Chapter 246 What Exactly Went Wrong
Adrian was stunned when he heard it. "How is that possible? She is Pearl."
He already had feelings for Pearl back then.
Worried about her, he rushed back home overnight.
The assistant, holding a newspaper, was also shocked and thought he had made a mistake. "I remember you said you and Ms. Harris were classmates. This Pearl was a year below you."
Adrian's face showed more surprise.
He quickly walked over, grabbed the newspaper, and examined it closely.
The newspaper was old but well-preserved.
The headline was clear, detailing a high school murder case, the number of victims, and that Pearl was the only survivor.
Adrian's eyes were wide with disbelief, and he blinked twice, thinking he might be mistaken.
It seemed like this wasn't the newspaper he remembered.
'The survivor was also named Pearl but was a year below. Then it wasn't her. How could this be?' Adrian thought, his face turned serious. Was the newspaper wrong, or was there another mistake?
Adrian's face turned serious. Was the newspaper wrong, or was there another mistake?
Pearl had indeed gone through a tragedy; he had heard it from others and from Pearl herself. How could it suddenly be another Pearl?
Adrian was puzzled.
"Adrian." Just then, Pearl came over. Seeing them packing, she asked, "Need a hand?"
Adrian snapped back to reality, turned to Pearl, and instinctively hid the newspaper, his surprise vanishing. "No, I've got it. My assistant will take it later."
Pearl noticed his change in expression. "Did something happen? If you're busy, my aunt and I can find another place."
She didn't want to be a burden to Adrian.
Magdalen was very understanding and appreciated kindness.
When people were kind to her, she remembered and repaid it generously, so Magdalen agreed quickly.
"No, don't worry about it." Adrian placed the newspaper under a book and packed it into a box. "I plan to have dinner with you all tonight. Is that okay?"
He quickly changed the subject.
"Of course, we don't mind. Magdalen loves company."
"Good." Adrian handed the box to his assistant. "Take this away for me."
The assistant took the box obediently.
Pearl glanced at the assistant and the box. Even if she sensed something odd, she didn't press the issue.
Adrian clapped his hands. "I'll order takeout for dinner. I didn't buy groceries."
"I'll order. Don't refuse me this time." Pearl felt that since they were staying at his place, they shouldn't eat his food.
Adrian didn't refuse. "Alright."
But he still had many questions.
His gaze fell on Pearl.
He hadn't forgotten the shock from the newspaper.
He thought, 'Was the person who was kidnapped really Pearl?'
Pearl was focused on ordering takeout. She knew Adrian preferred milder flavors, while Magdalen liked bold, spicy foods.
She had to order two different types of cuisine.
"Pearl." Adrian's deep eyes looked at her, hesitant, "Do you still remember when our middle school was held hostage?"
For Pearl, it was a traumatic experience.
He didn't want to bring it up, but he was curious.
"I remember." Pearl put down her phone and smiled at Adrian. "That incident doesn't affect me much anymore. I'm living well. Why did you suddenly ask about it?"
Adrian's eyes were deep.
Pearl remembered, which meant she had experienced it, but how did the newspaper refer to another person?
Adrian was completely baffled.
Back then, he cared so much about Pearl that he might have overlooked the most crucial information and misread it.
'How could Pearl have truly experienced it? Could it be that the newspaper made a mistake?'
Seeing Adrian lost in thought and acting strangely, Pearl asked, "Adrian, what are you thinking about?"
Adrian shook off his reverie and returned to his senses. "Nothing, go ahead and order the takeout."
"I've already ordered," Pearl said. "Magdalen will have some beer. You should have some too."
"Alright."
They left the study.
Magdalen was sitting calmly on the sofa, watching TV.
For her, watching TV was a way to kill the time, but what's being broadcast was her scandal.
Pearl walked over and joined Magdalen. On the screen, Chloe was in a ward. "Everyone, follow the camera. This is our victim, Haley. Ms. Garcia, can you still hear us?"
Haley resisted the camera. "Stop filming. I don't accept interviews."
"Ms. Garcia," Chloe called again.
"I can't hear you. I don't know what you're saying. Stop filming! I don't want to see anyone right now!" Haley's face was pale, extremely haggard, a fragile beauty in distress.
Chloe seized the moment and spoke to the camera. "Ms. Garcia has indeed lost her hearing and is mentally devastated. This is also a blow to her career. The person who harmed her is likely the woman who drove her to despair. Until now, there have been many reports about her online, but she has never appeared. We hope that if you see this report, you can come to your senses and give Ms. Garcia an explanation. Even an apology would be a great comfort to Ms. Garcia's psyche."
Seeing Chloe's interview, Pearl turned off the TV.
Magdalen, who had been watching intently, turned to Pearl. "Why did you turn it off? Keep watching."
Pearl said, "This is Chloe's interview. Why would she go to Haley's ward? If it's her, she will definitely exaggerate and incite public outrage."
Magdalen replied, "My reputation is already ruined. I don't care. I actually want to see Haley's acting."
"Haley said the place was sealed off, and reporters were not allowed in. Chloe shouldn't be able to get in."
Chloe would do anything for a story.
With so many reporters outside, her being able to get in meant she had put in a lot of effort.
Haley didn't say anything in front of the camera, but in reality, she said everything.
"With Haley like that, I already know how the netizens will scold me," Magdalen said nonchalantly. "She says she doesn't want an interview, but she gives all the information to the reporter. 'I can't hear, I'm miserable, I'm mentally devastated.'"
"If you know, then don't make yourself unhappy. I've ordered takeout, all your favorites. You can also have some drinks."
"Alright, I need to drink a lot tonight to help me sleep well."
Magdalen didn't care, but Pearl took it to heart.
Haley was now staying at Serenity Haven Estates, making it easier to track her movements.
Pearl walked to a corner and made a phone call. "Follow Haley for me. Remember, don't let her find out she's being followed. If anything strange happens, make sure to inform me immediately!"
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When Haley walked into Serenity Haven Estates, she noticed that every plant and flower was fresh.
She walked and looked around, then sat down on the sofa inside.
"Ms. Garcia," a servant saw her and greeted her respectfully.
Haley looked up at the servant. Compared to the title "Ms. Garcia," she preferred "Madam."
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