Ch. 371..375

Chapter 371

Odell’s eyes flickered as his lips curled. “Why? Miss me?”

Sylvia avoided his gaze and said, “No, but Isabel and Liam do.”

To the side, Isabel was immersed in her toys and did not hear Sylvia at all. Liam looked her way, but then lowered his head and continued to fiddle with the Megaminx. Odell pursed his lips and said, “It’ll be around another three days before I can go back.” Sylvia responded somewhat bashfully, “Okay.”

At that moment, Cliff’s figure appeared behind Odell and said, “Master Carter, it’s time to go to the conference room.” Odell hummed and said to Sylvia, “I’ll talk to you later.” “Okay.” Sylvia hung up Meanwhile, inside a building in Liberty, Odell got up and walked outside. Cliff followed him and could not help but ask, “Master Carter, didn’t you book a flight back tonight? Why did you tell the Madam that you’ll be back in three days?”

Odell remembered her asking when he would be back during the video call, and his mood which had been low for several days suddenly cheered up.

In a rarely happy mood, he replied to Cliff, “I want to give her a surprise.” Cliff immediately smiled. “Madam will be overjoyed to see you come back early.”

Meanwhile, in Tara’s house in Lake Victoria Villa, Tara was complaining to Melanie, “Didn’t you say you’d help me get rid of Sylvia? How many days has it been? Why haven’t you gotten anything?”

Melanie said helplessly, “I’ve really been following her these days, but she doesn’t go out at all except to pick up the children, let alone meet Edmund outside.” She wanted to accuse Sylvia of having an affair with another man, but there was no way to do

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Tara gnashed her teeth in anger. “That b*tch Sylvia is really cunning!”

At that moment, Melanie’s phone rang. She picked up the phone and looked at the message, then said to Tara, “Tara, Master Carter will be back in Westchester City tomorrow!”

Tara was startled and looked at her. “Really? Odell is coming back tomorrow?”

“Yes. The news came from his people, so it must be true.”

Tara frowned.

‘A few days ago, I sent Odell the photos of Edmund and Sylvia having chance encounters for two days, but he ignored me. He either didn’t believe me or maybe Sylvia managed to explain herself.

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‘After all, it was just a chance encounter for two days, and they chatted to each other with a respectable distance between them, so it’s easy to explain that there was nothing going on. ‘If Odell comes back tomorrow, Sylvia might tell him that I’m trying to sow discord between them. If that happens, Odell’s grudge against me will only grow deeper. ‘Although Odell has no intention of getting involved with me emotionally anymore, if he comes back, Sylvia can pillow talk with him, and I won’t be able to find another opportunity to separate him from Sylvia!’ She said to Melanie anxiously, “Mom, hurry up and think of a way. You have to get a picture of Sylvia and Edmund before Odell comes back!”

Melanie frowned. “But, Tara, what if that little b*tch doesn’t come out?”

“Tomorrow is Saturday, so she should be bringing the kids out.” Tara thought about it and said, “As long as we find a way to call Edmund out and make them meet, we’ll be able to take a picture of them together.” As long as there were pictures of them together, no matter how far they were or whether they

had an affair or not, she would be able to make something up for Odell to believe! Melanie quickly said, “I’ll tail her first thing in the morning.” “Call me immediately when you see Sylvia go out tomorrow.”

“Got it.” Melanie then asked, “What about Edmund? How do we get him to look for Sylvia?”

Tara thought about it and said, “Let’s see where Sylvia goes first. I’ll find a way to make Edmund go find her.”

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Early the next morning, the sun rose as usual.

After having breakfast, Sylvia took the kids and followed Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya into an MPV.

The car drove straight to Northpeak It took almost an hour before the car arrived at the resort and stopped in front of a very distinctive inn.

The steward came out to greet them enthusiastically.

Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya got out of the car first. Sylvia then carried Isabel and Liam out of the car and walked in with them.

The resort used a membership system, so non-members could not enter. At that moment, not far from the entrance of the resort, Melanie, who had followed them here, was stopped from entering

She quickly went back to the car and called Tara.

