Originally, Chelsea had been thinking of arranging blind dates for her grandson. She knew young people then were mostly focused on their careers and lacked opportunities to meet new people. She wanted Sherman to meet more people, deepen their impressions of each other, and perhaps find someone he liked.However, she quickly canceled the arrangement when she learned of the news. It would be humiliating for the other families if they let their daughter go to the Parr family's house. Her grandson already had a partner, so what was the point of arranging blind dates?Instead of walking around the sofa, Sherman flipped over it to sit next to his grandparents."Grandma, Grandpa, if you have anything to ask, go ahead. I promise to tell you everything."Hearing this, his grandmother immediately turned to him and asked, "Tell me, do you have a girlfriend?"Sherman shook his head seriously. "No, I don't. Claire is just a friend. The paparazzo accidentally took a photo of us, and everyone mi
"Sir, Ma'am, Mister Sherman, dinner is ready."Polly brought out the last dish from the kitchen. The aroma wafted through the air from afar."It smells so good. Nothing beats the food you cook, Polly," said Sherman as he helped his grandmother to the dining table. That night, it would only be the three of them—Sherman and his grandparents—dining."Come back more often, then. I'll cook delicious meals for you every day," said Polly as she served soup to their bowls."Yes. If you want to eat Polly's food, come back more often. She loses motivation to cook when you're not home," added Chelsea.Polly smiled. "Your grandparents have smaller appetites now, and more so your mother. Only your father eats more. You, Mister Sherman, tend to eat the most.""The more you eat, the more accomplished Polly feels," Roger chimed in. "Mm, the soup today is really flavorful! Sherman, remind me to have Polly prepare a container for you to take home. You can heat it for breakfast tomorrow morning."
Karen forced a smile. "Rita? What are you doing? You rarely come back, so why not go to the study and see your father? I have an appointment, so I can't stay.""Karen, I don't want to waste your time either, but how do you plan to explain your relationship with Esmond?"Karen's hand loosened as soon as she heard that man's name, and the pearl earring rolled down the stairs. She clenched her fists."Why should I need to explain? I don't know what you're talking about. I swear, you're getting more troublesome as you get older. Move aside now. I can't be late for lunch with my friends."The more Karen tried to weasel her way out, the more resolutely Rita stayed to block her."You can drop your act. You and that man have a history. Don't think I don't know what you've said to him; you know it too. You must be surprised to see me standing here safe and sound, right? I wonder if Dad knows about you two?"Karen stopped trying to get past her. "You're all grown up now, so you should know
"I've never seen anyone more shameless than you, Karen. I'm warning you: if I ever find out you have any contact with Esmond again, I'll tell Dad." Rita warned her before leaving the house.After watching Rita leave, Karen collapsed onto the railing to steady herself.'This has to change!' she thought.Rita had already uncovered her past with Esmond. While she had kept it from Vince so far, what if she was in a bad mood one day? She would tell everything to him. Rita absolutely could not stay!'Or maybe I could let her stay but ensure that she'll never gain her father's trust again!' she thought.Karen's gaze turned cold. "Sweet, sweet Riya…you brought this upon yourself."Even if she let Rita live, she had a thousand ways to make her wish she was dead."Hey, did you get the medicine I asked you to find last time? Have it delivered to me this afternoon. I'll need it soon... Don't ask so many questions. Knowing too much isn't good for you." Karen hung up the phone, then composed
Old Sims seemed to relax a bit. He picked up the other cup of water Rita prepared and took a sip. Rita also subconsciously took a sip."The specific clues are left in Room A414. You have to go check it out yourself. I don't have much time to waste with you here," said Old Sims after finishing the water.He was about to leave when Rita grabbed his wrist anxiously."You haven't told me what kind of clue it is yet. Can it help bring down Esmond?" she asked.He pulled his hand away and patted Rita's arm, saying, "Young lady, don't be so hasty in your actions. It's still early."Rita sighed with a frown as she watched him quickly disappear into the crowd. Old Sims was an odd character, but since she had not met him offline before, she chalked it down to it being his personality.Fortunately, the clues were still left in the hotel, so this meeting was not entirely fruitless. Rita obtained the hotel key card from the front desk. As she ascended the floor in the elevator, she started to
"Lucy, quickly find the owner of Golden Sand Hotel for me. It's urgent!"Without even replying, Lucy immediately started searching for him and soon sent a string of numbers to his phone."It's me. I need you to do something for me. Get all the surveillance footage from your hotels and find someone for me."There was a chuckle from the other end. "Is that so, Mister Sherman? Are you looking for your wife?""I don't have time for jokes. If something happens to her in your hotel, don't blame me for ruining your life!"Sherman's voice was like a spell, causing the person on the other end to adopt a serious tone. "What happened?"Sherman could hear him ordering his subordinates to pull up the surveillance footage. "You know my hotels are scattered all over. Finding someone is like finding a needle in a haystack.""Focus on the areas near Parr Group and Moonlight Bay first." As Sherman gave instructions, he grabbed his car keys and quickly left the office.Meanwhile, Rita had lost co
Sherman's guess proved correct as he received a call from his friend while on the way. Rita was indeed at Golden Sand Hotel near his company."Quick, tell me which floor she's on?""She's in Room A414! Hurry up and get there," said his friend seriously. "When I saw her in the hotel corridor, she seemed dazed and confused. Something's not right. She looks like she's been drugged, and..."He stopped himself mid-sentence.The air around Sherman was tense. "Thanks. I'll properly thank you after this is over.""Hey, no need for that. What's important now is to make sure she's safe. Don't worry, I've already informed the hotel staff. Let's hope... Let's hope it's not too late. I wonder who's so brazen to do such despicable things in my hotel..."Sherman did not have the luxury to listen to his friend's complaint. He quickly hung up the phone, pushing the gas pedal as he headed straight for the hotel. Fortunately, it was not too far.Meanwhile, the hotel staff were bustling up and down
"Is the person inside okay?" Sherman asked hoarsely.The two staff members who were guarding the door exchanged terrified glances. "A man claimed to be the boyfriend of the person inside the room, so he was let in. We didn't know that the person inside was someone you knew!"Sherman immediately panicked. "Quick, open the door!""Huh? Oh, okay!"The staff carried the hotel's access card with them at all times. As the door opened, Sherman suddenly remembered something. He gestured for the other staff members to step back a few steps to ensure that the scene inside the room would not be seen by anyone else before he entered.His heart was pounding as he stepped inside. It was not until he saw a thin man lying on the floor clutching his abdomen and Rita holding a shard of broken glass in her hand, blood dripping from her palm, that he felt a rush of relief. He had arrived just in time.He quickly approached and covered Rita's body with a blanket, then carefully held her wrist. Rita,