Ch. 671..680

Chapter 671

Harriet's attitude made the police office feel helpless.

"Ms. Munoz, please accept my condolences. The dead cannot be brought back to life. You should let go. The body in front of you is indeed your husband, Delbert," he said.

"No, he feels unfamiliar to me. My intuition tells me that he is not my husband," Harriet argued, turning to face the police officer.

The police officer was at a loss. He didn't know how to comfort Harriet. He was about to seek help from others when he saw Harriet's brothers looking at him with doubt. Helplessly, he explained, "Ms. Munoz, your husband's DNA test reports were all handled by our police forensic experts. They have handled many cases without mistakes, so this report cannot be wrong.

"Moreover, it's impossible for this situation to be a coincidence. Your husband mysteriously disappeared, and then a person who looked exactly like your husband appeared. Even if that's the case, their DNA can't be the same."

Harriet refused to give up. She said, "Officer, can you let us see the forensic expert? Maybe there was some mistake in the process."

Harriet's brothers echoed, "Take us to the forensic expert!"

The police officer had a headache. He wanted to excuse the fact that the forensic expert was busy, but seeing Harriet like that, he couldn't bear to say it. Besides, her brothers were all staring at him with narrowed eyes, so he had to relent.

"Okay, I'll take you there," he said before taking them to the forensic expert.

"Here he is. I have to go back to work," said the police officer.

Harriet gritted her teeth and walked in.

"That body is not Delbert. I demand a reevaluation," she said.

"Are you kidding me? I am a professional forensic expert. How dare you come here to question my skills!" sulked the forensic expert, looking incredulously at Harriet. "I'm telling you, that body is Delbert."

His tone was serious, but there was a fleeting hint of guilt in his eyes.

Harriet keenly caught it, making her more certain that the body was not Delbert.

"Brothers, he's lying!" Harriet pointed.

Levi nodded and gave a signal to Oliver.

Then Oliver grabbed the collar of the forensic expert and pinned him against the wall.

The forensic expert grunted, feeling dizzy. After recovering, he glared at Oliver and barked, "What are you doing?"

"Forcing you to tell the truth, of course," said Lucas with a sly smile, waving a silver needle in his hand. "You'd better confess honestly. Otherwise, I don't know where this needle will end up."

The smile on Lucas's face made the forensic expert shiver.

He knew that these people were powerful and meant their words.

"I..." The forensic expert hesitated because he didn't want to offend Sadie either.

 

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"Not speaking, huh? Fine, then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Lucas sneered, sticking the silver needle into the forensic expert's body, causing a scream to ring out in the room.

"Alright, I'll talk. It was Sadie who asked me to do this," he confessed.

Compared with keeping secrets, life was more important.

"That body wasn't Delbert's. She found another body and had me disguise it as Delbert's," he said.

"Sadie!" Harriet gritted her teeth but felt relieved.

"If she's behind this, then Delbert must be alive," Harriet muttered, hopefully looking at her brothers.

But amid her joy, anger surged within her. "How dare Sadie get her hands on Delbert? I will not let her get away with this!"

Harriet fumed with anger, thinking of all the things Sadie did to Miriam. Determined to get her revenge, Harriet started to head outside.

"Yvonne, where are you going?" The Bass brothers asked, following behind her.

"I'm going to settle the score with Sadie and bring Delbert back," Harriet said.

"It's indeed necessary, but Yvonne, have you thought about it? The Bass family's house is a dangerous place. You should get well prepared before you go," Arthur reasoned.

"No matter how dangerous it is, I must bring Delbert back. I won't let Sadie have her way!" Harriet gritted her teeth, ignoring the advice.

She quickened her pace, got into the car, and drove straight to the Bass family's house, leaving her brothers far behind.

When she arrived at her destination, she gasped in shock.

"What's going on?" she said, trembling.

'Why does it look like there is a funeral? What happened? Who passed away?' She wondered.

She pushed open the door and was about to ask the servants when she suddenly saw Miriam's photo placed on the memorial tablet in the center of the hall.

"What are you doing?" Harriet shouted.

Miriam was alive and well, yet someone held a funeral for her. Harriet couldn't accept it.

Losing her mind, she cut through the crowd and smashed the photo onto the ground.

"Who are you? What the hell are you doing?" someone shouted after the initial shock.

"Can't you see that the Bass family is holding a funeral? This is disrespectful to the deceased! Where is the person in charge? How can he let her in?" said the crowd, pointing at Harriet.

Harriet paid no attention to them. Her gaze was fixed on Sadie, who was standing in the crowd with a smug smile on her face.

