Chapter 347 She Was Ready for the Reunion
Alexander returned two hours after he left.
"Did you resolve the issue?" Victoria asked him.
"Yes," Alexander said, taking off his coat and coming to her side.
"Was it tricky?"
"It was just an issue with the materials for the new development. The materials were destroyed in a fire. We had planned to start eight days after Christmas, but now it will be delayed. It doesn't really matter though; I'm rich," Alexander explained briefly.
Victoria silently cursed Ellington in her heart and then asked, "Did you find out who did it?"
Alexander replied, "The fire was caused by a short circuit in the warehouse wiring. No one was injured."
At this moment, Victoria deeply regretted not giving Ellington a good beating. His despicable nature really deserved it. She thought, 'He's way out of line!'
After having lunch together, Alexander accompanied her for an afternoon nap.
Meanwhile, Matthew yawned in the car and said, "We've been watching all day, and not a single person has come out."
Kimberly kept her eyes glued to the villa's gate, not wanting to miss a thing.
Inside the villa, Esme gazed out at the yard through the floor-to-ceiling window, where the sun had melted the snow into puddles.
Nicholas asked, "Ms. Penrose, what did you talk about that day?"
Esme replied, "Do you think they're really right for each other?"
Nicholas was slightly taken aback, as if he understood something. "Ms. Penrose, do you think they are not suitable?"
Esme was silent for a moment, a hint of darkness flashing in her eyes. "People who have been in love for fifteen years couldn't withstand the test. They haven't known each other for long. Do you think they can handle this?"
Nicholas looked at her with a hint of pity and regret, knowing she feared Victoria would end up like her.
"There's something I've never understood," Nicholas said. "Ms. Penrose, why did you set up that marriage with the Tudors?"
Esme paused, then replied, "I wanted Victoria to marry into the Howard family, but the Tudors helped me out. They suggested it, and both kids agreed, so I went along."
But Esme hadn't expected things to turn out the way they did.
At that time, she couldn't take Victoria away, so she had to leave her with the Kennedy family.
Moreover, Esme hadn't expected that as Victoria grew up, her personality would become more and more like Simon's. People said Victoria looked like Esme, but in reality, Victoria was more like Simon, even in temperament.
Esme wasn't actually suffering from any illness; she had been poisoned with two types of chronic toxins.
By the time Nicholas found Esme, she was barely alive.
Esme was lucky to survive, but the toxins infiltrated her nervous system, causing a prolonged coma.
When Esme woke up, five years had passed. Due to being bedridden for so long, she needed two more years of rehabilitation.
By then, Victoria was twelve years old. Her personality had completely changed; she no longer liked to smile or talk and often kept to herself.
Esme had thought about taking Victoria away and bringing her back to her side.
But the matter of Esme's poisoning hadn't been resolved. If she appeared, those people would definitely come after her again. She didn't dare to recklessly take Victoria away. At least staying with the Kennedy family was safe.
However, Esme hadn't expected Victoria to get involved in so many things. Gradually, her way of doing things became more and more like Simon's.
Esme couldn't stop her, and if she appeared recklessly, it might cause problems.
As a result, Esme still didn't dare to reunite with Victoria.
Esme wouldn't let those who hurt Victoria go, especially the Kennedy family. They had promised to take good care of her, but instead allowed others to slander and damage her reputation. It was time for Esme to settle the score.
"Nicholas, prepare the car. We're going to the Kennedy Mansion."
Nicholas was slightly taken aback. "Ms. Penrose, are you sure you want to go? What if Ms. Victoria Kennedy..."
Esme looked up at the distant sunlight, which was a bit dazzling. She raised her hand to block it and said bitterly, "She will find out sooner or later."
From the moment Esme decided to meet Alexander, she had been prepared.
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