Chapter 137
<Chapter>Chapter 137 </Chapter>
After Paige finished speaking, Raymond responded, his voice devoid of emotion, "Let's talk about the secret funds. Miss Ann, do you have anything to say?"Marigold and her brother had lured Raymond and Paige here precisely for those secret funds.They had never expected that they would end up being outsmarted by a man with a disability and a so-called weak woman - completely turning the tables on them!Especially Paige; she was full of surprises.The ski slope was incredibly steep.One misstep while skiing down could be fatal.Marigold looked at Raymond but addressed Paige, "I rarely admire anyone, but today, Ms. Sackler, I commend your bravery. I thought you were just an ordinary woman, someone who happened to marry into a prominent family like the Carnegies just out of good luck. But today, you both have truly opened my eyes."Raymond's brow furrowed, his voice terse, "I am asking about the secret funds. As for my wife's bravery, your admiration is not needed."Marigold replied, her voice steady, "I know nothing of these secret funds. We stumbled upon a piece of information that many years ago, a few of the world's most powerful families had a major partnership. Somehow, the money from this partnership got hidden.No one knows where this money was stashed, but we heard that the Carnegie family has clues to this secret fund.In the Hawke Corporation, you, Raymond, are in charge of the Carnegie family's overseas operations, so if anyone has the clues, it would be you, right?"Raymond responded coldly, his voice devoid of emotion, "If you knew I was the one in charge of the Hawke Corporation's overseas business, why would you dare to target me?"Marigold was quite straightforward, her voice filled with desperation, "Profit! You see, my brother and I live in such a place, with no money, no fame. We have talents but no opportunity to use them.We earn our living by taking on dirty jobs. What kind of dirty jobs? Like the mess with Mrs. Sackler – our skills are being wasted on these underhanded tasks.Our abilities are meant to dazzle the world and make history."
"How can one find contentment in such an existence?" Paige questioned, her gaze fixed on Marigold. Her tone was icy, laced with a hint of mockery. "To be immortalized in history? To stun the world?" She scoffed at the notion. In her mind, no doctor with a shred of conscience would entertain such grandiose dreams.Paige continued, her words sharp as a surgeon's scalpel. "You fail to uphold the fundamental principles of your profession, yet you harbor dreams of making history? What grand illusions." The topic of the secret fund was not one Paige was eager to delve into. However, Marigold was not about to let it slide.Turning her attention to Raymond, Marigold challenged, "The key to the secret fund lies within your grasp, Mr. Carnegie. Are you not tempted to seize this hidden wealth? I refuse to believe there is a soul in this world who would not be enticed by such fortune. Such a sum could birth a new business empire, one that would tower above all others."Raymond, however, sidestepped Marigold's question. "Reveal the source of your information," he demanded. "Whatever sum you require, I can supply."Paige's gaze darted sharply to Raymond. What was he playing at?"I'm afraid I cannot disclose my source," Marigold responded coolly. "If you wish to uncover the truth, you must do your own digging. There's no need to interrogate me. I am but a small fish in this vast ocean. I will either perish here at your hands or continue to endure the biting cold of this place."Paige was unsure of how much Raymond knew about the secret fund. She also didn't know if he was aware of her previous attempt to pilfer clues from his room. She was uncertain of Raymond's role in safeguarding the clue to the secret fund, but she knew that aside from her own faction and the Carnegies who had preserved the clue, others were coveting it as well.Paige was intrigued by the force backing Marigold, but now was not the time for inquiries. Raymond had already asked, and Marigold had refused to answer. Paige would have to bide her time."It seems Miss Marigold is not inclined to cooperate," Paige noted, her voice edged with warning. "But are you aware of the precarious situation you currently find yourself in?"Marigold was no stranger to fear, but she also knew her life was not so easily extinguished. Thus, coercing her into cooperation would be no simple task.With a nonchalant shrug, Marigold retorted, "I am fully aware of the predicament my brother and I are in. If we fall into your hands, death is the worst we can expect! But if I betray my lord, that's a price I cannot afford to pay. If you truly wish to take my life, then so be it. But I implore you to spare my brother. After all, if he survives, then Mrs. Sackler stands a chance as well."Paige's fist clenched at Marigold's words. It was then that Julian knocked on the door from outside. "The plane is ready."Paige responded with a nod. "Leave some men to guard this place. Take the injured one and this woman with you."This forsaken place was unbearably cold. Even with the fireplace roaring, Paige had no desire to linger.She was taking Marigold and her brother Finnegan with her. The antidote would naturally fall into their hands in due time."Yes, the injured one has been bandaged and the bleeding has stopped. We'll need to perform the surgery to remove the bullet elsewhere," Julian reported."As long as he's not going to die, that's good," Paige responded.Turning to Marigold, she added, "Did you hear that? Your brother will not die."A flicker of relief passed through Marigold's eyes. She was playing a dangerous game, but she knew Paige still needed the antidote, which meant she wouldn't dare harm her.Marigold nodded, compliant as they led her out the door and onto the plane. Seeing Finnegan being carried onto the aircraft as well, she let out a sigh of relief tinged with resentment.Meanwhile, Raymond, under the astonished gazes of Pearl and the newcomers, made his way to the wheelchair.Pearl's mouth fell open in surprise. As Paige passed by her, Pearl whispered, "Raymond's leg..."Paige glanced at Raymond walking beside her, then back at Pearl. "He can hear you," she warned.Pearl's expression turned awkward. "The leg..."Paige's eyes shifted towards Raymond. He hadn't officially mentioned anything to her about his leg. Was he pretending to be disabled all this time, deceiving her? Was he still not planning to say anything?Sensing Paige's gaze, Raymond simply said, "I'm disabled, I pretended!"Paige: "…"Pearl: "…"On the plane, Julian was left in charge of Marigold and Finnegan, with Pearl trailing behind.Up front, it was just Paige and Raymond.Paige repeated, "I'm disabled, I pretended? Raymond, that's rather bold of you, don't you think?"Raymond replied, "Ms. Sackler, how about we call it even?"Paige was taken aback. "Even?"
