flame hunter

Zhao Nianen nodded in understanding.Poured a cup of hot tea for Jiahuan:

"I didn't expect this to happen when I came to France to see you for the first time—however, my friendship with Thomas for decades will never change, and neither will your engagement with Yinuo. As far as I know , you have no relatives here, why don’t you go back to China with me.”

Zhao Nian'en's words were so precise and meaningful that he should not refuse them both because of his feelings and his family, not to mention that this was one of Si Boning's plans.

"People from the consortium have been eyeing Thomas' position all the time, and I'm also an eyesore. Now that Daddy is gone, I'm left alone..." Jiahuan couldn't help sobbing again as she spoke.

Zhao Nianen took a deep breath, and patted Jiahuan on the shoulder without hesitation:

"I understand, I understand, I definitely can't let you stay here as a girl. Besides, since the engagement is announced, it will take effect. You are from my Zhao family, so how can you be left here alone. It's settled like that , after the funeral, we will return home together."

Zhao Nianen stood up from the sofa with a little fatigue: "You take a rest first, I'll make a few phone calls." After speaking, he walked out of the hall and walked to the lawn outside the castle.

Through the glass window, Jiahuan saw Zhao Nianen talking on the phone, walking up and down the lawn, even leaning forward and backward when excited, as if arguing with someone.

Jia Huan bit her lip. On the surface, everything about Zhao Nianen was normal.But who else could it be? !The cunning old fox!Jia Huan cursed inwardly, then turned and walked towards the bedroom.

Daddy left too suddenly, without explaining anything, Jiahuan didn't know what to do, so he could only follow Si Boning's plan carefully and step by step.I hope that Zhao Nianen can reveal his flaws or weaknesses as soon as possible. In short, as long as he can prove that he is the murderer, even if he fights to pieces, Jiahuan will not hesitate.

Jiahuan looked at her bedroom, the huge room was tidied up, and there were not many things that belonged to her.Nothing more than some jewelry, some clothing and skin care products.Because it is inevitable to see things and think about others, there are many things that Jiahuan does not want to take away.

For example, the dress she wore when she accompanied Thomas to the reception, such as the diamond ring that Thomas must give every year.In these eight rings, each gemstone is different, including yellow diamonds and pink diamonds, black diamonds and white diamonds, and emeralds.

Jiahuan looked at him, and couldn't help but think of Thomas' kind smile, and the blue eyes under the golden eyelashes were so kind, full of love and affection.Jiahuan thought about it, and put the jewelry box into the suitcase...

The funeral was held in the castle. Except for the hired workers who didn't know the truth, the only participants were Jia Huan, Si Boning, Zhao Nianen, Dr. Brown and his wife, keeping a low profile.They did not notify Donner and other family members, but only said that Thomas was unwell and would not be visiting in the near future.

Jia Huan was wearing a long plain black dress and a black veil, her pale face half hidden.She took Zhao Nianen's arm, and in the sound of the pastor's eulogy, she put a bright rose on Thomas' coffin. Watching the huge golden coffin slowly sinking into the ground, Jiahuan unconsciously thought of the passageway under the castle and the Mysterious room.

Jia Huan frowned, secretly feeling that many things seemed to be related in some way, but couldn't figure out why for a while.

After the funeral, Zhao Nianen walked back to the hall holding Jiahuan's hand and asked softly:

"Are you going back to China with me today, or..."

"Today?" Jiahuan was surprised, she didn't expect Zhao Nianen to go back so soon.

Zhao Nianen nodded: "I have issued a notice from the board of directors that I will hire you as the director of Xiao En Industrial. I believe you are qualified for this position. It is a bit rushed for you to return to China today, but I suggest that you do not stay here alone for a long time. Take a day or two to deal with trivial matters, and return home as soon as possible."

Jiahuan gradually lowered his head, Zhao Nianen had something in his words, as if he knew Thomas' true identity a long time ago.If not, how could he be so thoughtful and cautious.So Thomas really had a lot to do with him.

As Jiahuan thought, her eyes gradually turned red. Fortunately, she was covered up by the palpitations so that Zhao Nianen could not see her flaws.Jiahuan said "Yes", and wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

In fact, she has nothing to deal with at all. Although she has lived in Sherlock Castle for eight years, she knows nothing about finances and family matters.The reason why Jiahuan promised Zhao Nianen to leave in a day or two was because he didn't want to go back to China with him.Jiahuan is not sure that during the ten-hour journey, she can perfectly cover up and control her emotions, instead of simply killing Zhao Nianen with a simple and violent shot.

Zhao Nianen said that while walking, Jiahuan sent him to the helicopter driven by Si Boning, and immediately returned to Thomas's study after seeing the two leave.

In the wooden box behind the bookcase, there is a Browning pistol with a pearl-studded handle. According to Thomas, this pistol once belonged to the woman in the photo.The last time the woman's whereabouts were discovered was four years ago. Jiahuan still remembers that period of wandering around the various receptions every night. She and Thomas pretended to be relaxed in front of people, paralyzing their opponents, while Si Boning was busy behind the scenes. The search for moy.