The call was answered quickly, and she told Tara that she followed Sylvia to this resort.

Tara asked, “Are you sure it’s the new holiday resort at Northpeak?” “Yes, I even tried to go in, but they stopped me because I’m not a member.” Tara said anxiously, “Then, hurry up and apply for a membership.”

“I… Okay.”

Although it cost a lot of money, if Tara could become Odell’s wife in the future, she would have endless amounts of money to spend.

Melanie only hesitated for a moment before getting out of the car and applying for a membership

At that moment, Tara, who was far away in Lake Victoria Villa, paced back and forth anxiously. She was thinking of how to get Edmund to go to that resort as well.

Just as she could not think of a solid solution and wanted to send a message to Edmund directly, Melanie suddenly called her.

Her voice sounded excited on the phone. “Tara, I saw Edmund just now. Did you ask him to come?”

Tara was stunned. “What? Are you sure that was Edmund?”

“Yes, I’m sure. I even took a picture and sent it to you.”

Tara immediately tapped on the photo Melanie sent. The photo was of a few men who were coming out of a car. The leader was Edmund, and the two next to him were obviously his men. It seemed like they also went to the resort for leisure. Tara’s eyes lit up.

God was really helping her!

She immediately said to Melanie, “Mom, hurry up and follow them. Don’t lose sight of them. As soon as you see them together, take a picture of them immediately. It’s best if you can take a picture of them alone.”

“I know. Wait for my good news.” Melanie also happily put away her phone.

At that time, in the resort, Edmund brought Lloyd and Harry into the inn to check in.

Lloyd carried a few bags, and Harry was on Edmund’s other side. The two looked around and chattered, “Mr. Price, this place looks pretty good. I heard there’s a natural hot spring here.” Edmund smirked and said nothing. Lloyd continued, “The boss of the project we’re collaborating with this time is really generous. He actually gave us free two-day tickets. Will we really be able to visit all the attractions with those tickets?”

Harry raised his hand and slapped Lloyd on the head. “Duh. It’s already written on the ticket that we can visit all the attractions.”

Lloyd giggled happily.

Meanwhile, Sylvia had just put away all the things she brought into the suite. Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya were already ready and waiting for her. She quickly held the children’s hands and walked out with them.

Then, when she walked down the corridor, she bumped into Edmund, Lloyd, and Harry head on.

She froze.

Edmund, Lloyd, and Harry were also stunned.

“Mr. Price!” Isabel called out excitedly and ran up to him with her stubby legs.

Edmund snapped back to his senses and picked her up with a grin. Just then, Madam Carter also turned to Sylvia and asked, “Syl, are they your friends?”

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Sylvia replied with a frank expression, “Yes, Grandmother. This is Edmund, and those two are Harry and Lloyd.”

Edmund also heard their conversation and flashed a polite smile, greeting them, “Hello, Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya.”

After he spoke, Lloyd and Harry also greeted Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya. They were just like students meeting a teacher as both of them straightened their backs and looked incredibly obedient.

Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya instantly laughed in amusement and chatted with them. Sylvia also could not help but giggle. They did not talk much and simply exchanged a few pleasantries. Sylvia carried Isabel back and followed Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya out of the inn.

Edmund also took Harry and Lloyd to the suite where they were staying.

The corridor soon quieted down. Melanie emerged from the shadows with an annoyed frown on her face. Although Sylvia and Edmund chatted a little earlier, there were too many people. No matter which angle she tried to take the picture, other people would end up in the frame as well.

She had to think of another way.

At the same time, a plane flying from Liberty landed smoothly at Westchester International Airport.

The man disembarked from the plane and took the business lane directly to the pick-up point where an expensive black MPV had been waiting for a long time.

Cli, who was following him, quickly went forward and opened the door for him. Odell got into the back seat whilst Cliff sat in the passenger side.

The car sped o11.

Not long alter, Cliff’s phone rang, and he answered it in a low voice.

