Babel Novel
Chapter 89
Chapter 89
“Ms. Robertson, our people haven’t been able to probe into the center of Steve’s factory for a while, and we still haven’t found the clues of his counterfeiting
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Hearing this, Melanie meditated in silence and said, “Let’s do it this way. Have someone to pay a visit to anyone who has been in contact with Steve or bought artworks at Steve’s Art Gallery. Let’s see what we’ll find!”
“Yes, Ms. Robertson!”
After Darrin left the study, Melanie sorted out all available clues.
She had a work habit of reviewing and sorting things out at every stage.
Since she decided to find out the secret of her mother’s premature death and expose Steve’s ulterior motive. Melanie applied this hobby to her investigation.
After collating and analyzing existing clues, Melanie became increasingly aware that there was really another reason for her mother’s premature death.
Members of the Thomas family took up jobs as doctors for generations, and everyone had a longevity gene. Therefore, Melanie didn’t believe her mother would die of any disease.
Even if she was sick, there were no diseases that couldn’t be cured in this era.
Besides, Steve didn’t even know the cause and condition of her mother’s disease. He just said that she was weak and failed to survive. That was clearly nonsense.
The more Melanie thought about it, the more suspicious she felt. She felt her whole body suddenly hot and cold.
Whether it was Thousand Snowy Mountains, Thousand Snow Mountains, the red pearls that someone bought at a high price as soon as she sold them, or her mother’s notebook without a trace, everything seemed to be haunting Melanie like mysteries, urging her to find out the truth behind them.
Just as she was feeling aggrieved, her phone rang and interrupted her thoughts.
Seeing the number, Melanie became happy instantly.
Angie hadn’t called Melanie since she returned to the island.
She totally forgot Melanie now that she had a boyfriend.
Melanie had called Angie several times, but Angie hung up on her every time.
Melanie wondered what was going on since Angie called her forwardly this time.
“Melanie, what took you so long to answer my call? You’re not alone, are you? Are you home now?!”
As soon as Melanie heard Angie’s tone, she could imagine Angie’s sneaky look and weird desire for some gossip.
“What do you want to ask? You’re so strange.” Melanie interrupted her quickly and said directly, “What’s with the sudden phone call? You didn’t say anything when I called you before!”
“Melanie, I have big news for you.” Angie shouted excitedly on the other end of the phone, “Mommy has agreed to my marriage with Michael. I can get married at the end of this month when Daddy comes back. Are you and Roderick going to prepare me a costly present?” Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Melanie didn’t expect Angie to make her mother, Jenny Thomas, who loved her so much, compromise in just over ten days.
Melanie was a little puzzled. Jenny had always loved Angie the most, so Melanie couldn’t believe she actually agreed Angie to marry and live in remote Zerivia.
Melanie didn’t expect Angie to be so resourceful.
Thinking of this, Melanie said casually, “We’ll talk about it when you get married!”
Unexpectedly, when Angie heard this, she burst into laughter and said, “Well, well. When did you two get together?”
Hearing this, Melanie blushed and replied, “What are you talking about? We’re not together!”
Angie said proudly on the other end of the phone, “Not together? Then why did you promise to give me a gift on his behalf? Anyway, I don’t care. Now that he’s my cousin–in–law, he must buy me a costly gift!”
“Angie!” Melanie was helpless and continued, “You have nothing else to do? Are you calling me just for this?”
“Melanie.” Angie suddenly said with resentment,
“Can I ask you a favor?”
Hearing this, Melanie almost thought something was wrong with her ears.
She said vigilantly, “What do you want to do? Tell me first. Don’t think about anything related to the Lambert family!”
“Melanie, just now you said you aren’t together, but you’re already so protective of them!” Angie burst out laughing again.
“Stop it.” Melanie was almost rendered speechless. She added, “Do you want my help or not? I’m gonna hang up if you don’t get to the point…”
“Don’t, Melanie. I’ll tell you right now. It has nothing to do with the Lambert. family. Is that okay now?” As soon as Angie heard that Melanie was about to hang. up, she got anxious.
“Well, then what’s the matter? Why are you so nervous?” Melanie asked suspiciously.
“What else could it be? Of course, it’s about my lifelong happiness.” Angie said with. a little grievance.
“What’s the matter?” Melanie was a little surprised and asked, “Didn’t you say that your mom has already agreed?”
“Well.” Angie sighed and continued, “She only agreed on the condition that I have to consult you and ask you to investigate the Gibson family.”
Hearing this, Melanie understood. She said, “In other words, Jenny didn’t really agree.”
“That’s right. Now I suspect that everything she said before is a lie, and she doesn’t love me at all!” Angie said on the other end of the phone, almost crying.
Hearing this, Melanie didn’t feel good as well and said, “Angie, Jenny did it for your own good. Rhodania and Zerivia are too far away from each other. How could she bear the long distance?”
“I don’t care,” cried Angie. “Melanie, just tell Mommy that the Gibson family is wonderful!”
“Angie, I’m not sure if the Gibson family is wonderful. I don’t think Jenny will
agree even if it is, and she’ll think of other ways to keep you from marrying by
then.”
“Why? Why would she do that?” Angie finally cried out!
Angie cried really sadly. Melanie could feel that Angie was really frustrated this
time.
“Angie. Jenny just doesn’t want you to marry so far away. She doesn’t get personal with the Gibson family.”
“I don’t want anyone else. I will only marry Michael.” As Angie said that, she burst into tears.
Only then did Melanie realize the difficulty of the matter. It seemed that Angie had suffered a lot this time when she returned to the island.
“Angie, do you like him that much?” Melanie racked her brains and wanted to find if there was any young and talented man in Rhodania who could deserve Angie.
“Melanie, I really like him very much, very much. I’ve never liked anyone so much! Boohoo…
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