Chasing the Unexpected

Chapter 184

“No, why?” Nyla asked.

Her mind was still preoccupied with when she would visit Lucia, so she had paid little attention to Clark.

“Nyla, the reason I haven’t visited you these past few days is that I’ve been swamped with work. Uncle Damon deliberately terminated his partnership with the Sumner Group to target me, and I only managed to resolve this issue this evening, Clark explained.

Nyla nodded. “I see.”

Clark felt exhausted due to her cold response. He had been getting only four hours of sleep each night due to his busy schedule and looked worn out, but Nyla seemed oblivious, still sulking.

In the past, Clark would have tried to appease her. Now, he didn’t feel like saying anything more. He fell silent, and the dining room was soon filled only with the clinking of cutlery.

After dinner, Clark went straight to his study, while Nyla drove to the police station.

Lucia’s case had not been decided yet, so she was still in jail. After some time apart, Lucia looked pale and demoralized.

When Nyla arrived, Lucia’s eyes flashed with resentment. “What are you here for? To gloat over my misfortune?

Nyla’s expression remained calm as she replied, “I’m preparing a letter of leniency. Even if it doesn’t get you off the hook entirely, it may lead to a lighter sentence.”

Lucia hesitated, showing little joy, and looked at Nyla with suspicion. “What’s your angle?”

“You mentioned something last time I visited. I need more details,” Nyla said.

Luels fell silent. She knew Clement and Cyrus were involved but didn’t have specific details. Her earlier

emarks ad only been meant to cause Nyla pain.

Seeing Lucia’s troubled expression, Nyla guessed she didn’t know much more and said, “If you don’t know more, then I’m afraid I can’t issue the letter of leniency

Lucia had nearly caused Nyla’s death. She wouldn’t earn Nyla’s help without providing the necessary. information.

Seeing Nyla about to leave, Lucia quickly said, “Wait! I know something else!

“What is it?” Nyla asked.

“My father has a day each month when he doesn’t come home. Also, the golden tiger–head ornament on the third shelf of his study bookshelf can open a hidden room that contains a safe. I’ve tried to open it, but I couldn’t. There might be something very important inside,” Lucia revealed.

Nyla’s expression remained impassive, showing no reaction.

The information you’ve given is useless. Following him might get me discovered, and I can’t get into his study,” she said matter–of–factly.

Lucia gnashed her teeth and whispered in a tone only they could hear, “I’ve been thinking while locked up.

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The code for the safe in his study is likely your mother’s birthday.”

Nyla frowned, her gaze darkening. “Do you know what you’re saying?”All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

The idea that the code to Clement’s safe could be her mother’s birthday seemed absurd.

Lucia scoffed. “Why do you think I was dressed so similarly to you when we were younger? I was puzzled before but never thought much about it. It’s during my time here that I’ve noticed something amiss.”

Seeing Nyla’s skepticism, Lucia added, “Believe it or not, but I also know a secret about your mother. If you issue the letter of leniency, I’ll tell you.”

“What secret?” Nyla asked.

“If I tell you now, will you still issue the letter of leniency?” Lucia retorted.

Nyla didn’t trust Lucia, and Lucia didn’t trust Nyla either.

“It’s best if what you’re saying is true. Otherwise, you’ll have to face the consequences,” Nyla threatened.

“Don’t worry. You’ll find that exchanging a letter of leniency for the secret I know is very worthwhile,” Lucia promised.

Nyla didn’t say anything more. She stood up and left.

Lucia’s comment suggested that Clement might have had an interest in her mother. Given that Clement and her parents were university classmates, Nyla could verify this information with Harrison before deciding whether to make a deal with Lucia.

Nyla drove to the hospital and headed swiftly toward the inpatient department. She was unaware, though that someone was observing her from a distance.

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