Chapter 2323

As Nicole was thinking of Preston and Ellar, she helplessly shook her head and chuckled softly. She wondered if Mr. Riddle Sr. would be angry if he knew about Preston and Ellar’s behavior when the property deeds for the Riddle family manor were lost.

‘Even if they believed me, aren’t they curious about who exactly took them?’

Meanwhile, Damien had already returned home.

“Go upstairs and check on Chloe,” Damien said, glancing at Miley.

“Okay,” Miley replied and went upstairs.

“Dad, any updates?” Everett eagerly waited until Miley’s figure disappeared at the top of the stairs before asking.

Damien shook his head. “No.”

“Why is it taking so long?” Everett furrowed his brows slightly as his expression turned solemn.

“Don’t worry. The arrangements were made with trustworthy people. They won’t have other intentions,”

Damien whispered. Besides, those things were only useful in his hands, and not in anyone else’s.

“I’m just worried that delays may lead to more complications.” Everett’s tone he did trust the people his father chose.

Damien fell silent for a moment as he wondered, ‘He’s right. It has been quite a while, but why hasn’t any news come back yet?’

After a brief hesitation, he decided to make a phone call, but no one answered the phone.

“Dad, could it be…” Everett’s gaze slightly darkened.

Damien’s expression also turned grim. Why was his call unanswered? Could something have really happened?

The butler came over, appearing hesitant with an unusual expression. “Sir, two individuals have arrived outside, and it seems…”

“Speak clearly. Don’t beat around the bush,” Damien said with a touch of displeasure.

“They’re from the Riddle family manor. They’re injured and said they want to see you,” the butler reported.

Upon hearing this, Damien’s face turned sour as he said through his teeth, “Let them in.”

“Yes, sir.”

The butler was about to leave when Damien added, “Be careful, don’t let anyone see them.”

The butler paused for a moment and answered in a low voice, “Understood.”

Everett’s gaze dimmed as he watched the butler leave. “Why did those two idiots come here?”

“Let’s hear what they have to say.” Damien also appeared displeased. ‘Are they not afraid that others would be able to trace us?’

After a while, the butler brought the two individuals in.

Seeing their bruised and battered appearance, covered in bloodstains, Damien’s and Everett’s anger turned into shock.

“How did you end up like this?” They wondered, ‘How could they look so battered?!’

The two individuals hung their heads and looked somewhat dejected. “Someone put sacks over our heads and beat us up.”

Shortly after leaving the family manor, they were attacked and beaten while still in the sacks, so they had no idea who was behind the attack. They were dizzy for a long time and immediately rushed over as soon as they regained consciousness.

“Sacks?!” Damien’s face turned ashen. Who’d dare do this?!’

“Where are the items?” Suddenly, Everett’s gaze darkened as he realized that something was amiss.

“Well…” The two individuals searched themselves thoroughly, their faces turning pale as they looked at Damien. “They’re gone,” they said in a quivering voice.

Both Damien and Everett raised their voices in unison,” How?!”

Trembling, the two individuals stammered, “W-We don’t know.”

“Don’t know? Then what did you do?” Damien’s face turned dark instantly as all of their efforts had gone to waste.