Chapter 290 How Could I Possibly Leave You Alone
Matthew pointed at the safe, his eyes resolute.
Emma was silent for a long time before she said, "Matthew, I'll tell you the password, but can you promise me one thing?"
Matthew nodded.
Emma then revealed the password to the safe.
Matthew successfully opened the safe and took out some documents and a USB drive, handing them all to Isabella.
Isabella hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. She actually got them!
She was a bit excited and quickly skimmed through some of the documents. "Thank you, Matthew. And thank you, Mrs. Landon."
Matthew still remained silent, holding Isabella's hand as they walked to the door. He opened the door, peeked outside, and then led Isabella downstairs.
Pushing open the side door, Matthew pointed to a black car parked outside.
"Seb?" Isabella recognized the car with delight and was about to step out when Matthew suddenly hugged her from behind.
Isabella froze. Matthew held her tightly, his whole body trembling slightly.
Isabella could feel his rapid breathing. When she tried to turn her head to look at him, Matthew pushed her away.
Isabella stumbled forward a few steps. When she turned back, the side door was already closed.
"Bella." Seb got out of the car to greet her personally.
Once in the car, Isabella eagerly handed him the documents."These were taken from Charles's safe. They are all evidence of Charles's crimes! Seb, we can call the police and have him arrested now."
Isabella was a bit emotional, as the shadow of Charles had loomed over her and Seb's lives for too long.
As soon as she finished speaking, the sound of police sirens filled the air.
Isabella thought, 'It turns out Seb has already arranged everything.'
Seb reached out, tucking a strand of hair behind Isabella's ear, his tone gentle. "I told you to leave, didn't I? Why are you back?"
"You couldn't bear to let me take the risk, so how could I leave you alone?" Isabella's eyes welled up with tears.
"Bella." Seb cupped the back of her head and kissed her.
Charles was arrested. In addition to the evidence Isabella had obtained, Leo later provided more evidence. Besides commercial crimes, they also discovered he had secretly established a lab to develop illegal drugs. With all the combined charges, the lawyer assumed that all of Charles's assets would be confiscated, and he would face life imprisonment.
During this time, Charles was also seeking a lawyer, trying to overturn the case. But the evidence was overwhelming, both physical and testimonial. This time, there was no way he could turn things around.
While the lawyer and Seb were talking in the living room, Isabella felt stifled and excused herself to the kitchen to make tea.
Outside the window, flowers were blooming, basking in the sunlight and swaying in the wind. Isabella stared at the flowers for a long time, feeling repressed.
The kettle whistled, bringing her back to reality. She carried the tray out.
As she reached the kitchen door, she overheard Seb asking, "Is there no way to get the death penalty?"
Isabella paused. The death penalty?Charles was indeed hateful, but he was still Seb's father. Isabella had always thought that even if Seb hated him, he wouldn't want Charles dead.
It seemed she was wrong.
"Bella." Seb's voice startled her. He was suddenly standing before her. "Why are you daydreaming here?"
"Nothing." Isabella smiled. "Is Mr. Fitzgerald leaving?"
"Yes." Fabian Fitzgerald nodded at her and then said to Seb, "Mr. Landon, keep in touch."
Seb said, "Will do."
After seeing Fabian off, Isabella and Seb sat in the living room drinking tea.
The aroma of the tea swirled around them, but Isabella's mind was elsewhere.
Seb's phone rang again. He got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window to answer it. His deep voice echoed in the room, and Isabella watched his back, lost in thought. "
A few minutes later, Seb hung up. "Something's come up at the company. Bella, do you want to come with me?"
Isabella shook her head and asked, "Seb, when are we going to Emerald Isle City?"
"Tomorrow," Seb replied. "I've already asked Jack to book the tickets."
Isabella agreed. "Okay."
Isabella went to the Jose family, intending to visit Nina.
After Nina was kidnapped by Elodie last time, they had talked on the phone and video chatted. Richard had taken good care of Nina, and she had recovered. But they hadn't met in person.Since Isabella was going to Emerald Isle City with Seb tomorrow, she desired to see Nina.
Unfortunately, Nina wasn't home. She was out with Richard.
Margaret complained, "Ever since Nina and Richard started dating, she rarely comes home. They're always glued together!"
"Although I feel for Nina, I don't dare to interfere too much, fearing she'll get upset with me. She had such a hard time before, and now that she's happy, it's a good thing. I'm just worried about Richard."
"I don't know what he does for a living, but he seems to have a dark side. I'm afraid he might hurt Nina."
Isabella reassured her. "He won't. I trust Nina's judgment."
Margaret sighed. "You're right. All we can do is trust and support her."
After leaving the Jose family, Isabella ran into Ophelia.
Ophelia was probably in the area visiting a friend, and there was a wealthy woman in her car.
As they passed Isabella, the car stopped, and Ophelia rolled down the window, sneering. "Ms. Miller, congratulations on finally winning this battle."
Isabella had only interacted with Ophelia few times and had no prejudice against her, but she found her difficult to deal with. If Nathaniel still held shares, Isabella might have considered Seb and been more diplomatic with Ophelia. But now, there was no need.
Facing Ophelia's sarcasm, Isabella remained calm and replied, "Thank you for your congratulations."
Ophelia wrapped her shawl tighter and continued to mock, "Oh, everyone in Lakina knows now that Mr. Landon is lucky to have a smart and capable wife who helped him bring down his own father! But Ms. Miller, I must advise you not to go too far. After all, Emma helped you before. You shouldn't be so ruthless, sending Matthew to prison and Charles too, leaving no way out for them."
Isabella frowned. "What do you mean?"
Ophelia rolled her eyes. "You really don't know? Emma and Matthew have both disappeared."
Isabella really didn't know.
It had been several days since Charles's birthday party.Initially, Isabella had even considered having Emma come forward to accuse Charles of illegal drug use and domestic violence. She had called Emma, but Emma had refused.
