Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 407

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Jerold had already been apprehended, and the fifty billion was naturally recovered. He hadn’t had the chance to transfer the money to Arnold yet. Although the eldest branch of the family felt a pang of regret, they were more relieved. It was fortunate that the transfer hadn’t gone through; otherwise, following the transaction records would have quickly exposed them.

Both the eldest and second branches of the family were now as silent as cicadas in winter, terrified that the investigation might eventually uncover their involvement. However, compared to the second branch’s fear, the eldest branch was in a state of sheer panic. After all, they weren’t just in cahoots with the "kidnappers"—if one dug deeper, they could essentially be considered the kidnappers themselves. At this point, both branches were in complete disarray.

Meanwhile, the entire Stone family had gathered at their private hospital, watching over the unconscious little boy. Old Mrs. Stone’s heart ached as if it were being sliced by a knife. Her guilt was even more profound, as Lucian had been taken right from her hands. After the doctors had come and gone several times for examinations, she finally asked, "Doctor, is Little Lucian going to be alright?"

The doctor hesitated, looking at the elderly woman. "I’m sorry, Madam, we’ll need to observe him further to determine if he’s suffered any significant harm. But from what we can see on the surface, there don’t appear to be any external injuries. You can rest assured about that."

The women of both the eldest and second branches were present at the hospital. Well, not entirely. Everyone was there except for the eldest and second uncles. They had excused themselves, claiming they needed to handle other matters and demand an explanation from the Morris family. Naturally, they were absent from the hospital. Hugh and Old Mr. Stone were also not present, so no one suspected anything. However, the flickering eyes of Khloe and Aster betrayed their inner turmoil.

Old Mrs. Stone gazed at her great-grandson with a heart full of sorrow, her emotions overwhelming her.

Taking advantage of the moment, the eldest aunt-in-law seized the opportunity to curry favor. With a feigned look of concern, she advised, "Mother, you've been here long enough since little Lucian was rescued. Why don't you go back and rest? We can take care of things here."

Not to be outdone, Aster quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, we've got it covered here."

Jolene, who always held the lowest status in the family, had little say even though it was her grandson who was injured. She silently gazed at her pitiful little grandson, her heart aching with each passing moment. Everyone in the room believed that Lucian had suffered some physical harm.

Especially the first and second branches of the family, who were in the know, understood exactly what had happened to the little boy.

But no one dared to speak up.

They were all afraid that the old lady might catch on to something.

Khloe coldly observed the little wretch who was nowhere near as good as her own grandson. Although she had been feeling uneasy and panicked over the past few days due to recent events, she couldn't help but let out a faint, cold smile. She thought to herself that even if the old lady and the old man still favored Lucian, this time he was surely done for—

A little mute, even if the old lady still loved him out of guilt, the old man might not feel the same.

At this thought, a sense of relief flashed through Khloe's eyes.

She thought to herself that although the risks they had taken this time were great, and now it had been exposed, at least she had managed to eliminate her grandson's competitor. With Lucian out of the picture, even if he held the title, her grandson Alvin would be the true eldest grandson of the Stone family.

Just as Khloe was lost in her thoughts, the old lady slowly frowned at them and said, "Enough, I don't need you to worry about me. You all go back. I'll stay here with little Lucian myself."

The three branches of the family were instantly taken aback.

Khloe and Aster hurriedly said, "That won't do. Leaving you here alone, if you get tired, how could we, your daughters-in-law, feel at ease?" In truth, neither Khloe nor Aster wanted to stay there, but because the kidnapping case was still unresolved, they felt a constant sense of unease. It was precisely because of their guilt that they wanted to stay close to the old lady.

To earn some goodwill.