Alter the call ended, he looked at the man in the back seat cautiously. “Master Carter, the people you sent to watch Edmund said that he brought his men to Northpeak Holiday Resort carly this morning”

“What did they go there for?”

“Leisure, probably However…” Cliff hesitated but still continued, “This morning, Madam Carter, Madam, and the Young Miss and Young Master also went to Northpeak Holiday Resort,

It was unknown if Edmund had gotten the news and gone there intentionally or not. It was too

much of a coincidence.

The temperature in the car plummeted at Cliff’s words.

Odell’s expression was gloomy, and he said in a cold voice, “Go straight to Northpeak Holiday Resort.” The driver quickly agreed, “Yes, sir.”

At Northpeak Holiday Resort, Isabel was a ball of excitement. Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya were both getting old and could not keep up with Liam and her. Thus, after accompanying the children around for a while, Madam Carter was so tired that she gasped for breath.

Aunt Tonya helped her sit on a bench on the roadside.

The little girl was covered in sweat after playing. Sylvia accompanied her to run around the area twice before carrying her over as well.

This area was an exquisitely decorated recreational area. Across them was a curved lake, to their left was a high hill, and to the right were food stalls. The decorations made the whole area look stunning

At that moment, a bamboo raft bobbing across the lake attracted Isabel’s attention.

Her eyes instantly lit up, and she shouted excitedly, “There are boats! Let’s go ride on the boats!”

Madam Carter was also excited. “Come on, let’s go for a ride together.”

Aunt Tonya did not say anything, but she was obviously interested in riding the bamboo raft as well.

Isabel looked at Liam. The little boy was quiet, but there was a glimmer in his eyes. It seemed he wanted to take a ride as well. Sylvia humined and led the group to the bamboo raft ride.

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Unfortunately, there were only four seats on the bamboo raft. Aunt Tonya immediately said, “I’ll get seasick, so I won’t join the ride. You guys can go on.” Sylvia knew that Aunt Tonya was trying to give up her seat, so she put her life jacket on Aunt Tonya. “Aunt Tonya, this is a bamboo raft, so you won’t get seasick. Grandmother and you can ride with the children. I’ll wait here for you.” Aunt Tonya could not persuade her otherwise, so she helped Madam Carter onto the raft. Sylvia said to the little ones, “Have fun, but pay attention to your safety. Mommy will wait for you here.” “Okay. We know, Mommy,” Isabel responded crisply. Liam also hummed and then led his sister to sit on the two seats in front of Madam Carter and Aunt Tonya.

The long bamboo raft soon drifted away from the shore under the guidance of the boatman, rowing toward the other side in the direction of the flowing water.

The weather today was very pleasant, and the breeze was cool and comfortable. The scenery on the lake was nice, but the panorama in the distance was also very beautiful.

Sylvia’s eyes zeroed in on the small hill to the side. The view from the top of the hill must be amazing

Madam Carter, Aunt Tonya, and the little ones would probably take a while to come back, so she decided to walk up the hill.

Not far away, hiding behind two trees for a long time, Melanie finally saw hope. “That little b*tch is finally alone.’

She squatted there for a while. After seeing Sylvia go up without the intention of coming down for the time being, she went to look for Edmund. Just as she was wondering how she would find Edmund, she saw him smoking alone by the lake.

Melanie did not hesitate and immediately went up to him. “Young man, I just saw a beautiful girl with long hair and wearing a light red dress go up the mountain. I heard that it’s quite dangerous there, but I’m too old to climb up. Can you go up and call her down?”

She pretended to look anxious,

Edmund’s expression changed upon hearing her words. “What did you say she was wearing?”

She replied, “A light red dress. She seemed to be wearing a shawl too.” Odell instantly dropped his cigarette and went up the hill.

A beautiful girl with long hair and a light red dress. It’s clearly Sylvia. Why did she go up the hill alone?’

Edmund did not think much about it and quickly climbed up.

After he left, Melanie took out her phone and sneakily followed him up. As long as she could take a picture of Sylvia and him alone, she would have succeeded!

At that moment, the raft stopped at the shore after one lap.