Harriet knew that Sadie was playing a trick. Harriet would not let Sadie get her way.

"Miriam is not dead. She's alive and well. Why did the Bass family hold a funeral for her? What are you up to?" Harriet said.

 

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"Where did this madwoman come from? Get her out of here!" Not believing it, the people urged the servants to drive Harriet away.

Harriet gritted her teeth and planned to continue when she heard a snort from a middle-aged man.

"Miriam is my sister. I know her situation better than anyone else. Why are you spreading rumors and causing trouble at her funeral? What are you up to?" he said.

Harriet sneered and shot back, "Miriam is my mother. I know her situation better than you. She is alive and well. What are you up to by holding a funeral for her?

"Ask Sadie about what she did to make Miriam lie in bed like a vegetable for many years. Ask her about how she made everyone believe that she was the daughter of the Bass family."

Harriet looked coldly at everyone present, especially at Sadie, who stood out in the crowd.

The crowd was stunned, but Sadie reacted quickly.

"Uncles, you have to stand up for me," she said. "Miriam is my mother, not hers. She is talking nonsense."

"Besides, don't you know Miriam's situation better than me? Harriet, you're deliberately causing trouble here. You don't want Miriam to rest in peace, right?

"Do you have to settle your grudges against me at the funeral?" Sadie said tearfully.

The others felt sorry for her, but Harriet detected provocation in her gaze. Harriet itched to rush over and tear her face off.

If it were not for Sadie, Harriet wouldn't have been doubted by her family.

Sadie intended to slander Harriet again when a commotion broke out in the crowd.

Harriet looked over and saw the middle-aged man approaching with a sullen face.

He was Miriam's brother, Felipe Bass.

"Someone, come and get her out of here!" Felipe ordered sternly.

No one objected to his decision.

"Bring more people and drive her away!"

"Yeah, this woman is rude and disrespectful to the deceased!"

Sarcastic voices came one after another.

Harriet frowned, trying to explain.

Suddenly, a figure appeared. It was none other than Lucas. Holding a silver needle in his hand, he shouted, "I dare you to touch Yvonne!"

His threat was not heeded. Lucas knew that no one would listen to him if he didn't reveal his identity.

"Get lost! Stop causing trouble!" the servants barked.

Lucas gritted his teeth, ready to fight them, but they had the numbers.

Lucas made a quick decision, leading Harriet to rush toward a side door. But just as they were about to get out, their path was blocked.

 

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"Hmph! Bring it on! I'd like to try my new skills!" Lucas snorted. "Yvonne, find an opportunity to leave."

Harriet was worried. "I can't. What if they catch you?"

"So what? I don't care," Lucas said indifferently.

"But Felipe is a ruthless man. Even Sadie becomes his puppet," Harriet said.

Lucas's eyes dimmed. He was about to say something when a loud noise came from the door.

The door collapsed, and someone shouted, "See? I told you they were here."

The familiar voice brought hope to Lucas and Harriet.

On the other hand, the servants lost their momentum.

Harriet realized how reckless her actions were. She was about to apologize to her brothers, but a figure flashed past not far from the door.

Harriet narrowed her eyes, trying to focus, but the figure disappeared too quickly. She felt like it was Delbert.

"Delbert?" she called out, rushing over.

"Where is Yvonne?" The Bass brothers looked around and noticed that Harriet was missing. They looked outside and saw a figure going away.

"Where is Yvonne going?" Everyone was puzzled once again, even more so than before.

They chased after her, ignoring the clamor behind them.

"Delbert, Delbert..." Harriet lost sight of him. She didn't know where to go and felt desperate, calling out to Delbert.

But no one answered her.

"Delbert, I know you're not dead. Where did you go? Come out and see me!" she said, unable to hold back her tears.

Her brothers arrived and bumped into the scene. "Yvonne, what's wrong? Tell us, did anyone bully you just now?"

Harriet raised her head, saw their worried faces, and smiled bitterly. "I'm okay. Let's go."

She stood up and suddenly felt dizzy. Luckily, Levi caught her in time.

They were all worried about her.

Just then, Felipe came up with a group of people.

"I thought they had fled. I didn't expect them to still be here." The mocking voices came again.

"Leave and don't set foot here again. You're not welcome here!"

Felipe stood at the forefront, looking arrogantly at Harriet and her brothers.

"Why should we listen to you?" Arthur stepped forward, towering in front of Felipe. He was the leader of the world's number-one assassin organization, and his aura was intimidating.

Everyone gasped in awe, and those defiant ones immediately shut their mouths, showing signs of backing up.

 

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Arthur was not happy to see Felipe's face.

