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While she was lost in thought, her phone suddenly rang. She took it out of her pocket and looked at the screen. When she saw the caller’s name, she subconsciously trembled. That person’s family ranked higher in the world than the Vettel family, someone she couldn’t afford to offend.
Ailyn stared at her phone in a daze, her heart pounding with fear. She didn’t dare to answer it.
She believed it was better to ignore it. Pretending she hadn’t received the call seemed the safest course of action. The consequences wouldn’t be that serious.
Finally, the call ended. However, another one came in right away. This time, Ailyn knew the caller well. It was Axton Vettel, her father’s cousin, who often asked if her father had returned from his business trip.
She had been keeping her father’s condition a secret from Axton. But Dr. Mia openly announced on the Dark Site her willingness to treat the illness of the patriarch of the Vettel family. Naturally, the members of the Vettel family, including Axton, immediately reacted.
Now, Ailyn faced both internal and external problems, an unprecedented situation. She couldn’t help but deeply regret upsetting Isabella.
She decisively pressed the power button on her phone, turning it off. In doing so, she wouldn’t receive calls or messages from anyone.
Then, she said, “Let’s not meet Mr. Hatcher. Instead, let’s go find Isabella now.”
She believed that Isabella was the only person who could fix the Vettel family’s mess now. She must beg Isabella’s forgiveness just like last time.
Ailyn clasped her trembling hands together, her nails digging into her palms as she struggled to steady her breathing. Amidst the pressure in her heart, she still held a little hope.
She failed to lock up Isabella and kill Andrew. They were both still alive and well. Isabella was a kind and forgiving person. If she showed more sincerity and looked pitiful, Isabella would probably let the Vettel family off the hook. Ailyn fell into deep thought, racking her brain for what she could offer Isabella. Then, she quickly said to Nathan, “Hurry! Get the Liliuma from the forbidden area and the most valuable gift from the storeroom.”
Nathan followed her orders without asking any questions. He was the trusted helper her father had trained for her. Since he worked for her, he wouldn’t dare to defy her.
As he observed Ailyn’s usual composed demeanor replaced by visible panic, he couldn’t help but recall their conversation before.
Ailyn had asked him what he thought of Isabella. Back then, he was straightforward, warning her that offending Isabella was a mistake. But she dismissed his advice, saying it was typical subordinate thinking. Now, he was still a subordinate, following orders. But her path had become riddled with obstacles, all her own making.
No matter what he had in mind, Nathan rushed to the forbidden area. But as soon as he got there, he was shocked to find that the spot where the Liliuma was supposed to be had turned into an empty hole.
“Miss Vettel, the Liliuma… It’s… It’s gone,” Nathan stammered.
“What?” Ailyn was utterly shocked.
In another hotel owned by Klein Group in Mafelen, Isabella watched Andrew wheel their two suitcases into the presidential suite, smiling happily. She looked at him, her eyes filled with a quiet sense of relief. “Now that we’ve changed hotels, we don’t have to be watched by the police officers anymore.”
Andrew nodded in agreement. He also didn’t expect the police to secretly watch over them, fearing they would be in danger again. Now that they had made it seem like they left, the two police officers had finally gone away.
The cooperation between the Klein Group and the Vettel family had failed. Isabella was thinking about letting Jared take over the cooperation. But unexpectedly, Jared brought over his new partner, Axton, to meet Andrew. “This is my new partner, Axton Vettel. He’s Ailyn’s father’s cousin. Although he’s only from a side branch of the Vettel family, he’s powerful.”
Surprisingly, Axton and Andrew reached an agreement on their first meeting.
Isabella secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and her furrowed brows smoothed out. The cooperation was still on track, sparing her from revealing her identity as the enigmatic boss of Homelight Enterprise.
One last night, and they could finally return home tomorrow.
Isabella and Andrew were resting when Andrew’s assistant walked in and reported, “Mr. Klein, we’ve signed the deal with Mr. Axton Vettel. He wants to invite you and Miss Patton to dinner.”
Isabella raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
Obviously, Axton was a powerful man. He had lots of tricks up his sleeve. Over the years, he had poured his energy into relentless efforts, building his strength and amassing power, piece by piece. But the main branch of the Vettel family always suppressed him.
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This time, Isabella’s revelation about Dr. Mia’s relationship with the Vettel family gave him a chance.
Rumors swirled that the head of the Vettel family had been cured by Dr. Mia. If that were true, surely he would have shown up at his manor by now, yet Axton hadn’t seen him there.
Axton knew something wasn’t right. When a servant confided in him about the unusual events that had happened recently, he immediately rallied his allies within the family and made his move to seize control.
Under normal circumstances, taking over the family’s reins would have been nearly impossible. But now, the odds were in his favor. The family head was missing, Ailyn’s uncle was stuck in police custody, and Ailyn herself had gone silent—ignoring calls and skipping crucial meetings. With so few core members left to resist, Axton’s rise to power was almost uncontested.
