Ch. 931..935

Chapter 931

It did not take long for Sylvia to get sleepy as well. Just as she was about to drift off to sleep, her phone suddenly rang. Amessage from Sherry popped up on the display: “Sylvia, help!”

Sylvia sprang to attention immediately. She texted back: “What's going on? Where are you now?” Sherry replied: “I’m in Glanchester.”

Glanchester?

The popular tourist destination next to Westchester City?

Sylvia asked frantically: “Which part of Glanchester? What happened? Are you ok?”

After that, radio silence again.

Sylvia immediately called her only to find out the number was unavailable. The phone was turned off! Sylvia could not sit still after that. She paced around frantically and tried to call Sherry again to no avail.

She flipped through her contact list again. There was not a single person she remembered that could be of any help to her. The only person who could help her was Odell.

After troubling over the idea for several seconds, she bit the bullet and called Odell. It rang only twice before the call was answered. Odell’s deep, bass-heavy voice resounded. “What’s up?”

Sylvia stammered anxiously, “Something happened to Sherry. She texted me just now asking for help, then she disappeared again after only sending a few more texts to me. She mentioned that she’s in Glanchester. Do you know anyone over there? Can you help me find her?”

After a moment of silence, Odell answered, “She must be with Master Stockton.”

Sylvia was startled by this response. “Master Stockton? Do you mean John Stockton? Why would she be with him?” “They dated in the past. There’s some history between them.”

Sylvia hurriedly asked, “What kind of history? What did Sherry do to him? What will he do to Sherry?”

“Don't worry, Sherry shouldn't be in danger.”

“Are you sure he’s not going to hurt Sherry?”

“Yeah.” Odell assured her. “I'll have someone dig up more information and let you know as soon as there’s any news.” Sylvia was relieved by this. “Okay, thank you.”

Odell was quiet for several seconds, then he said softly, “You’re welcome.

Even though what Odell told her was very reassuring, Sylvia was still feeling very restless.

All she remembered were events from nine years ago.

Even back then, she had heard about a certain Master Stockton. She could vaguely recall there being a marriage arrangement between the Stockton family and Sherry’s family. However, today was the first she ever heard of the two dating. Furthermore, she had never even met John Stockton and did not know what he was like.

If Sherry was with him, she prayed that he would not hurt her.

Ding!

Suddenly, her phone rang.

It was Odell.

She quickly answered it and asked without skipping a beat, “Did you find anything?” “Yeah, Sherry is locked up in one of his villas in Glanchester .”

“How is she doing?”

“She's fine.”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Yes, I’m very sure she’s fine.” Odell reassured confidently. Sylvia breathed a sigh of relief. “Alright, that’s good.”

Odell was silent.

Seeing that he was not going to hang up himself, Sylvia decided she would wrap it up. “Thank you, I'll let you get back to your work.”

“Yeah.” With that, she hung up.

She thought about it for a moment and decided to open the web browser and enter the keyword “John Stockton” into the search bar.

Immediately afterward, the search result “John Stockton, the richest man in Glanchester” popped up on the display. She began reading

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Chapter 932 There were no pictures of John online. There was not much information either and all Sylvia could find were brief details.

For instance, there were details about him getting banished from the Stockton family around six years ago, for reasons unknown. What happened to him after that was a complete mystery, up until two years ago when he suddenly re-emerged as the wealthiest plutocrat in Glanchester. He had single handedly built up the tourism and entertainment industry in Glanchester and made the city a leader in these sectors.

Shortly after that, the Stockton family, who had been on a steady decline since his departure, decided to relocate from Westchester City to Glanchester.

John was accepted back into the family and revived them to their previous glory and more. They were now the icon of Glanchester.

There was a particular remark that caught Sylvia’s attention which wrote: Benevolent and ruthless beyond imagination.

She wrinkled her brows upon noting this. These two terms were antonyms. How could they be used to describe the same person?

Perhaps his appearance was gracious and kind but deep down, he was vicious and cruel? Odell did mention there was some history between John and Sherry.

Since he had Sherry locked up in his villa, he must not be harboring good intentions even if he did not directly hurt Sherry. Why else would she contact Sylvia for help otherwise?

Aunt Tonya had mentioned that Sherry had helped her on many occasions over the past few years.

Even if she forgot all of these events, she could still recall her friendship with Sherry even as far back as nine years ago. She could not sit by idly and watch as Sherry got tormented all alone in what was essentially a jail cell.

