Chapter 387 Martin and Grace's Engagement Party
Martin picked up the picture frame and asked him,. "Whato's this?"
Shane's entire face softened, taking. He took the frame and gazinged fondly at the girl, the picture blurring before his eyes.
"That's my daughter, Elsie;, Grace's biological mother."
"They do bear a resemblance, mother and daughter."
Shane, began to speak enthusiastically as though suddenly finding common ground with Martin, began to speak enthusiastically.
"Do you also see the resemblance? The moment I saw Grace, I knew she was my granddaughter. Although her demeanor is differentdiffers from Elise's, their facial features are quite alike."
Martin's intended departure halted, and he stepped back. His gaze locked onto Shane, not missing a beat of his expressions.
His gaze locked onto Shane, not missing a beat of his expressions.
"Could you tell me where has she and her mother have been living all these years? And her father? Why have we never seen her fatherhim?"
Seeing that heShane didn't keep anything hidden since Martin was about to become his granddaughter's fiancé, Shane didn't keep anything hidden.
. After all, it wasn't a secret.
"It's a tragic tale; she wasn't born yet when her father died. Elise perished due to illness from overwork when Grace was just five, and she stayed in the orphanage until eighteen, having to drop out of high school and work because of a lack of money.".
"The day I found her, it was a cold winter day. She was delivering takeout for a cafe, it was so cold that day, and she looked helpless."
". I felt so much painful when I saw her. IfSuppose I hadn't insisted on separating Elise from her husband,; she might not have passed away so young, and my granddaughter wouldn't have endured so much hardship.".
"Thankfully, Grace is lively and cheerful, unaffected by the hardships in her upbringing."
This was the most Shane had ever spoken to Martin. It was also the first time he had shown his vulnerable side before Martin.
It was also the first time he had shown his vulnerable side in front of Martin.
With the capabilities of the Koch family, could there really be a mistake?
Where exactly did it all go wrong?
"Do you have any other photos of Grace's mother?"
"I lost them!"."
Martin looked puzzled. "What do you mean?"
Tears welled up in Shane's eyes,. "There was a huge fire atin the beginning of the year. It devoured all of the Koch family's photographs!. The only reason this one survived is because the frame is fireproof."
Martin furrowed his brow even more. A fire? And just so coincidentally?
A fire?
And just so coincidentally?
Shane sighed,. "As you get older, you tend to dwell on the past, and you getbecome chattier. I hope you don't mind."
Martin shook his head,. "Not at all."
Shane grew fonder of him by the second and chuckled,. "It's getting late,. yYou'd better get going!"."
"Mhm!"
Martin turned to leave the study. As he closed the door, he saw Shane looking at the photograph and caressing the image with his wrinkled hand.
Martin gently shut the door, and left, filled with questions.
...
Hunter, havingHaving perfected his look in the Creston Hotel, Hunter checked himself in the mirror before heading out., Bbut Patricia blocked the door.
" I'm coming with you."
She was determined to uncover who the Koch family was and how they were involved with Hunter in bringing about Martin's demise. One way or another, she was bent on visiting the Koch estate that night.
One way or another, she was bent on visiting the Koch estate that night.
"No way. Wait for me at the hotel. It won't be long."
"I've told you before, if you wdon't let me go with you, I'll run away. Or I'll call the cops and say you're holding me prisoner!. This is Y Country Y isn't your turf; your influence here isn't strong above all."
"You had a chance to run, so why didn't you? Why insisteddo you insist on going to the party with me? What are you up to?"
Knowing what was on his mind, Patricia cut in, "To mess with you, to send you to hell, to cause you trouble. Even if I can't escape, annoying you and disturbing you would make me happy,is satisfactory enough for me."
Hunter was at a loss for words, "...??".
"You' are not going without me," Patricia commandedsaid.
"What the fuck,? wWhat do you really want?"
"No thingreason. I just want to go. Are you taking me or not?"
Patricia's teasing tone pushed Hunter toward the brink of madness once again.
He felt that she definitely knew something.
"I'm heading to the Koch family for something important. Be good and wait here for me,. I'll be right back."
This time, he was determined to make Grace remember this engagement party forever. It was a warning to her; he wouldn't be a gentleman if she dared to pull any stunts behind his back again.
It was a warning to her. If she dared to pull any stunts behind his back again, he wouldn't be a gentleman.
Little did he know, that the moment he stepped out, Patricia stealthily followed him out of the hotel, called a taxi at the entrance, and followed Hunter all the way.
The place was abuzz with people from the upper class
To. Shane had Jeremy and Miles team up to greet everyone at the door to ensure the distinguished guests received the welcome they deserved, Shane had Jeremy and Miles team up to greet everyone at the door.
Inside, Riley and Sebastian entertained the older guests, mingling and making sureensuring everyone felt at home.
When Hunter arrived without an invitation, Jeremy didn't just let it slide, and; he apologized profusely. "Oh, I'm terribly sorry!. I got so wrapped up in preparations, that I forgot to send you an invite you. Please, come in right away."
And just like that, Hunter waltzed in with his head held high.
Patricia used the same way to come in, with the title of
Mrs. Watson, Hunter's wife.
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