Chapter 52:

? ? ? ? ?

Hank continued to rummage through the bag. “You bought seven boxes? Are you planning to consume them like candy?” Caden's expression darkened.

Taking a deep breath, he pointed to the cupboard beside him. “Put them there and close it.”

Hank's concern was palpable. “Ciara was clear about not taking random medications. Can you tell me how long you've been taking them? How many have you taken? How are you feeling now?”

Before Caden could respond, a thought struck Hank. “Wait, is this why you were watching those videos in the car earlier? Did you get carried away and lose control?”

Caden's response was cold. "If I couldn't control myself, you'd be the first to know."

Hank was silent, imagining the scenario, and quickly recomposed himself. He carefully put the medication away in the private locker.

Caden then sent a message to Alice: “Who taught you to say thank you like that?”

Alice replied: "Isn't that necessary?"

This left Caden both amused and frustrated.

Shortly after, Alice asked, “Did I fall short?” She added, “They're pretty expensive: $180 each. You only bandaged my arm. Isn’t that enough?”

Caden scoffed. “Thanks for giving me over a thousand.”

"It was actually $900. There was a promotion: buy five and get two free," Alicia clarified.

not

Caden massaging his temples, Hank thought he might have caused him some discomfort. Respecting their relationship, he felt obliged to apologize. “I’m sorry,

he opened the cupboard, took out a

looking at Hank. “What are you

can take this medicine if you want, but make sure you take it after meals so it doesn't upset your stomach,”

kind

sip of his coffee and asked, “Is

has to go back to the Yates mansion for dinner

start the car,”

back so early to confront that family

with you just gives me more of a headache,” Caden replied, tossing the

that Caden had been acting strangely ever since he returned to the country. Caden, once known for his emotional stability, now seemed to be always on

less and tried to keep

there

Jerald had been sick for years, moving from one hospital to another without finding a cure. His condition had deteriorated to the point where the Yates family had given

condition. Further tests revealed traces of a slow-acting poison in Jerald's bloodstream, a substance that was gradually weakening his heart, administered in small, unnoticed doses over time, beginning the

covert and

private transactions. Tell them to speed up the investigation.

Hank agreed.

engine and expressed his confusion to Caden. “Mr. Ward, I don't understand. You despise your father so much. If you get over it, you get over it. You could just gather evidence and confront Joshua later. Why

need Jerald alive for now,” Caden stated

was shocked by this

harboring, Hank refrained from digging any

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

Comments ()

0/255