She did not want to trouble Odell anymore. Besides, his territory was Westchester City so he should not have to be troubled to make demands on John Stockton.

She thought about it and decided that she would go to Glanchester herself to look for Sherry. The day passed quickly.

She devised a rather simple plan. First, she would go to Glanchester and figure out where the villa Sherry was imprisoned in was. Then, she would sneak inside and break her out once she managed to locate her.

Right after she had decided to go forward with the plan, she heard the screech of the brake of a car that stopped outside the gate.

Isabel, who was next to her, hopped off the couch and exclaimed excitedly, “Baddie Daddy is back!” Sylvia’s eyes glowed up. She rose from the couch with Flint in her arms.

She turned to Liam who was still sitting calmly on the couch, reading a book. Then, she asked him, “Liam, aren’t you going to greet your father?”

Liam replied, “Isabel can do it.”

It was just Dad anyway, there was no need to welcome him.

Upon noticing Liam’s cool attitude, Sylvia suddenly felt conflicted and unsure if she should welcome Odell. Soon, Odell walked in with Isabel in his arms.

Sylvia smiled. “Good evening.”

Odell smiled faintly as well. “Hey, how are things at home today?

“Pretty good.”

“l see.”

There was a sudden awkwardness.

Sylvia thought she should say something. “How're things in the company?” “Good.”

“Ah.”

Again, there was an awkward silence.

“Sigh...” Isabel suddenly sighed and climbed off Odell, then she motioned at Sylvia. “Mommy, I'll take Flint. Liam and i can play with him.”

It looked like the girl wanted to give her and Odell some privacy.

Sylvia took the hint and handed Flint to her.

Isabel took her baby brother and quickly went to Liam.

It was Sylvia and Odell left standing by the doorway.

Sylvia mentioned, “Dinner is almost ready. Come on in.”

Odell stood like a sculpture with his coat hung across his shoulder.

He looked stoically at her. lit was impossible to tell what was on his mind. Sylvia thought for a moment and offered. “Want me to get your coat?” He pursed his lips, a powerless look surfaced in his eyes.

“Come here.” After another brief pause, he added, “Come in front of me.”

“What for?” Sylvia asked with stark curiosity. Odell frowned again with a deep look in his eyes.

Chapter 933 Sylvia took two steps forward and stopped in front of Odell.

He cupped her face in one hand and gently brushed her cheeks with his fingers. The warmth on his fingertips seemed to transfer over. He asked in a cautious voice, “Are you still worried about Sherry?”

Sylvia froze, partly because she was afraid of upsetting him by drawing away, but also because she was stunned by how he seemed to read what was on her mind.

“Yeah, I’m quite worried about her,” she answered him truthfully.

He informed, “I asked around. She’s doing fairly well apart from the fact that she’s not allowed to leave the villa.” “Is John hard on her?”

“That’s private. | don’t know much about that.”

Sylvia frowned.

Noticing this, Odell informed, “He still has feelings for her and won't do anything terrible to her.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“But Aunt Tonya mentioned that back then when there was a misunderstanding between us. You also...” Sylvia quickly zipped her lips when she realized that she was treading on dangerous territory

Odell narrowed his eyes. “What?”

His voice was still calm and gentle, and it did not seem like he was upset.

Sylvia cautiously darted a glance at him.

He had a gentle glow in his eyes. It even seemed like he found something humorous in what she said.

She continued, “You kept me imprisoned and broke my leg.”

His expression darkened.

She tried to rescind what she said, “I won't bring this up again if you don’t like hearing about it.”

“That’s not what | meant,” he clarified, although it was true that he did not like hearing about his past wrongdoings.

He took a half step forward and closed the gap between the two of them. They would be skin-to-skin if he shifted just a little closer.

He held her chin in his hands and whispered, “I admit that | was in the wrong, but John is nothing like me. Furthermore, their situation is completely different from ours so believe me, Sherry will be fine.”

His voice was soft and convincing.

Sylvia pursed her lips and muttered, “Okay.”

After dinner, Odell went to his study.

Sylvia played with Liam and Isabel for a while before taking Flint back to her room.

After she showered, she entertained Flint for a while until the boy fell asleep, then she lay on the bed as well. Sherry continued to occupy her thoughts.

