Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
Came to think of it, Jasper seemed to have a childhood sweetheart, which was William, while Mason had Veronica Barlow. Mick was the only one without a childhood sweetheart.
“What’s on your mind?” Jason asked.
The three children on the boat looked around curiously at the scenery of the lake. William introduced the scenery of the area almost like he was reciting from his textbook.
It made people wonder if he had memorized the guidebook.
“I was thinking it’s lucky that Jasper met a childhood sweetheart like William. Children’s feelings are the purest. I wonder when Mick will meet his childhood sweetheart,” Grace said emotionally.
“What’s the matter? Do you wish for Mick to have a childhood sweetheart too?” Jason asked.
“Of course. Don’t you think the notion of childhood sweethearts are sweet and desirable?” Grace asked.
“Sweet? Desirable?” He raised his eyebrow. “Do you want a childhood sweetheart too?”
“Yeah, when I was little…” Her voice paused suddenly. She felt the air pressure around them dropping, and his body was already moving closer to her. One hand was wrapped around her waist, almost trapping her in his arms.
This position… was a little embarrassing. They had chartered the boat, but there were several bodyguards along with the three children! Besides, there was the boatman and other staff members.
There were… many people around!
“You’re not jealous, are you? Little girls would always want childhood sweethearts who could protect them. It’s just a fantasy. Besides, I didn’t have one,” she muttered.
“Doesn’t Brian count?” Jason asked as his peach blossom eyes stared at her.
‘Brian?’ Grace froze. Speaking of which, she and Brian met when they were kids, but… “It’s not like we can be considered childhood sweethearts just because we met. Besides, I didn’t even spend 24 hours with him when we were little.”
Jason lowered his head and caressed Grace’s cheek as he said coldly, “Yeah, you didn’t spend even a day together.” However, the short time they spent together had trapped Brian forever.
“If he hadn’t lost contact with you, would you two have become childhood sweethearts?”
She could not see his expression now, but his voice and body movements seemed to indicate that he minded this a lot.
Grace thought and said, “Maybe.”
“I thought you would say no,” he muttered.
“I don’t want to lie to you. We agreed to be honest at all times,”
she said.
His arm tightened around her. “If only I was your childhood sweetheart and had met you earlier…”
“Even if I did have childhood sweethearts, I would still fall for you all the same,” said Grace.
“Really? You’re not just saying that to cheer me up, are you?” He looked up and stared at her intently.
She smiled and cupped his face. “Didn’t I say I wouldn’t lie to you? Speaking of which, I wish I had met you sooner. If I had met you when I was little, you certainly would’ve been so cute!”
Jason’s ears reddened slightly. She was the only one who would describe him as cute!
Just then, Grace’s phone rang suddenly.
Grace looked at her phone and saw an unfamiliar number. When she answered it, she heard Brian’s voice.
“Grace? I have a lead on Amber Mitchell.”
“What?” Grace was surprised. Jason and Philip Barlow were still looking for Amber Mitchell, but Brian had found a lead.
“Amber Mitchell has been transferred out of the hospital, but I’ve found out where she is now,” said Brian.
“Where? Where has Amber Mitchell been transferred to?” Grace asked urgently.
Brian gave an address and said, “I’m 500 meters away from there. You’d better be careful and not let yourself be seen when you get here. I’ll send you my location later.”
After the call, Grace received a location from Brian.
“Has Amber Mitchell been found?” Jason’s voice rang in Grace’s ears.
“Yeah, Brian said he found her. He’s nearby the place where Amber Mitchell is being held,” said Grace.
Jason’s eyes glimmered. They had just mentioned Brian and he had found the person they were looking for.
Even though they had already settled the matters between them, Brian… still could not let go of his feelings for Grace. He found Amber Mitchell earlier than Philip Barlow and him. It could only mean that Brian had sent someone to keep an eye on Amber Mitchell earlier.
“What now? Are you going over?” he asked.
“Yeah, it’s urgent. I want to go over and see what’s going on. Why don’t you continue having fun with the kids?” Grace said.
Jason said, “I’ll go with you. I can help you if there’s any trouble.”
“But…”
“There shouldn’t be any problem with the bodyguards looking after them. Or I can get Philip Barlow to come here and look after the kids.” With that said, he pulled out his phone and called Philip Barlow.
Grace was instantly speechless.
While on the phone with Philip Barlow, Jason simply said, “We have a lead on Amber Mitchell’s whereabouts. Grace and I are going to check on the situation. Why don’t you come over and continue having fun with the three children? Think of it as a father-son bonding trip. You can be a guide to my two children as well.”
Moments later, the call ended. Jason said to Grace, “Philip Barlow will be here in a minute. He’ll probably arrive by the time the boat gets to the shore.”
The three little ones were looking in their direction. Jasper was the first to ask, “Where are you going?”
“We have something important to do. Uncle Barlow will take you around later. Jasper and Mick, be good and obedient to Uncle Barlow,” said Grace.
“Are you guys going to find Amber Mitchell?” Mick Reed asked suddenly.
Before Grace knew it, she heard her son say, “I want to go with you.”
“Someone’s hiding Aunt Amber Mitchell and we’re going to find her, but this is an adult matter. You’re a child. Wouldn’t it be better for you to play with Jasper and William?” Grace said.
“But I find it more interesting to find people,” said Mick Reed.
“Is it a game of hide-and-seek?” Jasper Reed’s eyes lit up. She was interested.
With a headache, Grace could only explain to the kids that she was not playing games but saving lives.
When the boat reached the shore, Philip Barlow had already arrived. Jasper and William were more inclined to continue playing. Jasper had made a list for today’s trip. There were still many delicious foods she had to try.
Mick Reed really wanted to follow his parents to find Amber Mitchell, so Jason eventually said, “Let Mr.
Barlow take care of Jasper and William. Mick can follow us. Sorry for the trouble, Mr. Barlow.”
“It’s nothing.” Philip Barlow smiled. After all, touring Deer City with his son and future daughter-in-law was no trouble.
Mick Reed got into the car with his parents and turned on his mini laptop along the way.
The laptop was specially customized by Jason and was meant for children. It was only about eight inches, but its functions were far better than ordinary laptops.
The mini laptop was easy to carry around and could fit into the little one’s bag.
As she sat in the back with her son, Grace watched as her son’s fingers tapped away on the keyboard of the mini laptop. Then, maps of various sizes popped up on the screen.
“What are you doing?” Grace asked.
“Mommy, are we going to the Mitchell family’s mansion on Luhe Mountain?” Mick Reed asked.
Grace was shocked. “How did you know?” When she got into the car, she had only given Jason the location Brian sent her. At most, Mick would have only heard the location, but he knew it was a mansion on Luhe Mountain. Brian had only told her that on the phone.
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