Once he took control, Axton acted decisively. He reached out to Andrew, negotiating a deal to solidify his position. To the other influential members, he projected confidence and fearlessness, making it clear he was a force to be reckoned with.
Meanwhile, Andrew observed Isabella closely. She didn’t seem to resist the idea of meeting Axton, so Andrew gave his assistant a brief nod. “Confirm our attendance,” he said. “We’ll be there on time.”
Thirty minutes before the meeting, Andrew and Isabella changed into elegant attire and headed to the restaurant. When they arrived, a waiter greeted them and led them to a luxurious private room reserved for VIPs.
As they stepped inside, Isabella froze, her eyes narrowing in surprise. Sitting comfortably at the table with Axton was none other than Albertine.
Albertine greeted her with a bright smile. “Miss Patton, I’m so glad you’re here!”
Isabella returned a polite smile, though her confusion was evident. “Good afternoon, Albertine,” she replied while taking her seat. Her gaze flickered between Albertine and Axton, her mind racing with questions. Why were these two here together?
Noticing Isabella’s puzzled expression, Axton offered a polite explanation. “I was on my way back today when I saw Albertine outside the manor. She seemed hesitant to go in, so I offered her a ride. Along the way, she mentioned she was coming back to prepare a gift for you. We chatted a bit, and I found her incredibly lively and charming. Since I was going to meet you, I thought it would be nice to bring her along. She wanted to surprise you, so I kept it a secret. I hope you don’t mind.”
Isabella’s expression softened, and she shook her head. “Not at all. Thank you, Albertine, for the thoughtful gesture.”
“Thank you for the surprise, and thank you, Mr. Vettel, for bringing her here.”
“I’m glad you’re okay with it,” Axton replied warmly.
He then turned to Albertine, his face lighting up with a gentle smile. “Albertine, you’ve been guarding that box so carefully the entire way here. What’s inside? Can you tell me now?”
Albertine clutched the large paper box protectively and shook her head firmly. “No, this is something meant only for Miss Patton to see.”
With Ailyn’s uncle detained and the family in disarray, Isabella had worried about Albertine living in the vast and intimidating manor. She had even suggested Albertine move to Lorpond with her, but Albertine had refused.
She explained that she needed to stay at the manor because it was part of her family’s legacy.
Isabella had intended to arrange something to help Albertine before leaving. But now, watching Albertine and Axton interact, she realized that Albertine might already have found a pillar of support within the manor. Her genuine goodness seemed to have drawn Axton to her, forming an unexpected alliance.
Axton, though surprised that Albertine still wished to keep the gift a secret, respected her wishes and smiled at Isabella. “I suppose I’ll have to find a way to convince Albertine to make a special gift for me, too. Otherwise, I might end up feeling a little jealous of you, Miss Patton.”
Isabella smiled warmly at Axton. “I’m sure Albertine would be delighted to make a special gift for you too.”
Albertine, hearing the conversation, awkwardly scratched her ear, her face flushing slightly.
Today’s gift was meant for Isabella alone. She hadn’t interacted much with this uncle of hers—she’d only seen him from a distance a few times—but he seemed like a decent person now.
If he was so eager for a gift, she’d be sure to make one for him the next time they met.
With the food still not having arrived, Albertine couldn’t resist asking, “Miss Patton, would you like to take a look at the gift now?”
Isabella was charmed by Albertine’s adorable demeanor and eagerly responded, “Of course, I’ve been so curious about the gift you’ve made for me. I must apologize, though—I didn’t bring anything for you today.”
Albertine’s smile softened. “Please don’t worry about it. You couldn’t have known I’d be here, so there’s no need for any apologies.”
Standing up, she waved at Isabella and, picking up the large box, motioned for her to follow her to the private compartment area.
Isabella gave a brief nod to Andrew and Axton at the table, signaling that she’d be back soon, then followed Albertine.
The private compartment was stunning, with an elegant table at its center. Albertine gently placed the large box on it, her movements deliberate and careful.
The box was about half a person’s height, black in color, with a bit of dirt on its surface. It didn’t look like an ornate gift box but more like a practical, temporary package for something more delicate inside.
Isabella blinked in surprise, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
The simplicity of the box only deepened the mystery. There was something undeniably special about the way Albertine had presented it, and Isabella’s heart fluttered with anticipation. She was eager to see what lay within.
“Miss Patton, I’ll open the box now. Are you ready?” Albertine said eagerly, resting her hand on the box, blinking a few times.
Isabella nodded with a smile. “I’m ready, Albertine. Go ahead.”
Albertine was very excited. She flipped open the box with both hands, revealing the carefully prepared gift.
The smile on Isabella’s face froze when she saw the gift in the big box. She stared at it, silent for a while, her expression unreadable.
The excitement in Albertine’s eyes quickly shifted to anxiety as she noticed the lack of joy in Isabella’s expression. Her thoughts spiraled into panic, wondering if she had made a mistake.