Chapter 1862
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
Chapter 1862 She Looks Like Someone Eva was almost six feet tall, and she was even on a pair of three-inch heels. Thus, Francesca looked like a kid alongside her due to their extreme height difference.
Francesca could not help rolling her eyes at Evaâs antiques as she dragged her away with her.
Meanwhile, Danrique dared not let his guard down and shot Sean a glance.
A quick-witted Sean assigned his men to trail behind the two young ladies at once.
âDanrique, donât worry. Just let the young ladies go out for some fun. Since Ms. Cece is your fiancée, Eva will surely serve her well.â Donald appeased him jokingly.
âHmm!â Danrique hummed and continued to enjoy his meal.
Swirling the wine in his glass, Donald continued to chat with him. âOh yeah! Danrique, have you heard about the overwhelming news that Mr. Windt from H City killed himself by jumping off the building?â
His words caught Danrique, who was cutting steak, off guard. The latter looked up at him in an instant and gasped, âWhat did you say?â
âIt happened a few days ago, and the news had gone viral in Zarain at once. But somehow, itâs being suppressed at the moment. I happened to know about it earlier from my friend in Zarain,â Donald explained nonchalantly as if he was mentioning something irrelevant to him.
Moments later, he added, âHow sad! Weâd ever considered collaborating with him before that, hadnât we? After all, H City is the core of Zarain, and Windt Corporation is deemed the dominator of the market in H City. Looks like weâve to look for a new collaboratorâ¦â
Danrique paid no attention to what Donald was saying. In a split second, he lost his appetite. After putting down his cutleries, he told Donald, âIâve to excuse myself to settle something. Enjoy yourself.â
Donald put his wineglass down at once and stood up. âThen Iâd better donât interrupt you any longer. Iâm going off now. You go ahead and settle your matter.â
âOkay! See you.â Danrique rose and strode off toward his study.
When he assigned Sean to investigate if Donaldâs news was accurate, the latter explained tactfully, âWe heard about the news a few days ago. Gordon was about to update you at that time, but youâre not in the mood as Ms.
Cece was shot.â
âIs there any information?â Danrique questioned, furrowing his brows.
Sean handed the tablet to him and updated warily, âThere was already a funeral for Richard Windt. Itâs confirmed that he had committed suicide. But he was obviously set up by the others. Apparently, the Nacht family was the mastermind manipulating in the darkâ¦â
âIs the Nacht family seeking vengeance against the Windt family because of my aunt?â Danrique asked grimly with a flicker of sheer frigidness in his eyes.
Sean replied cautiously, âWeâre still clueless about that. But it seems thatâs not the case. Otherwise, theyâll not let Mr. Windtâs daughter off.â
âHowâs his daughter at the moment?â Danrique questioned again.
Sean replied respectfully, âSheâs safe at the moment. A faithful housekeeper has taken her to the countryside. Mr.
Lindberg, do you think weâve to bring her back after double-confirming her identity?â
Danrique shook his head. âLeave it first. Since sheâs safe at the moment and is leading a peaceful life, Iâd better donât interrupt her. Most importantly, I need to get the matter of Lindberg Corporation resolved soonest possible. Iâll see what I can do about her after that.â
âI got it.â Sean nodded solemnly.
âRemind Gordon to keep an eye on Eva and Cece. We mustnât let anything happen to Cece again,â he instructed Sean.
âIâve already assigned Sloan and Mylo to trail behind them. Iâll notify Gordon now.â Seconds later, Sean uttered hesitantly, âMr. Lindberg, thereâs something that Iâm not sure if I should sayâ¦â
Danrique glowered at him and snapped, âIf youâre unsure about it, zip your mouth. Get out now if thereâs nothing else.â
âYes, Sir.â Sean left right away with his head lowered. Nevertheless, he could not help feeling a surge of inexplicit uneasiness from within him.
âSean, are you looking for me?â In the meantime, Gordon advanced toward him hurriedly.
âMr. Lindberg assigned you to keep an eye on Ms. Cece to prevent anything from befalling her.â Sean relayed Danriqueâs message to him.
âOkay, Iâll go down.â Gordon turned and was about to stride off. Even so, Sean grabbed hold of his arm and asked curiously, âDid you sense anything awry about Ms. Cece?â
âHuh? What do you mean?â Gordon asked in bafflement.
Sean pointed out grimly, âI feel she looks a bit similar to someone, in terms of appearance, the way she talks, temperamentâ¦â
âWhoâs that?â Gordon cut him off desperately.
After scanning the surroundings alertly, Sean leaned closer to Gordon and whispered, âDr. Felch!âq