Monica had been missing for more than 48 hours.The police split up into groups to search for her. One group went along the riverbank looking for her, while another interrogated the men who had been following Monica.Their statements were the same. They said that they had drunk one too many that night when they had bumped into Monica. They had chased after her under the influence of alcohol but lost her in an alley. They refused to admit that they had any ill intentions. The surveillance footage hadn't captured anything else other than them following Monica.Thus, after a day of cooperating with the police, they were let go after being given a lecture. According to the statement and the surveillance footage, the police speculated on the worst-case scenario that could have happened."Mr. Jones. We'll arrange a search of the river today; please prepare for the worst."Thomas lost it. He grabbed the police officer's hand tightly. "W—what do you mean by that? What about that group of

Xavier paced about by the entrance of the building, thinking about how to approach that young girl. He turned around and bumped right into her.The young girl seemed to have dropped something. She immediately bent down to pick it up. Before Xavier could have a good look, she'd already placed it in her pocket. She muttered an apology and was about to leave.Xavier quickly grabbed her hand. "Where are you going?"The young girl found it odd. "Who are you?""I'm … just curious." Xavier felt a little awkward. Seeing her up close, he realized that she looked even more like Diane. He said without thinking, "You look a lot like someone I know."The young girl furrowed her brows. Was this a kind of pick-up line?"I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry. I don't have time for you right now. Please look for other girls." Then she retracted her hand and stepped onto her skateboard, skating out of Xavier's sight.Xavier felt helpless, so he looked at the building. He entered and saw the fat woman. "D

When Xavier returned to the country, Monica's funeral was over. Instead of looking for Kayla, he went to Robinson Residence immediately. The moment he entered Arthur's study, Arthur spoke cheerily before he could say anything. "Now that Monica's dead, no one will have any leverage on you. You don't have to marry Kayla anymore." Arthur was delighted. "Just treat it as if this marriage arrangement never happened! I'll pick another pretty woman for you soon."Xavier furrowed his brows. "I'll still marry Kayla."Arthur was stunned. He instantly flared up. "What are you talking about? You're the great heir to the Robinson family! Why are you marrying a loser? Have you gone mad?""I'm a loser myself, aren't I?" Xavier chuckled. "Ever since I was young, I've been under your control. What 'great heir'? I'm just a puppet.""You …" Arthur clenched his walking cane tightly. He finally understood that Xavier marrying Kayla was just his way of challenging him. Why would he use his happiness t

Julian brought coffee to Stephen's office. When he saw that Stephen had barely touched his food, he furrowed his brows. Ever since Yvonne had left him, Stephen had been in such a bad mood that it had affected his appetite too.This was the first time Julian had seen Stephen affected by someone for such a long time in all the years he'd worked for him.However, Julian didn't dare to do anything reckless. His instincts told him that Stephen and Yvonne's issues weren't that simple. After giving it some thought, he sighed."What's the situation of the Jones family right now?" Stephen suddenly asked. Julian came to his senses and placed the coffee next to Stephen. "Monica's death was a huge blow to Thomas. He's still staying home. Jones Jewels' vice president has taken over the duties at the company. As things stand, Thomas would most probably not go after Mrs. Anderson anymore."Then, Julian couldn't help but grumble, "I wonder what Thomas is thinking, suspecting her. If Madam had re

Stephen cast Yvonne an ambiguous look before replying to Elizabeth, "Hmm, I just had something to ask them.""What was so important that you needed to lock them up to ask?" Elizabeth sounded unhappy. "If it weren't for me being unable to reach them, I wouldn't have known that you'd already brought them back. They haven't returned home yet. Where are you locking them up? Stephen, they're your elderly. You're crossing a line here. Listen to me. Let them go.""I'm not going to, for now," Stephen replied unquestionably.Elizabeth was infuriated. "A—are you disrespecting me as well?""I'm only asking you not to interfere in my family's affairs." Stephen looked indifferent. "As long as they give me the answers I want, I'll naturally let them go.""What are you trying to do to them?" Elizabeth was a little anxious and furious at the same time. "Why can't you just live in peace with them as a family? Why can't you have mercy on Conan? He—""Did they ever have any mercy on my mother back