Taking Back What My Sister Stole novel Chapter 283

Whose secret?”

Holden shook his head, eyes gleaming with calculation. “Corrine, my information doesn’t come free.”

Corrine leaned back against the headboard. “I don’t believe you.”

Without evidence, she wouldn’t trust it.

“Suit yourself. But if you walk away now, you’ll never learn the truth about your parents‘ deaths. I came prepared with proof. Find me when you’re ready.”

Holden left the hospital room.

Corrine’s face paled.

She wanted to dismiss it, yet inner voices kept surfacing.

Some urged her to uncover the/truth, while others warned against trusting him.

After all, Holden was no good man.

“What did he say to you?”

Cecilia came in and immediately asked when she saw Corrine looked pale.

Corrine snapped out of it, lowering her gaze. “He just wants me to return to the Johnson family.”

“He suddenly wants you back out of nowhere–something’s definitely

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up.”

“I know.”

Corrine still had her wits about her. She wouldn’t decide to go back just because of Holden’s vague words.

“Cilla, I’m thinking of going abroad in a few days. I’ll return when your baby is born.”

She didn’t want to see anyone from the Johnson family again.

So she needed to leave as soon as possible.

Cecilia agreed, “Alright.”

Corrine said she’d stay with her, but how could Cecilia bear to let Corrine stay in this unhappy place for months? She’d already made arrangements.

“I got you a spot at a university. You can take Kristen’s classes there.”

Corrine was stunned.

Kristen was her idol. She’d planned to study under her before, but things happened and she never made it.

“How did you get the spot?”

Corrine asked with concern, “Did you go to Wesley?”

Cecilia hesitated, then told the truth.

“Johan arranged it.”

Corrine fell silent.

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Actually Johan..

He was supposed to hate her. How could he have arranged her enrollment now?

“Corrine, Kristen Lagerfeld’s classes are hard to book. You should head out early once your hand heals.”

Cilla urged her again, “Don’t feel burdened. This is what Johan owes you.”

Corrine’s eyes grew moist. Since she and Johan had ended up like this, him securing this spot must mean he finally understood his parents‘ death had nothing to do with her.

Fine. Between them, everything had long been over.

“I know what to do, Cilla.”

Corrine had made her decision.

She would leave the country the moment her hand improved.

As for Holden, she wouldn’t believe a word he said.

Cecilia spotted Johan in the parking lot,

waiting for her.

His slender fingers rested on the car door, casually holding an unlit cigarette.

Seeing Cecilia, he stepped out first.

“How is she?”

he asked.

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Cecilia studied his appearance and fell silent.

Johan always cared about his image, yet now he looked visibly disheveled.

“Are you alright?”

she asked with concern.

Johan ran a hand through his hair. “Fine.”

“She’s doing well and decided to go abroad soon.”

Cecilia shared Corrine’s decision.

Johan stayed quiet for several seconds.

Finally, he murmured, “That’s good.”

Corrine should leave.

“Johan.”

Cecilia wanted to ask what was wrong.

He seemed consumed by anguish.

Johan just leaned against the car with a slight hunch, waving her off.

Cecilia didn’t press further.

After standing awhile in the chilly parking lot, Cecilia turned to leave.

Johan suddenly spoke again, “Cecilia, would you consider resting abroad during your pregnancy?”

Cecilia frowned. “Abroad?”

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Johan straightened up, regaining some composure. “Could be nice to get away for a bit. Aren’t you tired of hovering around Ali all day?”

“Besides, aren’t you into perfume research?

I can get you into Catherine Bowen Taylor’s class to study international perfume techniques.”

He spoke with complete seriousness.

Cecilia declined, “I’m already Sir’s apprentice. No need to seek Catherine out.”

After all, Catherine also studied under Sir. Why would Cecilia go out of her way?

“There are other master perfumers you could consult.”

Johan persisted.

Cecilia shook her head, “Not now. My production line just got approved. We’re launching soon–too much to handle.”

“I’ll give you five million dollars. Drop those projects.”

Johan pressed urgently.

Cecilia chuckled, shaking her head. Johan really cracked her up.

Inside the car nearby, Holden watched Cecilia and Johan expressionlessly.

That Johan knew Wesley didn’t surprise Holden.

What puzzled him was how friendly they seemed.

“Mr. Johnson, shall we leave?”

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The driver inquired.

Just as Holden was about to say wait, another car pulled up.

Wesley got out.

“Drive.”

Holden commanded.

Wesley exited his car and naturally stood beside Cecilia. “Why’d you come down?”

Johan returned to his vehicle. “I’m heading out now.

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Cecilia sighed softly. She really didn’t want Corrine and Johan to have any more contact, but seeing how Johan left just now, she felt a bit sorry for him.

Suddenly, her wrist was grabbed.

Cecilia snapped back to reality.

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