Hilda glanced away uncomfortably.
I didnt have any ulterior motive.
I was out picking mushrooms after the rain and stumbled upon her injured.
I genuinely care about her.
Theres no need for your gratitude.
Id save her if it happened again.
What Hilda said was true.
Nathan was convinced that Hilda had genuinely wanted to save Lucinda when she took action.
Softening his expression, Nathan spoke gently.
Hilda, I will allow you to leave, but first, please answer a few questions truthfully.
If you cooperate, you can go immediately.
Hilda swallowed nervously, feeling uneasy.
What.
What do you want to know? My people discovered two batches of gold bars beneath the floor tiles in the inner room. How did you come by these? Nathan asked.
Hilda was shocked, never anticipating that Nathan would uncover the items she had hidden so meticulously shortly after she departed for the afternoon.
She swallowed nervously and remained silent.
Nathan continued, Hilda, do not attempt to deceive me.
Every corner of your house has been scrutinized by the National Security Bureau.
We will uncover what I seek even if it means excavating the entire ground.
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s ...
Nathans words intensified her apprehension.
I⦠My husband and son earn money annually and entrust it to me for safekeeping.
It is legitimate income.
Have we violated any laws? Nathan shook his head.
Just as Hilda was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Nathan pressed on, I cannot say for certain.
If the money was genuinely earned through legitimate means, then it is naturally lawful.
Given the significant amount involved, imprisonment is a certainty.
Hilda waved desperately and pleaded, I havent done anything wrong; please dont arrest me.
Im just a simple woman from the countryside, Mr.
Payne.
Please let me go.
Nathan sighed, growing impatient with Hildas feigned innocence.
Standing up, Nathan walked to the table, poured himself a cup of hot water, and calmly drank half of it.
Your son passed away Long ago, never having the chance to grow up.
How could he have gone to the downtown area to work? Your relationship with your husband is strained; he left you years ago and hasnt returned.
Youve been deceiving us all this time.
You typically make ends meet selling vegetables and eggs, struggling financially.
Suddenly, you possess a significant amount of gold bars.
Doesnt that seem suspicious? His tone remained detached as he stated the facts. Nathan then poured a cup of water for Hilda and handed it to her politely.
Hilda trembled with fear and dared not take the cup.
Nathan refrained from persuading her further.
Observing her refusal to accept the cup, he returned it to the table.
I have the patience and time to wait for you to tell the truth.
You can leave whenever youre ready to be honest.
But I cant guarantee what will happen to your chickens in the backyard if youre gone for a month.
Nathan smiled faintly and adjusted his coat cuff before turning to leave.
Hilda panicked and implored him in a quivering voice, Mr.
Payne, please dont do this⦠I cant say it.
Ill die if I do.
Theyre too ruthless, and theyre armed.
Theyll surely kill me.
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