Chapter 694 Plot Twist
The leading police officer remained silent and simply advised Emilia to stay cautious before they departed.
Emilia gave them a warm send-off before returning to her condominium. Her eyes scanned the disarrayed mess with a mix of disgust and contempt.
Tomorrow morning, I shall throw everything in this house that has been touched by Anya. I don’t want her bad luck to affect me. She has no right to accuse me of being heartless. She was foolish to stir up trouble and not know how to eliminate the threats lurking around her.
Right then, Emilia’s phone rang. It was an unknown number, so she hesitated for a few seconds before answering it.
“Who is this?” she asked sweetly. She had been longing for sponsors to reach out to her and was determined to make a memorable first impression on them.
“This is Yerek Gibson,” the voice on the other end revealed in a dark tone. “Why didn’t you inform me about Anya’s visit to your house and instead chose to get the police involved?”
Emilia dared not offend him and immediately put up an act. “Anya is crazy. I don’t know who told us that we are collaborating, so she showed up here, threatening to kill me. I couldn’t find a chance to inform you that she was here. If someone else were to discover her at my house, I wouldn’t be able to defend myself, Harboring a criminal is a serious offense, and I didn’t want her to implicate me in her actions.”
Taking a deep breath, she continued, “The best course of action is to involve the police. Anya lacks sufficient evidence to prove our involvement in her criminal activities. If she is sentenced to jail, there will be no one to challenge you for the inheritance. Anya’s mother is too naive to pose a threat in that regard.” Yerek still thought that Emilia had acted recklessly. “The police are not easily fooled. Anya has committed numerous crimes, and they will thoroughly investigate her claims. Moreover, Anya’s downfall can largely be attributed to Christina and Nathaniel’s actions. Do you honestly believe that Christina is unaware of your involvement?”
Emilia’s heart sank as she jolted up abruptly, accidentally knocking over a nearby vase. “Mr. Gibson, if Christina confronts me, you must come to my aid. My plan has started to yield results, and I’m sure you don’t want Christina to continue her streak of success, do you?”
Yerek hated it when people threatened him. In a furious tone, he snarled, “Emilia, perhaps you should be more concerned about what Anya might reveal to the police. By the time Christina reaches you, you could already be sitting behind bars.”
With that, he abruptly ended the call, leaving Emilia in a state of panic.
The next morning, Nathaniel accompanied Christina to her checkup appointment. Once the doctor confirmed that she could be discharged from the hospital and continue her recuperation at home. Nathaniel felt a sense of relief. He then drove her back to Scenic Garden Manor.
Nathaniel’s schedule for the day was packed, so he didn’t stay at home for long. Soon, he and Sebastian left for work.
Christina settled comfortably on the couch, engrossed in reviewing the design plan that Klaudia had sent
her on her tablet
Lost in her thoughts, she was unaware that Lyle had appeared silently behind her. “Mrs. Hadley, I have
some news about Anya. Unfortunately, it’s not good news,” he told her in a low voice.
He was preparing her for the news that he would be delivering.
“Go ahead,” Christina said, her gaze fixed on the designs on her tablet.
“Anya was apprehended last night at Emilia’s condominium. Surprisingly, it was Emilia herself who contacted the authorities,” he revealed. “However, things have taken a turn. A substantial sum of money has been paid to secure a prominent lawyer for Anya. The evidence we gathered against her seems to have been discredited. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it is highly likely that Anya will be granted bail within the next forty-eight hours.”
Christina raised her head, her brows furrowed. “Who hired the lawyer for Anya?”
Lyle’s expression turned apologetic as he admitted his lack of knowledge. “Unfortunately, the individual responsible for this seems to be operating discreetly, entrusting a trusted a*sociate to handle the affairs. I regret to inform you that I have been unable to figure out the person’s identity.”
Anya’s involvement in the crimes was set in stone, so the person must be extremely capable to be able to ensure her acquittal and subsequent release from jail.
Yerck was busy finding investors for his company and wasn’t capable of bailing Anya out.
“Investigate this. No matter what, you must find out who is behind this,” Christina ordered. This was the first time a sense of panic crept into her heart since she began her actions against Anya. It seemed as though the situation was slipping out of her grasp.
“Yes. I’ll make sure our men continue their investigation,” Lyle responded solemnly. “Mrs. Hadley, should inform Mr. Hadley about this matter?”
“He should have already been informed about the update by now,” Christina said, her irritation evident in her voice. “You may leave now. I need some time alone to gather my thoughts.”
Lyle spun on his heels to leave.
Klaudia was urging Christina to identify any issues with the renovation so that she could promptly arrange for repairs and ensure a swift return to business operations.
Christina replied: I need some time to go through the details. I’ll contact you later.
Following that, she set her tablet aside and reached for her phone, dialing Victoria’s number to invite her over for a discussion. Victoria wasted no time and promptly made her way to Christina’s home.
She ran into the living room and exclaimed eagerly, “Christina, what do you want to discuss?”
“Calm down. Have some tea, and I’ll explain everything to you gradually, Christina said as she handed Victoria the cup of tea she had prepared.
After taking the cup of tea from her, Victoria set it aside. “I’m not thirsty. Tell me what’s happening now. I can’t wait any longer,” she urged Christina.
Christina proceeded to disclose the full story to Victoria, detailing Anya’s escape, subsequent arrest, and the impending bail that would secure her release from jail.
Victoria immediately exploded in anger. “Who is the despicable individual that intervened to save Anya, a conniving woman? I will not rest until I uncover their identity. I’ll initiate an investigation immediately!”
Christina swiftly intervened, preventing Victoria from making the call. “I’ve heard about your family’s renowned detective agency abroad. Considering the circumstances, Nathaniel and I are likely being targeted, and we can’t handle this alone. I’ll need your help in uncovering the identity of this person.”
No matter how careful the person was in concealing their identity, they could never remove traces of their existence.
Victoria a*sured her confidently, “Don’t worry. Leave this to me. I promise I’ll get the job done.”
Christina reminded her carefully, “Don’t let Nathaniel find out I asked for your help. He doesn’t want me to get involved in too many matters.”
Victoria nodded. “Got it. Mr. Hadley is smart, though. I can’t guarantee that he’ll never find out.”
“Just keep it from him as long as you can,” Christina replied. “Another thing. I want to see Winston. He has something I need, but I can’t contact him just like that. My identity is too sensitive. Can you think of any ways we can arrange a meeting with him?”
If Christina couldn’t meet up with Winston, she would never be able to confirm the validity of Anya’s words.
After a brief consideration, Victoria replied, “David’s mother is celebrating her sixtieth birthday the day after tomorrow. Winston and David are at odds, so he might not attend the banquet at night. You can attend it with Mr. Hadley, and I’ll create an opportunity for you to meet up with Winston in private.”
