Aldenâs gaze was sharp and dangerous, while Everett looked calm.
He then explained, âIâm sorry, Mr. Winters. I didnât mean to look into your familyâs secret. I found out
about it by accident when I looked into Ninianâs disappearance when she was a child.
âWhen I learned that Rowan had planted a biochip in me, it reminded me of Mrs. Winters. We were both victims, and be it for my sake or Ninianâs motherâs sake, I want to get to the bottom of this so that no one has to suffer like us in the future. So, we must join hands to root out the group that has been working behind this project of theirs.â
After a long time, Aldenâs vigilant and hostile gaze gradually faded.
He then said, âYou mentioned youâve been following this case. So, do you have any clues about them?â
âYes:â Everett said without beating around the bush, â When Rowan was plotting to manipulate my
body, I found some clues regarding his dealings and contacts.â
âYou have the clues. Why didnât you investigate them yourself, or have Mr. Craig to look into it? Why do you want to work with us instead?â Alden stared at him coldly. âWhat are you up to?â
As expected from the vigilant Alden Winters, as one of the family members of a powerful family, the general practice was to rather die than tell other families about their family secrets.
It would be suspicious if someone did not follow that rule.
When something was going to detour from the usual approach, there must be a bad reason for it.
Everett looked him in the eye and revealed a bitter smile.
âI only found out about this two days ago, and I think you should know about this. The other party will soon find out that Iâve found something about them. After confirming it myself, I went unconscious. I didnât have the chance to tell Duncan yet.
âItâs rare for me to be fully conscious when I meet you and Ninian together.â
Aldenâs expression changed and was visibly moved.
âIâve always regarded him as a strong opponent. So, in my mind, Everett is a powerful and cunning person.
âBut Iâve completely forgotten that right now, heâs an actual victim with a biochip implanted in him. He canât even control his own sanity.
âI still remember the time when Mommy was manipulated. Mommy was strongâwilled and Daddy was protective of her. Even so, they could not win against the biochip.
âAnd Everett is just a boy in his twenties.
âHeâs considered preeminent for being able to find out what happened to Rowan under such a circumstance.
âPerhaps Iâve been too vigilant and expected too much from him.â
He looked at Alden once again when he let down his guard around him. He noticed he had lost a lot of weight. In his empty gaze, there was neither joy nor sorrow, no grief or impatience.
âHeâs indeed a decent man.â
Everett became calmer when he noticed Alden had relaxed and was no longer so worked up.
âThatâs why I want to tell you about it. I guess thereâs no need for me to say whatâs on my mind. Mr. Winters, Iâm sure you know this too,â Everett said weakly.
âWhat is it?â Alden asked out of reflex. He regretted it after he asked the question.
Sure enough, the next second, Everett looked at Ninian affectionately and said, âI know the Winters
family is pursuing this matter. Ninian was hurt by this. Now that we have the information, letâs take
revenge together.â
As he said this, he made it sound like he was doing it for the sake of Ninian.
Aldenâs expression darkened. He felt aggrieved and found it hard to refute him.
âHeâs already in a difficult situation, yet heâs still trying to help Ninian take revenge. How can I say no?
âBut what should I do with the anger in my heart?â
âIntegrate all the information and send it to my email. Grapie knows my email address.â
Then, he walked away angrily.
âAl!â Ninian took a couple of steps forward, worriedly. Where are you going?â
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Alden stopped and turned his head slightly as he sneered, âIâm going to compare notes with Mr. Craig.
He has a good brother, and Iâm impressed!â
He then gritted his teeth and strode off.
Ninian, who was behind him, was worried sick.