Chapter 361 Is the Suspect Uncle White?
Ashley sat in the car and sent a text message to Ethan: [Honey, William told me that Mom's eyes have recovered. I need to go to William's place for three days. If you need anything, message me, and I'll reply as soon as I have a signal.]
At that moment, Ethan was in a meeting, and his phone was on silent, so he didn't see Ashley's message. Ashley couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
The siblings sat in the car, and Liam was visibly emotional, eager to rush to see Mia. Taking advantage of the moment without outsiders, Ashley ventured, "Liam, there's something I've always wanted to ask you."
Liam nodded encouragingly. "Ashley, go ahead."
"William said..." Ashley glanced cautiously at the driver.
Liam's smile was reassuring. "He's one of us. You can speak freely."
Ashley continued, "William said that Dad's dementia was caused by poisoning."
"What?" Liam looked shocked. "How could that be? Who would be so malicious?"
Ashley probed, "Who do you think is the most suspicious?"
Liam fell into deep thought and after a long while suggested, "Could it be Uncle White?"
Ashley inquired further, "Why haven't I seen Uncle White?"
Liam explained, "Back then, Landon and I were sent abroad for school by our parents. The White family's business was managed by Dad and Uncle White together. After you were kidnapped and went missing, Dad became mentally unstable. We were still young, and Uncle White became the largest shareholder of the company."
"Then why did the company's management rights later fall into your and Landon's hands?" Ashley's curiosity persisted.
Liam clarified, "Grandpa's will entrusted the company to Dad for full management, only giving Uncle White 15% of the shares. Uncle White was just a temporary acting major shareholder. After Landon graduated from college, he worked hard to achieve results and earned everyone's respect. It took many years of struggle with Uncle White to gain real power."
"And where is Uncle White now?" Ashley probed further.
Liam replied, "After losing several rounds to Landon, Uncle White was impeached by the board and went to work as an executive in a company abroad. He hasn't returned to Aivalia for many years, so you never had a chance to meet him."
"I see." Ashley acknowledged.
The siblings lapsed into contemplative silence. Liam, with a serious expression, declared, "I'll talk to Landon about this. We will uncover the truth! Whoever did this will be punished!"
Ashley nodded, "Liam, I believe in you."
As they spoke, the car arrived at the airport. Landon, still in the suit he wore when he left in the morning, was waiting for them near the private jet.
Landon called out, "Liam, Ashley."
The siblings hastened over. Landon was still in shock, exclaiming, "Ashley, is it true? Mom has been blind for so many years, and now she's suddenly cured?"
"We'll go over there, and you'll see for yourself!" Ashley urged.
Landon, feeling a bit emotional, said, "Then let's get going."
The three siblings boarded the plane.
Two hours later
Ethan concluded his meeting, retrieving his phone to check messages. He saw the message from Ashley saying she would be away for three days. Ethan felt a bit melancholic.
Not seeing his wife for three days, he would lose his appetite again.
Ethan called Ashley back, but the call couldn't go through.
Exhaling deeply, Ethan muttered, "Three more days without seeing my wife!"
Just as he was about to return to his office, his phone suddenly rang.
Ethan saw the caller ID was Doris, "Hello, Mom." he answered.
Doris's gentle voice came through, "Ethan, are you busy?"
Ethan replied, "Mom, I just finished. I was about to leave work to come see you."
Doris chuckled, "I just got discharged today and wanted to invite you to dinner. I'll send the location to your WhatsApp. Be there at six, okay?"
Ethan agreed, "Of course."
They hung up, and Ethan returned to his office to work with renewed focus.
Doris sent the location to Ethan, feeling both nervous and scared. Sitting beside her, Garrett offered comfort, "Don't be nervous. It's not as daunting as you think."
Doris nodded, "Garrett, I'm just scared."
With a reassuring smile, Garrett added, "Don't be afraid. I'm with you. But for now, don't tell him about my identity in Gold Valley District."
Doris nodded, "Got it."
Tonight, Doris planned to tell Ethan about her marriage to Garrett. She was very nervous about how Ethan would react.
George returned home to find Catherine staring blankly at her phone.
On the table were a phone and a discreet listening device.
George patted Catherine's shoulder and typed a message on his phone: [Mom, why are you sitting there in a daze? Didn't we set a trap for tonight? Is Ashley coming?]
Catherine replied: [George, Ashley said she can't make it and will come in three days. Do you think she suspects something?]
Last night, while washing George's clothes, Catherine found a small device in his pocket. After much research, George realized it was a listening device.
Recalling the events of the previous day, he suspected that Ashley had planted the device and came up with a plan.
A murderous glint flashed in George's eyes as he replied: [Whether Ashley suspects something or not, three days from now will be her death day!]
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