Chapter 385 Patricia Comes Into Her Own
Three days later,
Grace and Martin boarded a private jet bound for Y countryCountry Y three days later.
When Grace left, she left behind a message for Hunter.
At first, Martin didn't care much. The deal between the Sackler Group and Tthe Koch Group hasd wrapped up, and his mission here was done. It'sIt was probably for the best; saves the hassleit saved him from dealing with the consequences of Patricia finding out things she shouldn't.
James hesitated for a moment, but with resolve, he handed before handing over the information he'd unearthed.
"She didn't travel back alone."
Hunter then saw the photo that was included.
"Martin?"
James reported the facts
"According to our findings, ," James said, "Grace's trip back to Country Y wasis for an engagement, and the fiancé is none other than Martin. We'veAs it turns out, we've been unable to locate Martin's body these past few days because, as it turns out, he's not dead. Grace saved him, She and probably left secretly to avoid our detection."
Hunter's pupils contracted, his gaze turning sharp and frosty.
"I didn't think she had the brain to distract me with bussiness while secretly saving Martin and getting engaged to him."
Hunter asked James, ". Are you sure this is true?"
"The Koch family has already started prepping for their engagement party."
Hunter looked down, lost in thought. "If she's getting engaged, the least I can do is offer congratulations. Since she didn't invite me, I'll just have to invite myself. Book a flight to Country Y."
"If she's getting engaged, the least I can do is offer my congratulations. Since she didn't invite me, I guess I'll just have to invite myself. Book a flight to Y Country."
James expressed his concern, "Isn't that risky?"
A confident smile played on Hunter's lips, "Grace wouldn't dare."," Hunter said with a confident smile.
"Alright!. I'll take care of it right away."
," James acknowledged the order and pulledsaid, pulling out his phone to book the flight.
James said a few minutes later, "The trip to Country Y takes thirteen hours, and you have four days before Grace's engagement party. I've booked you on an 8 PM flight tomorrow evening. You'll land at 9 AM the day after tomorrow;, which is perfect timing for the engagement party. And you'reYou're set up in the Presidential Suite on top of thein Creston Hotel."
"Got it,; you can go now."
It seemed he'd have to teach her a lesson.
The following day.
, James' arranged bodyguards arrived at two in the afternoon.
They locked down Hawthorn Hill so tight, that not even water could slip through.
After dinner, Hunter went back to his room to pack.
Suddenly, the door swung open, and Patricia stepped in with a cold expression.
This was the first time she sought him out of her own accord, without feigning madness or threatening to take his life.
Hunter was startled but mostly thrilled.
"I'll be away on business for a few days. ," he said. "Stay put at home,. I'll be back before you know it."
Patricia, impassive, declared, "I'm coming with you."
"You want to come with me… what?"
"Yes, I want to come with you."
," Patricia emphasized each wordsaid with dead seriousness.
In the past, Hunter would have rejoiced at been delighted to receive such a request.
But with the impending trip to Y Country and the likelihood if not for the possibility of encountering Martin, joy was far from what he felt.. His face turned sternexpression became serious, and he eyedlooked at her suspiciouslywith suspicion.
"Did you find out something?" he said.
Why else this sudden change? Patricia, who usually avoided him like the plague, now wanted to accompany him?
Patricia retorted, "Find out what?"
Hunter was puzzled.
"Hunter, are Patricia asked. "Are you hiding something from me that you don't want me to find out?"
Hunter was at a loss for words.
Patricia pretended she was confused, "I've been following you around because I'm afraid you'll to make you don't hurt my children again. They've already lost their mom and dad."
parents," Patricia continued,said. "If you don't take me, I'll find a way to escape and turn, turning this house upsidedown."
She dared to threaten him.
"upside-down. Have James buy me a plane ticket right now!"."
"The flight's in two hours,. hHow do you expect him to get you a ticket now?"
Patricia scoffed, mocking him,. "Aren't you the richest man in this country? I'm sure you can make it happen."
The scornful words lit a fire in Hunter's chest, and his anger reached a boiling point with no outlet.
"I'm going to pack my bags. Don't disappoint me."
," Patricia tossed out her wordssaid and turned to leave.
Hunter was fuming, his anger clogging his chest, making him feel wretched.
Patricia She appeared to be a completely different person after stepping out of her isolated life.
When Hunter came downstairs with his luggage, Patricia was already waiting for him in the lobbywith a small red suitcase.
Next to her feet was a small red suitcase.
Seeing Hunter, she boastedsaid, "I bought this suitcase online yesterday. Isn't it pretty?"
Hunter was baffled...
Yesterday?
Such a coincidence?
It's. It was as if she knew yesterdayhad known that he'dhe would be going to cCountry Y today.
Two hours later.
They ended up, they were on the plane to country Y after all.
. Patricia didn't want to sit next to Hunter, so she asked the guya man across the aisle to swap seats.
Hunter was angryincensed but he was completely powerless to do anything about it.
Patricia asked a for a blanket, draped it over herself, and leaned into her seat, and feignedfeigning rest with her eyes closed.
Though the Kochs were the wealthiest family in the country, their stronghold lay in Y Country.
Y. Hunter's trip to Y Country Y had to be linked to the Koch family.
them. She had to accompany him in order to uncover who betrayed Martin and avenge him.
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