Chatper 430
The Spare Wife by Nadia Gordon
Chapter 430 Lina Under House Arrest Sean remained silent and said, âThe matter with Westcape Village needs to be resolved as soon as possible, and if we catch the people involved in phone trafficking, theyâll be sentenced. Since youâve discovered it, the opposing party will eventually find out.
To avoid alerting them, I want you to investigate and expose this matter within a week!â
âYes, sir!â Cameron immediately responded.
Sean was currently feeling somewhat gloomy. He had come to Capitalis for Abigail, but it seemed like things had taken a turn for the worse.
Seeing his low spirits, Cameron could not help but speak up, âYou shouldnât have agreed to Ms. Quinnâs request. This has only given Eric an advantage, and heâll be returning to Capitalis in a few days.â
Sean gave him a cold glance and replied, âKeep your head on the road. My affairs are none of your business.â
Sure, your affairs are none of our business, says the man who isnât being dragged along, Cameron mused. The man was only most emotionally stable when he was with Abigail.
âThe misunderstanding between Old Mrs. Graham and Ms. Quinn is a deep-seated issue, Mr. Graham. You need to consider resolving it. Otherwise, even if you eventually win her back, you wonât find peace in your daily life. Cameron continued driving, not stopping his advice.
Sean kicked the back of his seat and said, âI donât need your reminders.â
When it came to Lina, Sean felt utterly helpless. He had no idea about the countless grievances that had built up between the two women during their three years of marriage. The grudges that Cameron mentioned were accumulated over those three years, so it could not be easily resolved.
Cameron pulled a face in a grievance, but Sean could not be bothered to pay him any more attention.
Only a few days passed since the incident with Lina when Abigail received a call from Colby.
âIâve heard about whatâs happening in Capitalis, my dear. The old woman was acting unreasonably. Next time she behaves like this, you should treat her just as you did this time; donât show her any mercy.â He had always stood by Abigailâs side.
Abigail heading to Capitalis had nothing to do with the Grahams in the first place, yet the old woman still went all the way there to bully her. It was truly beyond shameful.
I know. I appreciate your concern, Old Mr. Graham, she replied incredibly politely, which Colby noticed, feeling deeply saddened.
âYouâre blaming us, arenât you?â
âNo, Iâm not. I just think that since both families have reached this point, thereâs no need for further contact,â she said, speaking in a hushed tone. âI insisted on marrying Sean back then, making things difficult for both him and Old Mrs. Graham. All the misfortune Iâm facing now is my retribution. But I hope these punishments can end here. I need to move on with my life too.â
Colby responded with an acknowledging hum and, after apologizing several times, raded the call 111 12 Lina, who was beside him, noticed his bad mood and felt somewhat displeased. âI told you not to make that call. Why did you do that? Do you want me to apologize to her?â
âCan you just shut up?â He tossed his phone aside, looking frustrated. âCanât you see that Sean likes her? Do you have to keep causing trouble until Sean refuses to marry even after I die?!â
âOh, so what youâre saying is that I should just concede? Sean can marry anyone he wants but her! Whatâs the Quinn Family compared to us? Sheâs never conceived a child in her three-year marriage to Sean, and you expect me to pamper and support her?â She also flared up.
âIâve truly brought misfortune to this family by marrying you! Youâve become more unruly, just like at rogue. You love Kelly so much, but do you know sheâs responsible for my food poisoning?â he sternly declared.
Lina stared at him in disbelief. âWhy didnât you say it sooner if you knew it was her? Why only say it now? Youâre going to slander the granddaughter-in-law Iâve chosen over Abigail, arenât you?!â
âA slander or not, youâll find out soon enough. For these next few days, youâll stay in the attic upstairs to reflect. You can forget about using your phone as well. You better pray that Kelly is clean. If she isnât, youâll be held accountable as well. This time, you damaged Abigailâs property, and itâs because Sean managed to repair her equipment that youâre only off the hook. You wonât be so lucky next time,â he declared, calling out to someone outside.
In the past, when Colby was in charge of the Graham familyâs business, there were scores of bodyguard and maids. Now, the estate had returned to its former grandeur.
âYouâre going to lock me up?â Lina could not believe it.
âYou should be locked up for some serious reflection. Otherwise, youâre always causing trouble,â he said calmly.
Soon, Lina was escorted upstairs. The household staff had also been changed, with no one around to help her.
Colby sat in the living room for a while before letting out a helpless sigh. After a brief contemplation, he picked up his phone and called Sean.
Once the call connected, he began. âIâve learned about what your grandmother has done in Capitalis. Iâve locked her in the attic for reflection. If youâre free, return to Pendorf. I have something important to discuss with you.â
Sean felt puzzled but replied, âAlright, Iâll fly immediately.â
In the attic, Lina, after venting her anger, sat at the door, catching her breath. She felt so deeply wronged that she shed tears, finding it incredible that she had been placed under house arrest because of a woman after raising her grandson!
Unable to reach Sean, she had no choice but to stifle her grievances. However, as she gradually calmed down, she could not help but think about what Colby had said. How is Kelly involved in the food poisoning incident?
She could not understand and wanted to ask someone but was now locked in the attic, with her calls. unanswered.