<b>Timothy </b>waved <b>his </b>hand, signaling Forrest to leave, and then instructed Carmen, “Carmen, Caitlin has already spoken on <b>your </b><b>behalf</b><b>. </b><b>This </b><b>matter </b>is over, but don’t repeat this mistake again. Now, apologize to Caitlin and make sure you get along as sisters from <b>now </b><b>on</b><b>. </b>No more arrogancel”
Having learned her lesson, Carmen didn’t dare to defy him. “I understand… Grandpa…”
She looked up at Caitlin, suppressing the hatred in her heart, and said, “I’m sorry, Caitlin. I was wrong. I realize my mistake. Please forgive me from now on.”
Caitlin waved her hand dismissively. “It’s fine, it’s fine. Greta, please take Carmen back and help her check her injuries. Apply some medicine.”
Greta shot Caitlin a nce, helping her daughter to her feet as they left the West Garden.
The onlookers slowly started to disperse, but Timothy remained behind, and Caitlin saw this as her opportunity.
“Timothy, who exactly is living inside the garden?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Billy appeared in the doorway. Holding a pair of pruning shears, he swung them wildly, muttering curses under his breath. “I’ll cut you… cut you…”
Billy lookedpletely insane, not at all normal.
Timothy sighed deeply when he saw Billy, exining, “This man is Billy, our old butler. He lost his sanity some time ago. Fearing that he might hurt someone, I locked him in the West Garden.”
Caitlin nodded and asked again, “So Carmen said my grandmother used to live here–was that true?”
“Yes, your grandmother did live here. But after she left, there isn’t much left in the ce,” Timothy replied as he watched the deranged Billy.
Timothy called out to Billy, “Billy, be careful. Don’t hurt yourself.”
Billy ignored him, continuing his chaotic behavior, cutting tree branches recklessly.
Timothy shook his head and ordered someone to lock the gate again and ensure that the area was guarded properly. Once everything was in order, Timothy turned to leave, and Caitlin followed him.
As they walked away, Caitlin took onest nce at the gate. She would be back,
Back at The Yuncey Family’s main house, Greta and Quill took their daughter to their quarters.
Once inside, they shut the door and Greta began <i>to </i>examine Carmen’s back<b>, </b>which had several angry blue and purple whip marks. <b>Seeing </b><b>th </b>extent of the damage, she couldn’t help but shed tears.
“Oh, this is <i>too </i>much! It’s terrifying to look at!”
Carmen continued <b><i>to </i></b><b>cry</b>, muttering through her sobs, “Mom, it’s that woman’s fault… She’s the one who did this <b>to </b><b>me</b><b>…. </b>
<b>“</b>Enough<b>. </b>Don’t say such things. If your grandfather hears you, you’ll only be in more <b>trouble</b>.”
<b>Greta </b><b>applied </b>some ointment <b>to </b>Carmen’s wounds<b>, </b>trying tofort her.
<b>Though </b><b>Carmen </b><b>was quiet </b><b>now</b><b>, </b><b>her </b><b>mind </b><b>was </b>racing. <b>Every </b>time <b>she </b><b>thought </b>about <b>Caitlin’s </b><b>alluring </b><b>face</b><b>, </b><b>her </b><b>hatred </b><b>red </b><b>up</b>. <b>Caitlin </b>had <b>nned </b><b>everything</b>, trapping her, and now she was the one looking like the fool.
<b>She </b><b>had </b>pretended to help Caitlin, but it was just to set up a bigger image of her own kindness. Now, <b>no </b>one would <b>suspect </b><b>Caitlin</b><b>, </b><b>and </b>all
<b>me </b>would fall on her instead.
Caitlin’s strategy was so clever, it was infuriating! Carmen had miscalcted badly.
Though she had learned a lesson, Carmen hadn’t genuinely regretted her actions. Instead, she was already thinking of ways to <b>get </b><b>back </b><b>at </b>Caitlin. She wouldn’t let this slide.
Caitlin apanied Timothy back to The Yuncey Family’s main hall. As they walked, Caitlin casually asked, “Timothy, The Yuncey Family’s most famous legacy is Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio. Does the studio still exist?”
“Yes. I was nning to tell you about this. Tomorrow morning, let’s visit the studio together,” Timothy offered, but Caitlin sensed there was more to it than that.
“That sounds great. I was nning to go around Departure City in the afternoon anyway.”
“Do you need someone to apany you?”
“No, no. I have my assistants with me.”
After Caitlin saw Timothy to his seat, she greeted him and left the main hall.
As soon as she left, Timothy gave a subtle look to one of his subordinates. The man immediately understood and quietly followed her.
The car exited The Yuncey Family gates. James was driving, while Caitlin and Sebastian sat in the back. As soon as they were in the car, Sebastian subtly took Caitlin’s hand.
“The Yuncey Family is shameless. They’re trying to frame you? They really have no self–awareness!” James muttered, ncing at his sister in the rearview mirror.
Caitlin smirked. “I knew the moment Carmen approached me/after I left Timothy’s study that she had something nned. Sure enough, she
did.”
“My wife is too clever for them. She wants to mess with you? She’s asking for trouble,” Sebastian said with a touch of pride.
“By the way, did you find anything when you were inside?” James asked.
“I met Billy. Almost got bitten by his dog. He started off very aggressive, but after I revealed who I was, his reaction was very intense. I think he knows something,” Caitlin replied.
“But Timothy doesn’t want anyone to know, so he’s guarding the ce carefully. I’ll need to find another opportunity to visit again.<b>” </b>
Caitlin had already made up her mind, but after what happened today, Timothy would certainly keep a closer eye on the West Garden.
“Alright. So, where are we going now?” James asked again.
“Let’s stop by the police station and check out some case files.”
“Got it.”
<b>James </b>was ready to go wherever Caitlin pointed. But Sebastian interjected, “Let’s get rid of the tail behind <b>us </b><b>first</b>.<b>” </b>
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<b>James </b><b>noticed </b><b>the </b><b>car </b>following them in the rearview mirror. “Alright, hold <b>on </b>tight! I’m speeding <b>up</b><b>!</b><b>” </b>
<b>“</b><b>Vroom-</b>”
James mmed the elerator, and the car sped up, causing the car tailing them to elerate as well.
What should have been a quick trip to the nearest police station turned into a detour as James skillfully maneuvered through <b>the </b>inner city roads, dodging traffic. After a series of turns, the car behind them was lost in the maze of streets.
Eventually, they arrived at the Departure City police station, where Caitlin, Sebastian, and James went inside.
Officer Shaw greeted them.
“Hello, officer. I need to look up some information rted to Eleanor.”
“Who are you to her?”
“Her granddaughter.”
Shaw was taken aback. “You’re Eleanor’s granddaughter? The one reported in the news today?”
The Yuncey Family was always a hot topic for the media, especially the failed new productunch event. Shaw had heard all about the incident, and now Caitlin, the woman who had disrupted the event, was standing before him.
“Yes, officer. I’m Caitlin.”
Shaw was visibly excited. “Alright, alright. What exactly would you like to look up?”
Caitlin exined, “I’d like to request <i>ess </i>to any files rted to my grandmother, Eleanor. Is it possible <i>to </i>see those records?”