If it weren't for Felipe's indifference, Miriam wouldn't have been harmed by Sadie.

"Felipe, you are truly a cunning fox. You knew all along that Sadie was not the daughter of the Bass family, yet you insisted on protecting her. When faced with Harriet, the real Ms. Bass, you ignored her. Are you planning to control all the assets?" Arthur said.

"Why do you care? I call the shots in the Bass family. What can you do?" Felipe provocatively stared at Arthur.

He didn't care how powerful Arthur was. He was now the head of the Bass family. If he disagreed, Harriet would never be able to enter the house, unless something unexpected happened to the Bass family, which was unlikely.

Arthur was not bothered by his remarks. "Do as you please. You reap what you sow."

Arthur glanced at him and left with the others.

"Yvonne, you can't be so reckless again. If we weren't here, Felipe might have acted against you." Arthur cautioned Harriet.

Harriet nodded, thinking of that figure just now.

Since Felipe dared to keep a fake Ms. Bass by his side, it meant he could harm Harriet to prevent her from exposing Sadie's identity. They had to be cautious.

Arthur led the group toward where the car was parked when suddenly, a voice rang out behind them. "Harriet!"

Harriet turned around and asked blankly, "Anything?"

The Bass brothers were not happy to see the newcomer. Andy Bass was Felipe's son and Harriet's cousin.

But Harriet didn't know him.

Andy nodded and said, "Harriet, I believe what you said."

Harriet raised an eyebrow, but her surprise was soon replaced by doubt. Andy was a member of the Bass family. Why would he believe her without any reason? She smelled a rat.

"Why?" she asked.

"I have seen you before, and I remember you. I also believe that Miriam is not dead. If something happened to her, there would have been traces left behind," Andy explained.

Harriet narrowed her eyes, feeling the sincerity in his words. She sighed lightly and decided to trust him.

"Okay, I believe you. Come with me. Let's find a quieter place to talk," she said.

Andy followed them to a high-end café nearby.

Harriet told Andy about Miriam's situation, and Andy got angry.

"That explains Sadie's strange actions. Turns out she is not my cousin. No wonder she was in such a hurry to hold Miriam's funeral. Perhaps she was afraid of something being exposed or planning something," he said.

"Felipe is likely involved in her plans." Harriet glanced at Andy, lifted her coffee cup, and took a sip.

"I see. I will pay more attention," Andy said sincerely. "I'll help you. I'll bring both you and Miriam back."

Harriet believed Andy's words. Perhaps blood ties were indeed peculiar.

Sadie wandered around the villa, searching for Delbert.

'Where did Delbert go?' She wondered, feeling upset. 'Has he restored his memory and gone to find Harriet?'

 

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Sadie stomped her feet in annoyance. Just then, a big figure approached her, and she found that it was Delbert.

She hurried over and questioned, "Where did you go?"

She was afraid that Delbert would regain his memory and go find Harriet.

Her harsh words startled Delbert.

He shivered, full of grievances. He looked in the direction where Harriet had just left and spoke. "Didn't you say this was my home? I went around and lost my way because this place was too large.

"I couldn't find you, and I didn't know what to do."

Sadie softened up and put on a smile.

It was good that he hadn't regained his memory.

She intended to comfort him, but Delbert held her in his arms. She was stunned and then felt pleased.

"Don't be angry, okay?" Delbert pleaded.

Sadie looked at him and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Delbert, you are so silly. Why didn't you ask the servants for the way?" she said.

"I only remember you, and I only want to talk to you," Delbert said.

Sadie held her breath, her heart racing. She blushed and tightened her grip on Delbert's waist.

Sadie was pleased and forgot about the trouble Harriet had caused her just now.

Originally, what happened put her in a bad mood, but Delbert's hug cheered her up.

Immersed in it, she failed to detect the disgust in Delbert's eyes.

The conversation in the café continued.

"You said that you saw me before, but I don't remember you," Harriet said.

Andy smiled shyly. "When I was young, I secretly asked my mother to take me to Agral City. I saw you there. Although we were both little at that time, I could immediately tell that you were my cousin."

Harriet was touched by this revelation.

"I never expected that after so many years, you could still recognize me. It really moves me!" she said.

Even Felipe didn't expect him to recognize Harriet. That might be the power of blood ties.

Andy took another sip of coffee and spoke to the Bass brothers. "Perhaps this is the power of family bonds. Even though we haven't seen each other for so many years, I can still recognize her among the crowd. Don't you feel the same way?"

The Bass brothers nodded in agreement.

