Chapter 478:
Throughout the day, Wilton and Belen joined Harlee intermittently. Their discussions about the archaeological texts were vibrant and insightful, sparking a regretful wish in all three that their paths hadnât crossed much sooner.
However, Wilton and Belen stayed in the secluded study on the second floor, where the investigation into their daughterâs actions demanded their attention. With each urgent update relayed by their assistant, Wilton and Belen were struck anew with disbelief.
The revelation that their daughter had evolved into a narcissistic, ruthless individual who trivialized othersâ lives was devastating. In the solemnity of the study, Wilton commanded the room from his imposing main seat.
His daunting presence suffocated the air, leaving the assistant to falter under the weight of his silent authority.
The assistant hesitated before asking cautiously, âMr. Morgan, shall we move forward with the investigation?â Met with Wiltonâs stony silence and Belenâs brooding figure on the sofa, the assistant held back further questions, standing motionless in silent anticipation.
Abruptly, the tense silence was cleaved by the sharp crack of Wiltonâs hand thundering against the wood of the table, a startling explosion of frustration that made the assistant recoil and tense up. It was a palpable reminder of the stakes at hand.
Wiltonâs voice was cold and biting as he commanded, âKeep digging. Uncover everything. Letâs see just how far sheâll go in her disgrace.â
Sweat beaded on the assistantâs brow as he hastily replied before he could think, âAbsolutely!â
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This assistant was not employed by the Morgan Group. Instead, he was a personal aide to Wilton, not acquainted with Lindsay and thus had no motive to conceal anything. The assistant had extensively probed into Lindsayâs dealings, particularly her attempt to engage a hitman from the underworld to eliminate Harlee. Yet, he hadnât uncovered why the hitman had delayed and seemingly played Lindsay along, so he chose not to disclose those details just yet.
Having served Wilton for many years, this was the first instance the assistant had witnessed such rage in Wilton.
The assistant realized that keeping any secrets about Lindsay would cost him his position. With a polite nod, he exited the study and hurried out of the Morgan estate to further investigate Lindsayâs wrongdoings.
Once the assistant departed, only Wilton and Belen remained in the room. Wilton sat next to Belen, enveloping her in a comforting embrace.
âItâs not too late. Thereâs still a chance to discipline Lindsay.â
Belenâs faith in Lindsay crumbled after learning of her schemes.
âI hope soâ¦â she murmured, massaging her temples in dismay.
âHoney, do you think we erred in deciding to keep the child back then?â
Decades prior, Belen and Wilton had planned to terminate the pregnancy, but Wiltonâs father had intervened, persuading them to keep the child and assuring them heâd ensure the child would be well-raised.
But nowâ¦
Wilton found himself at a loss for words, unable to offer any comfort. Instead, he wrapped his arms around Belen, enveloping her in a silent embrace. They leaned on each other, finding solace in their mutual presence. Time seemed to stretch on until Belen lifted her head, a spark of an idea igniting in her gaze.
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