“I have said everything I should. It’s pretty obvious how Justin thinks of you.” Amber sneered with a scornful look. “Your dearest family is gone just like that and if you still insist on remaining by Justin’s side, I’d feel sorry for Grandma.”
Rachel gripped her chest through the fabric of her shirt; her heart was hurting so much that it was on the verge of exploding from her chest, which caused her exquisite face to contort in pain.
“Are you okay, Rachel?” Janice comforted her. “I’ll get the doctor.”
Upon seeing Amber still standing there, Janice snapped, “What are you still here for? Get lost!”
Amber was so frightened by Janice’s tone that she stumbled a step backward. “Sheesh, fine. Don’t worry, I’m leaving. Do you think I’d want to stay here any longer than I should?”
The click of high heels then disappeared down the corridor.
Janice was about to call for the doctor when Rachel stopped her from doing so.
“What’s wrong? Where does it hurt?”
Rachel gritted her teeth because she was so depressed that she couldn’t even sign her words.
She finally opened her mouth a while later, but only blood came out.
“Rachel!” Janice paled.
The moment that the infusion needle found a vein, the doctor reduced the rate of infusion as he elaborated, “She’s experiencing some strong emotions now. So, she should rest and recover in a more peaceful environment; she must not be provoked a second time.”
“Okay, understood. Sorry for the trouble, doctor.”
“No problem. I’m just doing my job.”
It was after the doctor left that Rachel gradually regained her consciousness.
Janice took a seat by Rachel’s bedside. “Are you alright?”
Rachel didn’t affirm or deny the notion since her mind was filled with Amber’s words.
Justin was the cause behind Nancy’s kidnapping. Even though Rachel had begged him to save Nancy, he didn’t do anything about it. Not only that, he even reported it to the cops, which caused the kidnapper to kill the hostage.
As he had indirectly caused Nancy’s death, it made him a murderer.
“It’s reasonable to call the police under those circumstances.”
Janice draped the blanket over Rachel as she assured, “Don’t think too much about what Amber said. She just wanted to see you suffer, so she just came to add fuel to the fire.”
She is right, though.
Rachel reached out and passed Janice a pen drive.
“What’s this?”
When I was in Brookville, Justin took me to a gathering where I met a girl, who asked me to pass this to you.
Janice’s pupils constricted as she stared at the pen drive in disbelief. “Is her name Coraline Harper?”
Rachel nodded.
After being stunned for a long while, Janice asked, “Have you looked at its contents?”
With the shake of her head, Rachel responded.
From the moment that Coraline had passed the pen drive to her, Rachel never had the chance to decipher what was inside the pen drive. Still, she guessed that it was somewhat related to the deal between Justin and that group of people. It must be related to the matter leavesdropped on last time.
Janice was slightly shocked. “You want to get revenge on Justin?”
An eye for an eye.
Rachel’s face was pale and due to all the tears that she had shed, her eyes were reddened and swollen beyond recognition. However, at that moment, her eyes were like a stagnant puddle without any ripples on the surface.
She was helpless on her own since she had no way of having Justin pay for his crimes. However, she knew that the deal itself could help as she was fairly certain that the deal between Justin and President Shaw was illegal.
Janice tightly held onto the pen drive. “Don’t worry, I’ll investigate it right away. If it is really related to Justin, I will throw him into jail with my own hands.”
Rachel arduously nodded with a desolate heart.
“Rest well. I’ll visit you when I have time.”
Okay.
When Justin arrived home at night, he saw the patrol cars parked at the entrance to his house.
“Mr. Burton, we have received a report that you are suspected of smuggling. Please come with us for a while.”
The policeman at the front showed his credentials with a serious expression.
A panicked Sue kept shouting, “How is that possible? You must be mistaken!”
However, Justin was emotionless as if he had already anticipated this turn of events. “Sure, but I hope you have concrete evidence. I wouldn’t want to waste my time on false accusations.”
The policeman was taken aback for a bit. “Get in the car, Mr. Burton.”
Although the patrol car had driven away, Sue was still adamant about asking Old Master Burton for help.
Mrs. Duncan said, “Madam, the police have already left.”
The look in Sue’s eyes stilled to a sense of calm before she went inside the residence to make a call.
“Sorry, the person you called is unavailable.”
She had called thrice and received the same automated message. In irritation, she threw her phone on the couch. “Where on earth did he go? He’s been missing for days!”
Mrs. Duncan brought over the tea. “Madam, please calm down. I don’t think things are that serious yet.”
“Not that serious? How much more serious must it be? I just received news that the board of directors at Burton Group are preparing to hold the year-end meeting where they will discuss the distribution of stock rights.”
“What are you afraid of? Young Master Justin is a major shareholder. No matter what happens, your position will not be affected.”
“It’s not easy having to depend on someone for a living.” Sue leaned against the couch with a dark expression. “I thought once the mute girl is gone, things will proceed smoothly. Who knew that Amber would be so vicious as well? And that Gloria? She’s a pain in the neck.”
“Don’t panic, we still haven’t received any news from that party. No news is good news.”
Now that Mrs. Duncan had mentioned that party, Sue glanced at her phone on the couch while being lost in thought
At Nancy’s funeral three days later, the gray sky was accompanied by a drizzle.
Rachel held Nancy’s photograph in her arms while Julian held an umbrella for her, which caused his shoulder to be drenched.
Victor and Janice attended as well, and Grandpa Irwin too.
Julian was the one who helped with the arrangements for the grave. The funeral host had placed Nancy’s ashes within before a few workers worked to cover the plot with dirt.
“Say your last goodbyes.”
Rachel tried to suppress her tears as she bowed her head.
She never had the chance to repay Nancy’s kindness in this lifetime and she would never have the opportunity again.
“My condolences, Rae. Grandma wouldn’t want to see you suffer like this.”
His voice rang beside her. “The murderers will receive their due.”
“I agree. Isn’t Justin already arrested? That sort of person should be put in jail forever,” Victor cursed viciously
Three days ago, after Justin had been brought away by the police, he was continuously interrogated about drug smuggling. Janice was directly in charge of the case and the evidence contained in the pen drive was enough to sentence him to jail.
She didn’t say anything as she patted Rachel on the shoulder before placing a bouquet of flowers at Nancy’s grave.
Suddenly, a car’s motor sounded at the graveyard’s entrance.
The black car was parked at the gates and a figure alighted from the car with an umbrella in hand before it approached them.
Victor was the first to recognize the man and his eyes widened in disbelief. “Justin?!”
As soon as she heard the name, Rachel was immensely shocked as she quickly turned around with constricting pupils. He’s already been released?!