Then Andy continued, "Actually, I have long sensed that Sadie is not part of the Bass family. I have even brought this up with Felipe. Sadly, he didn't believe me. He has no suspicion of Sadie at all."

Andy paused and added, "And I remember that he got mad at me and warned me not to mention this matter again."

Harriet was surprised and then understood the situation.

 

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After taking a sip of coffee, Andy continued, "I can probably understand why my father did this. He was adopted by the Bass family and couldn't inherit the family's business.

"So, when Sadie showed up with the token, even though he knew that she wasn't Miriam's daughter, he still acknowledged her for the sake of the family fortune.

"He wants to groom Sadie into a puppet, using her to control the Bass family."

Harriet finally understood Felipe's intention.

That was why he stuck to his statement despite knowing that Sadie was a fake.

But Harriet couldn't accept his indifference when Sadie was harming Miriam.

"Andy, thank you for telling the truth. I will take care of the rest," Harriet said.

Andy smiled. "No worries. I don't want my father to keep making mistakes."

Then he added, "Harriet, where is Miriam now? Can I go see her?"

Harriet smiled, "Let's go together. We're going to the hospital. I'm sure she'll be very happy to see you."

Soon, Harriet led Andy to the hospital where Miriam was.

Harriet gently pushed open the door, and Andy followed her inside.

Miriam was kind to him when he was little, and he was eager to see her.

"Mom, I'm here to see you," Harriet said.

"Come over, darling!" Miriam smiled, waving at Harriet.

"I brought someone to see you today," Harriet said, stepping aside.

Andy slowly came up.

"Who is he?" Miriam asked in confusion, failing to recognize Andy.

Harriet smiled faintly, "Don't you recognize Andy? He is Felipe's son."

"Oh, I remember now. You're Andy. It has been so many years, and you've grown up. Come over and let me have a good look at you," Miriam said happily.

"Miriam, I miss you so much," Andy said, happy that Miriam still remembered him.

He knew that Miriam would not forget him.

Andy stepped forward to hold Miriam's hand. "I'm sorry. I should have protected you."

"Silly child, you were little back then, and this matter has nothing to do with you. Don't beat yourself up!" Miriam comforted him, patting his head.

Harriet remembered that the Bass family had held a funeral for Miriam and revealed, "Felipe is despicable. He knew that Sadie was not your daughter, yet he resolutely acknowledged her, just to use Sadie's identity to control the Bass family.

"And when I broke into their house today, I found that he was working with Sadie to hold a funeral for you. They are heartless!"

Harriet was filled with anger, and Miriam's face fell.

"So, Felipe knew all along that Sadie was not my daughter. I thought he was kept in the dark all these years," she said.

 

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"Miriam, Yvonne, we absolutely cannot let this matter rest!" Levi chimed in.

Miriam nodded. "I have given Felipe and Sadie many chances already. Since they don't appreciate it, I won't be lenient anymore."

Harriet's eyes glinted with coldness. "Sadie took my identity and stole my life. I will make sure she returns everything to me."

"It seems I have to go out and dispel this rumor about my death," Miriam mused. "They held my funeral, didn't they? When they bury my body, I will appear in person to prove that I am not dead, exposing their conspiracy."

"I will try to gather evidence that Sadie is not my cousin and help you in secret," Andy said.

The Bass brothers agreed with Miriam's plan and prepared to ensure her safety.

...

Soon, it was the day when the Bass family was going to bury Miriam.

Sadie walked in front, holding Miriam's memorial tablet and crying sorrowfully.

Harriet hid in the crowd, feeling disgusted at her hypocritical appearance.

She must have been blind when she treated Sadie as her best friend when she was little, only to have her identity stolen in the end.

Harriet had invited a large group of reporters to expose the events of the past and ensure that Felipe and Sadie had no chance of escaping.

The Bass family showed no signs of suspicion. Felipe and Sadie stood in front of Miriam's grave, observing a moment of silence.

They were waiting for Miriam's coffin to be buried. Then this matter could finally come to an end.

Just then, Miriam stood up and sneered. "Whose funeral is being held here, mine? But I am alive and well. Felipe, why did you tell everyone that I died?"

The reporters from all over Imperium swarmed over, snapping pictures.

All eyes turned toward Miriam.

The atmosphere became tense. Both Felipe and Sadie panicked, not expecting Miriam to suddenly appear.

"Yeah, Miriam is alive and well. Why did you say she was dead? What are your intentions?" Harriet questioned, helping a pale-faced Miriam walk toward them.

Sadie and Felipe wanted to argue, but words failed them.

Miriam glanced at them and turned to face the reporters. "Today, I want to tell everyone the truth here. Sadie is not my daughter. Harriet is!

