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*So, you’re telling me that Noah was also at the orphanage?” Daniella’s face twisted in anger, her fury evident.
Nic gasped. “Are you seriously fucking caring about Noah at a time like this? My men have been caught! If they can’t keep this a secret, you know damn well what awaits me!”
Daniella’s expression tensed. “Nic, I’m begging you. Even if you get caught, don’t expose me. If you’re imprisoned, I can help you from the outside. But if we’re both locked up, who knows what will become of us?”
Nic laughed coldly. “Daniella! I know exactly what kind of person you are. Don’t even dream of having it easy if I have to suffer.”
Daniella attempted to persuade him. “Nic, you can’t do this. Just calm down and listen to me. I’ll be engaged to Noah in a week, and as his fiancée, it’ll be easy for me to secure your release.”
“Cut the crap!” Nic erupted in anger. “If it weren’t for you repeatedly pushing me to do these dirty jobs for you, would I be facing imprisonment? Pray that I don’t get caught. Motherfucker! If I get caught, they’ll push me to the edge.”
With that, he abruptly ended the call.
Daniella sat on the nearby sofa and contemplated quietly. After a while, she retrieved her phone and transferred all the money she possessed to Nic. She even sent him a text message: [Nic, lie low for now. I’m transferring all my available funds to you.]
By the time the culprits were tied up and brought to Villa Rosa, Noah had already retreated to the backyard with River.
With the New Year approaching, the biting cold weather caused River to shiver, despite being bundled up in layers of clothing.
The culprits fared even worse as Noah ordered his subordinates to strip them, leaving them with only their boxers
River stole a quick glance at the man sitting beside her, realizing that only he could devise such a legally torturous method to deal with people.
Noah instructed his subordinate, Julian, “Bring some water here.”
Julian promptly complied, returning shortly with several pails of splash the freezing water onto the four culprits
They used ladles to
None of the culprits could withstand the combination of the cold water and chilly wind.
“Alright, I’ll tell you,” one of the bald men shouted anxiously.
Noah cast a glance at Julian, who’immediately ceased the water torture. Noah then stated icily.”
You have five minutes.”
The bald man trembled as he explained, “It was Robin! He paid us and ordered us to do it. He said our task was to burn the archive room. That’s all we know.”
Robin?‘ River had no recollection of that name. “Why would he want to destroy the archive room for no apparent reason?‘
Noah narrowed his eyes. “Did he reveal anything else to you?”
The bald man responded, “Not at all. He never disclosed the whole story to us. He simply paid us and instructed us to carry out the task. He claimed he would handle the aftermath. He didn’t even provide a reason when he asked us to run over the woman next to you back at the hospital.
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River was taken aback, her mind reeling. “Robin asked you to run me over? And what about the posters at the hospital?”
The bald man replied, “We were the ones who put up those posters to defame you.”
River couldn’t stay seated any longer. She abruptly stood up and confronted them. “Daniella. Do you know her?”
Noah turned to River, who had become unhinged. His eyes reflected a multitude of complex emotions.
But the bald man shook his head. “As I said before, we only have limited knowledge. I can’t guarantee if Robin knows her or not. The truth will only be revealed when you capture Robin.”
River’s face turned as white as a sheet with anger. She knew deep down that Daniella was behind all this, but Daniella was skilled at hiding herself. Even if River found the people who attacked her, she would be powerless against Daniella y way
She could only suffer in silence, even if she knew the truth. The forward was to play the fool and continue searching for evidence.
Seeing her trembling in fear, Noah softly comforted her. “River, calm down.”
River turned to look at him, gritting her teeth and suppressing her anger as she asked, “Noah, do you trust me?”
Noah’s handsome face turned serious. “Daniella is incapable of such actions.”
“Do you trust her that much?” River sneered. “Our three years together can’t be compared to the short time you’ve spent with her? Or is it because she once saved you, so you trust her blindly?
Annoyance flickered across his face. “Show me the evidence.”
Bitterness overwhelmed River’s senses. “I don’t have any evidence.” If she did, Daniella wouldn’t be so carefree and unaffected.
“Then you don’t have the right to accuse her.” Noah frowned. He looked away and stood up, giving an order to the bodyguard. Take them to the police station and have someone continue searching for the mastermind”
And so, the matter came to an end.
River dragged her exhausted body back to Redwood Neighborhood. She put her phone on her root, immersed in her designs.
Half a month flew by, and it was time for her pregnancy test once again.
River hailed a cab to go to the hospital. After the check–up, the doctor delivered a shocking statement. “You’re carrying triplets. Why didn’t we discover this earlier?”
River took in a sharp breath. “Triplets?”
The doctor pushed the ultrasound report towards her. “The ultrasound report doesn’t lie. If you don’t believe it, you can confirm with a larger hospital. And you’re quite slim. You need to consume more nutritious food, or else it may affect the growth of your babies.”
River didn’t know how she managed to walk out of the hospital. The winter sun was glaringly bright.
When she answered Paige’s call, she was still in a daze.
Paige’s voice came through the phone, “Hey, I’m here. Are you done with your check–up? I’m famished!”
River gulped and whispered, “Paige…”
Paige was startled by River’s tone. “What’s wrong? What happened?”
River pursed her lips. “I’m pregnant with triplets”
Silence engulfed them both for a moment.
After a while, Paige took a deep breath and said, “Come over. I need to tell you something.”
River hung up and went to the hospital entrance to meet Paige.
As she got into the car, Paige said, “Let’s set aside the baby talk for now. There’s something else. Did you know Noah postponed the engagement?”
River regained her composure, shaking her head in confusion.
During this period, she hadn’t paid much attention to her phone, so she was unaware of the situation outside. Besides, Noah hadn’t visited her either.
It was likely that he felt embarrassed by how she lost control and flared up in a rage at him in front of so many people that night.
“I accidentally overheard Daniella talking to the boss on the phone and found out about it,” Paige continued. “I’m not sure about the exact reason. But in any case, Noah has been distant towards her lately. If they’re not getting engaged, I think you should seize this opportunity.”
“Why should I pursue a man who doesn’t trust me?” River cracked a bitter smile.
Paige persisted, “But you’re carrying his triplets now!”
River rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. “Let’s discuss that after the New Year.
Paige nodded and changed the subject. “How about a New Year’s Eve countdown together tomorrow?”
River smiled helplessly. “You should be with your parents. I’ll be fine alone.”
“Stop pretending!” Paige glared at her. “I can see the loneliness on your face.”
They chatted until they reached the city center, where they went to a highly regarded restaurant for a meal.
River had booked a private room in advance while they were on the way there.
As she climbed the stairs, she overheard Daniella’s voice.
“Noah, please don’t rush off. Can you take a look at this first?”
Both River and Paige exchanged a silent glance, understanding each other without words.
They were not in the habit of eavesdropping, so they proceeded directly toward the private room. However, just as they took a couple of steps, Noah’s words halted them in their tracks.
“You’re pregnant? Noah’s voice sounded hoarse and filled with bewilderment.
Daniella nodded with a pitiful expression. “Noah, it’s been a month. I don’t want to force you into an engagement because of the child. If you don’t want the baby, I can have an abortion.”
“No!” His response was icy, carrying an unmistakable intensity.
River, on the other hand, felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. She stood there speechless, her mind unable to comprehend the situation.
Based on Noah’s tone, it seemed he intended to accept Daniella’s child.
River…” Paige looked at River with concern.
River blinked, trying to collect herself. “Let’s go…”
However, Paige grabbed her arm and led her toward the exit. “Let’s go home.”