She tossed and turned for a long time. She decided that she had to go to Glanchester to see Sherry and make sure she was alright. Only then would she come home.

As soon as she hatched the idea, she drifted off to sleep. Meanwhile, on the balcony.

There was a glass wall separating the balcony from the bedroom.

Odell had been standing by the balcony for some time.

The balcony was connected to the study where he came from. He had been standing out here since Sylvia put Flint to bed and saw how she tossed and turned endlessly in bed.

He was relieved when he saw how Sylvia finally managed to fall asleep.

He stood for a while and only stepped into the bedroom after making sure Sylvia was soundly asleep.

The first thing he did was lean closer to plant a kiss on her forehead. After that, he turned off the bedside lamp for her and left. After returning to the guest room where he was temporarily using, he reached for his phone and contacted Cliff.

Cliff picked up within the first few rings. Odell immediately went to the matter at heart. “Do you still have the proposal letter for cooperation that we received from John Stockton’s team in Glanchester?”

Cliff informed, “Yes, | kept it in the drawer in your office.”

“Alright, | want you to contact John’s team first thing tomorrow morning. Tell them that I'll be swinging by Glanchester in two days for a quick survey.”

Cliff asked curiously, “Sir, | thought you don’t have high expectations for that particular project?” “Which is why I’m doing a survey.”

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Cliff was still perplexed. Even though the project was not a minor one, it was not impotent enough to warrant an in-person survey from the leader of Carter Corporation. It would have made more sense to send someone over to dig up the details.

Still, Odell must have his reasons for wanting to do it himself. Cliff knew his place and did not pester him with more questions. “Okay, I'll let them know first thing tomorrow morning.”

After hanging up, Odell put the phone beside the bed and looked out the window gloomily.

If his suspicions were correct, the reason Sylvia tossed and turned in bed and had trouble falling asleep was that she was worried about Sherry.

He knew that John would welcome him in person when he visited Glanchester. It would be a good chance for him to talk to him about Sherry and gauge how he felt toward Sherry. This was the least he could do to put Sylvia at rest.

A day later, in the evening.

Sylvia was on her phone and was just about to buy a train ticket to Glanchester tomorrow when she heard a car stopping outside the house.

Isabel took Flint with her and went outside while chanting“ Baddie Daddy”.

Sylvia hurriedly put away her phone.

She figured it would be fine if she told Odell only after the fact.

Shortly after, Odell showed up inside the house with Flint in his arms and Isabel trailing after. Sylvia smiled politely. “You're back.”

Odell returned a faint smile. “Yeah.”

“| have something to tell you.”

“| have something to tell you-”

Both of them spoke at the same time and stopped at the same time as well.

Odell chuckled. “What were you going to tell me?”

“| think you should go first.” She realized she had not composed what she was going to say in her head.

Odell cast a strange look at her before handing Flint to Isabel.” Take your brother and go to Liam, Mommy and Daddy need to talk.”

“Okay.” Isabel took Flint as she was instructed and went off to find Liam.

Odell drew closer to Sylvia in a few steps and gently informed her, “I’m going to Glanchester tomorrow morning. I'll probably be there for about two days.”

Sylvia’s expression shifted dramatically. “You're going to Glanchester?”

“Yeah, going on a business trip.”

Sylvia made a look and asked timidly, “Can | go with you?”

Her eyes were sparkling with anticipation.

Something shifted in Odell’s eyes. He pinched her cheeks and asked in a raspy voice, “You want to go with me?” Sylvia could feel her cheeks burning. She wanted to retreat from his touch but could not.

She met his alluring gaze and muttered, “Hm.”

Odell smiled. “We're leaving at eight tomorrow morning so get some early rest tonight.”

Sylvia smiled. “Okay.”

“So, what were you going to tell me?” Odell suddenly remembered and asked while still brushing Sylvia’s cheeks. Sylvia hesitated for a moment then brushed it off. “I forgot.”

Since he was going to take her to Glanchester anyway, there was no longer a need to tell him about her plans to go to Glanchester herself.

Besides, he mentioned he was going to Glanchester for a business trip. It would only distract him if she told him about her plans of looking for Sherry at John’s place.

Odell narrowed his eyes into a slit. “You’re sure you forgot?”

“Yeah.” She avoided his gaze.

“Tell me when you remember.”

“Okay.”

The next day, Sylvia opened her eyes before the alarm on her phone even went off.