"I was seriously injured and fell into a coma in the hospital because Sadie pushed me down the stairs.

"Felipe knew all this but chose to ignore my life and death. He even brought Sadie back and raised her as my daughter. It shows his sinister intentions!"

 

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After hearing Miriam's words, everyone present began to whisper and glance at Sadie and Felipe.

Felipe glared at Miriam. His anger was plain to see.

"Nonsense!" he shouted. "Don't listen to her. Miriam is already dead. She is an impostor!"

Sadie reacted quickly and walked to the reporters.

"Sorry, I don't know who this woman is. She is not Miriam at all. Miriam is already dead!" she said, turning to face Miriam. "Madam, it's a lie that you're Miriam, and it's a false accusation that I'm not the daughter of the Bass family. I can totally sue you.

"If you leave now, I can let the matter drop."

"Sadie, you really disappoint me. I shouldn't have saved you in Agral City back then, and you wouldn't have stolen Harriet's life," Miriam said, looking at Sadie with deep disappointment.

"Mom, it's not worth being sad for such a person!" Harriet comforted her, patting her on the shoulder.

Even though the evidence was already in front of her, Sadie still showed no remorse.

She was beyond salvation.

Felipe walked to the reporters and echoed, "What Sadie said is true. We don't know this woman, and we don't know who instigated her to come and pretend to be Miriam. Please don't believe her words.

"I can vouch for my integrity that Miriam is dead and Sadie is her daughter."

Miriam felt disheartened.

"Integrity? Do you think you have any integrity?" Harriet sneered, staring at Felipe.

Felipe was annoyed and ordered the bodyguards, "What are you waiting for? Get these people out of here. Don't let them disturb Miriam from resting in peace!"

"Yes, sir!" The bodyguards were ready to act.

The Bass brothers immediately stepped forward to shield Miriam and Harriet.

"I dare you!" Their aura intimidated Felipe's men.

Miriam was thoroughly disappointed in Felipe.

"Felipe, you really disappoint me!" she said.

Harriet spoke up. "Felipe, this is the last time I call you uncle. We'll be enemies when we meet again."

"You accused us first, and yet you still act so arrogantly," Sadie barked, unwilling to be outdone. "You say I'm not the daughter of the Bass family. Do you have evidence to prove it?"

Harriet sneered, "If I can't show evidence, would I be standing here confronting you for so long?"

"Then show it!" Sadie glared at her.

"It will be here soon," Harriet said calmly, waiting for Andy to bring the evidence.

Sadie scoffed, "As I see it, you can't produce evidence and are just stalling."

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Harriet ignored her and, inadvertently, noticed a familiar figure in the crowd.

'Delbert?' She wondered.

"Delbert!" Harriet ran away, as if she had lost her mind.

Before Miriam and the Bass brothers could react, she had run far away.

"Yvonne is gone. Chase after her!" Arthur said, leading the others to chase after Harriet.

Harriet believed she couldn't have been mistaken. That person was Delbert.

He was still alive.

Sadie saw it and groaned in her heart, 'Did Harriet see Delbert?'

She wouldn't allow them to meet.

Sadie immediately followed.

If Delbert saw Harriet and recovered his memory, then all her plans would fall apart.

"Delbert, wait!"

Harriet caught up with Delbert and grabbed his wrist.

Delbert turned slowly, revealing his handsome face, but the look in his eyes was distant.

Harriet didn't notice it, and she said, "I knew you weren't dead. Why didn't you come find me? Do you know how worried I've been about you?"

Then she sensed Delbert's abnormality.

He was looking at her like a stranger.

"Do we know each other?" Delbert asked with a puzzled look.

"Do we know each other?" Harriet murmured in disbelief. "Delbert, do you not recognize me? I'm Harriet!"

Delbert shook his head. "I'm sorry, miss. I don't know you. Is there a misunderstanding between us? Or maybe you've got the wrong person, but how do you know my name?"

Harriet was struck dumb.

Her excitement, which had just been kindled, was extinguished. "Delbert, what are you saying? We are husband and wife. How can you not recognize me?"

But Delbert remained puzzled.

Just then, Sadie came up and laughed at Harriet's sorry state.

'Harriet, oh Harriet, the man you love no longer remembers you. He only has me in his heart. The man who used to dote on you is mine now,' she thought triumphantly.

Sadie pushed Harriet aside and smirked at her. "What are you doing? Haven't you caused enough trouble today? Now you're still clinging to my fiancé?"

Harriet was even more surprised. "What do you mean by your fiancé? Stop joking!"