Unfortunately, Madam Carter was too seasick and could not continue to ride on the raft.

Aunt Tonya wanted to help her down, but Madam Carter waved her hand and said, “I’m fine. I’ll go find Syl. You stay with Isabel and Liam.”

There was still another fun place down the river, but the children had to be accompanied by an adult.

Aunt Tonya had no choice but to agree. “You should call Syl then.”

“I know.” Madam Carter went back to the shore with the help of the boatman. The boatman jumped back on the raft, and in the blink of an eye, the raft drifted out into the river again.

Madam Carter called Sylvia.

On the hill to the side, Sylvia stood at the highest point and looked out at the nearby scenery. Her phone suddenly rang. Seeing that it was from Madam Carter, she quickly answered the call and learned what had happened. “Grandmother? I’m on the hill right next to you. Sit down and rest for a while. I’ll come to you now.”

The phone was quickly hung up. Sylvia did not stay any longer and turned around to walk in the direction she came up from. After taking a few steps, Edmund appeared in front of her, appearing a little anxious. When he saw her, he asked, “Lil Syl, what are you doing here alone?”

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Sylvia was stunned.

It seemed like he came here to look for her. She asked instead, “How did you know I was here?” Edmund replied, “I heard from a lady that you came up here alone. She said that it wasn’t safe up here and asked me to come to call you down.” Sylvia was still confused. The hill looked very tall, but there were reinforced guardrails on both sides. How could it not be safe?

However, no one went to the hill, so maybe the kind-hearted lady was just worried that Sylvia came up alone.

She did not think much about it and told him, “Grandmother and Aunt Tonya took the kids to ride on a bamboo raft. It could only seat four people, so I didn’t follow them.”

Edmund looked relieved at her words. “Then, why did you come up here?”

“The scenery here seemed nice.”

He touched his nose and stopped asking any further. “Grandmother is seasick, so I’ll go check up on her. You can go find Lloyd and the others. Don’t mind me,” she said and went forward.

“Alright.”

Edmund also turned around.

At that moment, there was a sudden flurry of movement a short distance ahead, accompanied by a scream. That voice clearly belonged to Madam Carter!

Sylvia’s expression instantly changed. “Grandmother!”

She quickly ran over. However, it was too late.

Before she arrived, she saw the old woman roll down the slope down to the ground. Blood seeped out from her head.

Sylvia went pale and was stunned.

Grandmother was just talking to me on the phone. How did she suddenly fall?’

At that moment, a group of resort stall ran over to the bottom of the hill in a panic. In addition to the stall, there was a familiar tall figure who was quickly moving through the crowd and soon reached Madam Carter’s side.

His figure visibly stiffened for a moment, then he shouted sternly, “Ambulance! Call an ambulance!”

The staff immediately whipped out their phones to do so.

Cliff, who came with him, also took out his phone and immediately made a call.

Soon, Odell raised his head. His stern eyes looked straight at Sylvia, who was standing at the bottom of the hill, and then at Edmund, who was beside her. Her heart clenched painfully the moment she locked eyes with him, and a strong uneasiness suddenly engulfed her body.

‘Odell? Why is he here now?’

However, now was not the time to think about that. She quickly ran down the hill.

Fortunately, the resort had a professional first aid team. When Sylvia ran over, someone had already put Madam Carter onto a stretcher. Her head was still bleeding, and she was unconscious. Sylvia wanted to follow but was mercilessly stopped by a long arm. When she looked up, she saw Odell. His face was frigid, and there was no warmth whatsoever in his eyes. “Get out!”

Sylvia went cold.

Looking at his terrifying face at that moment, she suddenly remembered the time when Tara had framed her for being pushed down the stairs all those years ago.

He had stared at her with the same kind of gaze back then. No, the look in his eyes now was even more terrifying than before. Sylvia shuddered and said, “Odell, I didn’t push…” Before she could finish speaking, he turned around mercilessly and stepped into the ambulance.

Madam Carter was already carried inside. He got in the ambulance and immediately closed the door.