But the real moy seems to have disappeared out of nowhere, and there is no more news. While Jiahuan is disappointed, Thomas gradually becomes more and more irritable...

Jiahuan caressed the delicate and cold pistol in her hand, the hard touch made her feel at ease.Perhaps, only by hardening my heart can I get the future I want.

Carrying a pistol, Jia Huan walked into her holographic projection classroom. After she was punished that time, Jia Huan never attended class again.At this time, the whole classroom was pitch black and it was impossible to see anything clearly. All the sensor devices seemed to have failed, and Jiahuan had no choice but to retreat from the classroom.

Jiahuan wanted to take a portrait of his father Thomas as a souvenir, but he couldn't help but think of the mysterious portrait in the corridor. After thinking about it, he worried that Thomas' real identity would be exposed, so he had to give up.

Si Boning didn't seem to know the location of the tunnel, and he didn't tell Jia Huan exactly where he went and what he experienced that day... Jia Huan frowned, and for a moment, patted his swollen head, cursing secretly I am confused: why have I become paranoid for no reason!

Not long after Jiahuan returned to the bedroom, Si Boning returned to Sherlock Castle.Seeing him come back, Jiahuan's hesitant heart finally calmed down a little.

In the evening, the two of them dined by flickering candlelight.Jiahuan is like chewing wax, it doesn't feel romantic at all.

"What should I do after returning to China?! Zhao Nianen said that he would let me become the director of his company." Jiahuan asked, putting down her knife and fork.

Si Baining raised his eyes, and smiled slightly: "Isn't this good? First, being busy can forget the sadness, and second, it is beneficial to our plan."

"But—" Jia Huan hesitated to speak.

Si Baining's brows gradually tightened, and his gentle face became a little fiercer:

"Don't worry, I won't let you marry Xiao Yinuo easily. Regardless of whether Zhao Nianen is the murderer or not, as long as he is ruined, we can take the initiative again and regain our freedom and dignity."

Jia Huan looked at Si Baining half-understood, not understanding the difference between going around in such a large circle to approach Zhao Nianen and then getting rid of him, and killing him directly now.If you want to get rid of Zhao Nian'en, there are [-] ways, why did Si Boning choose such a complicated method.

Seeing Jiahuan looking at him suspiciously, Si Boning laughed out loud, his two rows of white teeth shone like pearls in the candlelight:

"We don't have the strength to compete with anyone or snobbery right now, and you and I will attract suspicion wherever we go, and staying here is just waiting to die. Now this castle is no longer our home, do you understand? Once Dona Now that I know the news of Thomas' death, we must bear the brunt of being the cannon fodder for the family's internal struggle."

Jia Huan nodded, expressing his understanding, and Si Boning continued: "How do you think Zhao Nian'en got rich? His money is not clean at all. As long as you can gain his trust, I will have a way to take over his business Cultivate our snobbery so we can rest easy in the future."

After Si Boning finished speaking, he took a sip of the red wine, picked up the knife and fork and continued to cut the steak leisurely.Jia Huan looked at him eating happily as if nothing had happened, her uneasy heart beat faster and faster, as if she was not facing her gentle and refined lover, but a schemer with all her heart...

The moonlight was alluring, and Jiahuan stood on the terrace outside the bedroom, looking at the Rhine River winding to the sky.The sparkling light is like the stars in the sky, which makes people intoxicated.

Si Boning carried a silver tray and delivered a cup of warm milk to Jiahuan's bedroom. Seeing her standing alone on the balcony in a daze, her snow-white gauze skirt was swaying the floor, being blown by the breeze in waves, she looked like a fairy, so she couldn't help but put down the tray and walked home. happy around.

Si Boning gently held Jiahuan's round shoulders, and said softly, "Is it cold?"

His voice was as gentle as the morning dew, which was unbearable to touch.Jiahuan didn't answer, but shook her head lightly, a strand of hair fell from the top of her head, leaving behind a faint fragrance.

Si Boning lowered his head and took a deep breath, greedily wanting to take that alluring smell for himself.While breathing, his warm breath touched Jia Huan's slender neck, as if being brushed by soft feathers.

Jia Huan twisted her neck inadvertently, avoiding Si Baining's lips that were pressed against her ear.

"What's the matter? After eating, he started to be unhappy." Si Boning's tone was slightly complaining.

Jia Huan turned her back to him and smiled wryly. She had just lost her adoptive father who loved her and was about to leave the home where she had lived for eight years. How could Jia Huan be happy when she even discovered another side of her lover that no one knew about?

What Si Boning said during the dinner has been lingering in Jiahuan's mind.Zhao Nianen's wealth is not bright, so he has every excuse to possess it?What kind of logic is this?If she hadn't heard it with her own ears, Jiahuan would never have connected such words with the refined gentleman Si Boning.