She had packed her luggage last night.

After washing up, she tied her hair up and put on a set of comfortable clothes, then she lugged the suitcase behind her and went to the living room.

It was still rather early so the children were still sleeping. Two housemaids were cleaning the living room.

Odell had been waiting for her. He wore a freshly ironed suit and was sitting on the couch reading a newspaper while drinking coffee.

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Odell was ready for the trip as well. His suitcase was right next to the couch.

Sylvia put her suitcase next to his and greeted him with a bright smile, “Good morning.” Odell turned to her and muttered, “Morning.”

Then, he put down the newspaper and rose from his couch to approach her. He rested a large palm on her head and beckoned, “Come on, let’s eat breakfast.”

Sylvia went to the dining table with him.

The thought that she would be heading to Glanchester to look for Sherry filled her with anticipation. She ate as fast as she could and pushed the plate away as soon as she had eaten enough.

Odell glanced at her. “Are you full?”

“Yeah.” Noticing that Odell was about to set his spoon and fork down, she quickly stated, “Take your time if you’re not full yet. Don’t worry about me.”

“I'm full, too.” He wiped his hands and his lips with a towel, then got up. “Come on, let’s go now.” He held out a hand toward her.

She hesitated briefly before placing her hand on his.

Three hours later, the car exited the highway and entered the city center of Glanchester.

Sylvia kept looking out the window.

The city was certainly an exemplary tourist destination. The city view was wonderful, and the streets were filled with greenery and art.

Odell sat next to her and maintained the same pose the entire drive here. He silently looked at the way she continuously gaped at the view outside.

Shortly after that, they stopped outside a five-star hotel.

Odell raised a hand and gently tapped Sylvia’s head. “Here it is.” “Oh.”

Sylvia pushed the door open and went outside.

Odell followed her out of the car.

The entrance of the hotel was nothing short of majestic. It was as if they had been transported to the middle of a forest. There was even a man-made waterfall by the lobby.

Sylvia was astounded by what she saw, and she opened the camera on her phone and approached the entrance.

Odell trailed after her. They had only taken a handful of steps when several officials dressed in suits and leather shoes approached them. Each one with a welcoming smile on their face.

Ayoung man at the head of the group stretched out his right

hand toward Odell and greeted him politely and formally, “Good morning, Master Carter. I’m Mr. Stockton’s assistant. My name is Peter Johnson but you can call me Peter. Mr. Stockton was going to receive you in person but unfortunately, something urgent came up that he had to attend to. He should be able to meet you by noon and regrets that he couldn't receive you in person.”

“Alright.” Odell shook hands with Peter. From the corner of his eye, he could see Sylva who was taking a selfie by the hotel’s entrance.

Peter added, “Master Carter, we've already reserved a room for you. This way please.” Odell chuckled.

It was not directed at Peter. He was merely amused by the sight of Sylvia taking a selfie. She put on a very smug pose and was trying to align the frame for a perfect selfie.

She suddenly untied her hair, perhaps she thought her hair did not look good tied up. After she took several pictures, she changed angles and began clicking away again, making sure to alternate expressions in between each shot. She was. completely mischievous.

Odell observed her closely and smiled.

Peter followed his line of sight and noticed Sylvia.

She was wearing a t-shirt, along with a pair of jeans and white sneakers. At first glance, one would think that she was a twenty year-old girl.

Was the legendary Master Carter not already married?

Word was that his wife was a close friend of his boss’ woman. He thought for a moment before turning to Odell to enquire , ” Master Carter, is that lady your friend?” Odell stated, “She’s my wife.”

Peter was taken aback by this as he smiled and complimented,” She looks very young. I’d have thought that she was twenty years old.”

Odell’s expression darkened. Sylvia was indeed twenty years old in her present state.

The sharp-eyed Peter immediately noticed the sudden change in Odell’s demeanor. He immediately became very flustered. Had he said something wrong?

Did he not like being told that his wife was very youthful? He cast a glance at Cliff as if signaling for help. Cliff returned a look to signal that this was a risky topic.

Peter took the hint and promptly changed the subject. “Master Carter, what sort of food do you and your wife like? We have all sorts of authentic restaurants here in Glanchester and I’m sure every single one of them will delight you. Just let me know what kind of food you two prefer and I'll have everything arranged for you. We'll bring you to the restaurant after | show you to your hotel room.”