Chapter 585
Extracting the metallic USB drive from Orion’s hand, Quinlee exhaled deeply in relief.
She thought, Once I hand this USB drive over to him, I’ll cut ties with that man completely. Starting tomorrow, I’ll stay here and genuinely build my relationship with Orion.
When Orion’s face heals and his sight returns, we’ll get married. Once I’m part of the Warren family as Mrs. Warren, I’ll deal with that little bitch Ellie later.
Without wasting any more time, Quinlee swiftly left the room.
After she was gone, Orion slowly opened his eyes.
“Orion, Linda said as she helped Orion sit up, having just come out of the cupboard.
Seeing Orion remain silent, Linda cut a piece of savory pastry and fed it to him directly.
She said, “Orion, this pastry tastes just like mom’s cooking. Even though you can’t go back to spend Thanksgiving with the family this year, at least you can still enjoy some of mom’s treats. That’s something to be happy about.
“Look at me, Orion. I don’t have any family left, but I’m so happy to spend Thanksgiving with you. We should appreciate what we have. Tonight, I’ll wheel you out to the balcony, and you can tell me stories under the stars.”
Linda carefully avoided mentioning anything she’d just seen about Orion’s work.
Ellie, who was in the visitors‘ area of the hospital room, heard Linda’s uplifting voice and felt reassured as she left.
Around six in the evening, it wasn’t dark yet.
Diana was driving to pick up her third uncle to go to the Grant Manor for dinner. When she drove, she suddenly saw Quinlee sneaking into a cab.
Suspicious, Diana thought, ‘What’s this woman up to on a holiday?‘ Trusting her instincts, Diana turned her car around and followed.
The cab headed towards the outskirts of town, making Diana feel more uneasy. She thought, ‘If we go much further, it’ll be the demolition area. What is she doing out here alone at night?‘
She checked the time; she’d been following Quinlee for about an hour.
Seeing her fuel gauge hit red, Diana recalled Ellie’s suspicions about Quinlee. After hesitating briefly, she continued following.
Just then, Aaron called Diana.
Hearing Aaron say he had something to deliver and was already at the Grant Manor gate, Diana had to admit she wasn’t home.
“Just leave it in my room; I’ll be back soon,” she said, watching as Quinlee’s cab came to a stop and quickly pulling over.
Aaron pressed on the phone, “Where are you right now?”
“I’m following Quinlee. We’re in the outskirts,” Diana whispered after getting out of her car.
“Diana, I’m warning you not to act rashly. Send me your location now so I can come get you.” Aaron’s voice was urgent.
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Diana replied, “You know how capable I am–I can take on eight by myself. I’ll be fine.”
“If you don’t send me your location now, I’ll tell Mr. Grant immediately. Under Aaron’s threat, Diana had no choice but to send her location.
Just as she sent it, her phone battery died.
Watching Quinlee get out of the cab and enter a small bar, Diana ignored Aaron’s warnings and followed her inside. Trailing Quinlee through the bar and down a hallway, Diana unknowingly ended up at the back door of the establishment.
Diana exited through the back door of the bar, which was quickly locked from the inside. She found herself trapped in the back alley by a group of masked individuals.
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“Who are you people?” Diana’s eyes fell on the double–edged short daggers some of them were holding and quickly assessed her surroundings.
“We’re the ones here to take your life.” A menacing voice came from behind the crowd, and within moments, around a dozen armed men advanced toward Diana.
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