If they left last night, then by now, those two must've had their little adventure

really didn't know the chaos he'd set in motion. Harold left the dining hall and made a beeline for Aldridge Estate. Knowing Fiona, she'd be the first to test out

to the estate, the maids

one of them

for chit-chat. Where are

went straight to their rooms

Harold was already taking the stairs two at a time.

into Mr.