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Meanwhile, in Quinceys’ Old Mansion in Parrington, Mortimer was spending his days aimlessly after Eustace removed him from his head director position. There was nothing in his heart but hatred.
Old Mr. Quincey didn’t like seeing Mortimer like that. He said, “If you’d like to have something to do. I’ll get Eustace to let you manage one of the companies.”
“I don’t want his pity,” Mortimer spat. He was Old Mr. Quincey’s son. He should have inherited Quincey Group. Why would he need the scraps that Eustace gave him?
“Mortimer, don’t you ever feel guilty toward Eustace?” Old Mr. Quincey was feeling regretful as he watched Mortimer. Why would he have a son like this?
Mortimer was stunned for a moment, then he snorted. “Why would I feel guilty? He’s been living the good life here in the mansion, and he’s the president. Isn’t he doing better than I am?”
Old Mr. Quincey shook his head, thinking Mortimer was too far gone to be saved. “He’s your son, Mortimer. But are you a father to him?”
That made Mortimer quiet for a while. “Do you think there’s a point in saying this now?” It didn’t matter to him if he and Eustace made up. The two of them would never be able to live together in peace.
“I just don’t understand why you would let Eustace get together with Danika. Isn’t she just a doctor?” No one knew what Old Mr. Quincey was thinking. Not even his own son. Anyone would only think. about how to strengthen the Quincey family. Old Mr. Quincey should have given Eustace a princess, not a doctor.
Old Mr. Quincey no longer wanted to keep Mortimer in the dark. “Danika is not as simple as you think.
He was worried that Mortimer would act rashly if he didn’t know of Danika’s identity. He told Mortimer briefly about Danika’s identity, emphasizing, “Do not tell anyone of this.”
Mortimer said nothing, but a strange light flashed in his eyes. So, that was why Old Mr. Quincey would agree to it. No wonder Eustace refused to let her go. Their schemes ran deep.-
How could Mortimer let Eustace be the one to be part of the Ten Elites of Bardoff City?
Mortimer had already cooked up a plan in his head, but Old Mr Quincey knew nothing of it. The old man quite thought that Mortimer would now leave Eustace and Danika alone.
Mortimer went back to his own home. He didn’t live in the Old Mansion; he had another house. Of course, anyone would think he lived there alone, but someone else was living with him.
“Get close to Danika. Make her fall in love with you,” he told the person sitting in the living room in the dark.
The person lifted up his head and smirked. “Why should I?”
“Haven’t you always wanted to smash Eustace to pieces? You can do that if you make her fall in love with you.” Mortimer smiled.
The person was intrigued. He fell deep in thought, then snapped his fingers. “Leave it to me.”
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Danika was almost done with what she had to do in Bardoff City. She wasn’t planning on staying. Harvey Spade was still in a coma, and she couldn’t wait for him forever. Once she was done checking up on him, she told Christopher about her heading back to Parrington.
“That quick?” Christopher was surprised. He was planning on taking Danika around town.
She nodded. “I’m almost done with my business here. I should head home.”
“I’m sorry. I wasted your time.” Christopher couldn’t help feeling guilty. He didn’t think that something would happen to Harvey.
Danika waved her hands quickly. “No, blame me. If it weren’t for me, Mr. Spade might still be alright.
She felt even guiltier than Christopher. Thankfully, he didn’t think that way. Otherwise, Danika would become a villain in his eyes.
“I’ve already sent those people to the police station. Don’t worry. I won’t let you suffer for nothing.” Christopher said.
Danika couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Those were his parents. Did he really take them to the police station? She said, “It’s my fault, too. They wouldn’t have misunderstood if I’d made things clearer at the start. Maybe this wouldn’t have happened.”
She was feeling incredibly guilty that Christopher was being like this. Her trip to Bardoff City had sent Harvey to the hospital and landed Christopher’s parents at the police station. She was clearly a bad omen. “They’re your parents. I’d let it slide for your sake.”
Christopher needed someone by his side with a family like this, but he obviously didn’t care about it. “Don’t worry about anything. I can handle it.”
Danika didn’t know what to say. She nodded. “Alright. I’m going to leave. You should go.”
“Alright.” Christopher nodded. “I’ll go to Parrington once the dust has settled her.”
“Great.” Things sounded good, but Danika knew Christopher would find it hard to go anywhere he pleased now. Back then, Harvey had his back. But now…
Danika sighed and left the hospital in a car.
Eustace was the one driving. “Are we going straight to the airport?” he asked.
Danika nodded. She wasn’t in a very good mood. “Are you finished with your tasks in Bardoff City?”
“Yes. It’s mostly done.” Eustace said. Vincent would cry if he heard this. Eustace had done nothing but accompanied Danika while Vincent did all the work.
Danika and Eustace boarded the plane together. Vincent was late. Thankfully, he finished his tasks on time. Otherwise, he would have had to stay there. Bardoff City was a nice place, but it wasn’t the place where he grew up. He preferred Parrington.
Danika shut her eyes and dozed off immediately, but she wasn’t really asleep. She was thinking about her identity. Harvey was in a coma. Who else would be able to tell her the truth?
Gilbert would be of no help. He would have told her if he wanted to. But besides Gilbert…
suddenly, Danika thought of someone else.
Maybe that person would be able to help her.
She opened her eyes and looked at Eustace. Her gaze was piercing. Eustace shivered when she looked at him like that.
“What’s wrong?” he asked, feeling uneasy.
“Is your grandpa doing alright these days?” she asked, smiling sweetly.
Eustace thought her smile was making things weirder. He nodded. “He’s fine. Do you want to see him?
“Yes. I want to ask him something.” But Danika didn’t tell him what it was. Eustace knew nothing, so she felt that it was unnecessary.
Eustace didn’t ask, either. “Should I accompany you to the Old Mansion once we landed?”
“Let’s give it a few days.” Danika had a lot of things waiting for her in Parrington. She had to tell the Zelliots about the place she had picked out for them and see if Stephanie’s parents had anything to say about it. And since she was going back, she’d have to go to work. Morgan said that a lot of people were waiting for her to perform surgeries on them. She’d be busy for quite a few days before being able to catch her breath.
Eustace didn’t force her to do anything. “Alright. Call me when you want to see him. I’m good with anything.”
“Thank you.” Danika could also go and see him by herself, but since she and Eustace had broken up, it would be inappropriate to do so.
Eustace wasn’t happy hearing her thank him. “Must you be so polite with me? Are you me, Danika?”
still angry at Danika smiled, saying nothing. Some things couldn’t be believed, even if there were explanations. And some things couldn’t be forgiven even if they were believed. Lying was objectively wrong. Eustace had nowhere to vent his anger. He merely turned his head away, suppressing it.
The plane suddenly dipped, scaring everyone. A scream sounded in the cockpit.
The flight attendants hurried to comfort the passengers, saying it was just turbulence. They urged everyone to stay in their seats.
“Turbulence?” Danika frowned. She looked at the sunset outside the window, deep in thought.
The passengers calmed down quickly. Eustace, Danika, and the others were in the first-class cabin. They were closest to the cockpit. They could clearly see a flight attendant walking anxiously toward it.