Reborn: Another Chance to Leave U by Hazel Ramirez

Chapter 333 Ungrateful

"Who?" Anaya asked.

"The former housekeeper of the Helms family, Nathan Kolby," Linda recounted the past calmly. "Nathan worked for

the Helms family for decades. He took care of everything for Jared after he moved into the Helm's house.

"Nathan often abused Jared both physically and verbally and often insulted him because of his mom.

"We didn't know at first. When we found out about it, it was too late.

"One month after Jared returned, Nathan was found dead in the garden on the south side of the manor.

"His body was crushed into pieces and was in the garden to feed the roses.

"If the gardener didn't see the pieces when he turned over the soil, no one would have known about it.

"It was then that we learned from the servants what Nathan had done to Jared.

"They all said that Jared killed Nathan as revenge for what happened back then.

"After that, everyone in the Helms family kept a distance from Jared, afraid that they would become his next

target."

Anaya thought about the information she had just received. "You said that it was Jared who killed Nathan. Do you

have any evidence?"

Linda answered, "There is no evidence, but Jared was the only one who had a motive. Moreover, no one knew

where Jared was when Nathan died."

Anaya laughed. "So, you just accused him of murder based on no evidence and are afraid of him because of this

baseless accusation?"

Linda disagreed. "How is it baseless? All the leads led to him.

"Moreover, Jared had been trying to take down and destroy the Helms family at that time. Kolten is his father. Isn't

he a bit heartless to treat his family so?"

"Linda," Anaya was done straightening her outfit and said unhurriedly, "if Jared really wants to destroy the Helms

family, the big houses and the luxurious life you have would have been long gone.

"All these years, everyone can see he has been helping the Helms family. Isn't it a bit ungrateful of you to slander

him so?"

Linda was indeed unable to understand this bit. If Hearst really wanted to destroy the Helms family, the Helms

family would already be destroyed.

But if he was innocent, who did those things?

"He must be guilty of the murder. Also, he indeed tried to screw up the Helms family's business in the beginning.

"As for why he started to help the Helms family, probably because he suddenly wanted to be good..."

Linda's voice trailed off. Obviously, she couldn't even convince herself.

Anaya could tell from Linda's tone that she wavered.

However, neither of them had evidence, so Anaya rested her case. In any case, she knew what kind of person

Hearst was.

She was sure Hearst was not the murderer. If Hearst was the murderer, he wouldn't have buried the corpse in a

place that was easy to get like a garden.

The choice of place was so careless. The murderer obviously wanted to make it easy for people to find the corpse

so he could frame Hearst.

As for who the murderer was, she might be able to get the answer from Hearst.

The two women didn't believe each other, so they didn't talk anymore. They were also silent on the way to the

engagement party.

The engagement party was held in an ancient castle on the cliff.

The car climbed up the mountain road, crossed the tall and ancient forest, and finally stopped at the gate of the

magnificent ancient castle.

Kolten was also in the car. Cristian had difficulties walking, so he didn't come.

After they arrived at their destination, Kolten opened the car door for Linda and helped her out of the car.

Anaya opened the car door for herself and got out of the car. She looked around but did not see Hearst.

It was more than an hour's drive from the Helms' house to here. Prudential Group's main office was closer to this

place, and it was only half an hour's drive.

Before Anaya came, she and Hearst had talked on the phone. Hearst said that he would wait for her at the gate,

but now he was nowhere to be seen.

Anaya took out her phone and dialed Hearst's number. "Didn't you say you would wait for me at the gate?"

"Something turned up. I might have to see you later."

The voice on the phone was as pleasant as ever. It was quiet in the background. There was no noise. It was so

quiet that it seemed suspicious.

"Where are you? Why is it so quiet around you?"

"I'm in the office. And I'm alone, so it's quiet."

Anaya believed his words and said, "Come as soon as you're done. I don't know anyone here. I'm scared."

Hearst knew that she was joking.

As the daughter of the Dutt family, Anaya grew up around many people and had no social phobia sort of thing at

all.

Anaya was more like a social expert. She never got awkward on social occasions.

"Okay, wait for me."

The two soon ended the call.

After hanging up the phone, Hearst, who was smiling a moment ago, immediately leaned back on the sofa. His lips

were pale, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

Nikki, who was standing by the desk, anxiously took the empty glass away from Hearst. The residual brown liquid

in the glass emitted a faint medicinal fragrance, which was exactly what Hearst smelled of.

Nikki put the glass on the desk and said, "Hearst, are you not going to tell Anaya about your condition? You're sick.

To hell with that stupid engagement party...'

Hearst rested his head on the back of the sofa and closed his eyes.

As if he was in great pain, his eyelashes were fluttering. "I'm alright. I only need some rest. There's no need to tell

her." Hearst had been poisoned by Cristian and had never recovered since. As a result, Hearst had to suffer from

time to time. In the past year, Hearst had been taking medicine to control it. It had been a long time since he had

felt this much pain.

There had to be a reason for this sudden onset of illness.

And the reason was most likely to be Cristian. It seemed that he had been too nice recently. Cristian actually dared

to mess with him so boldly. It was time to set things straight.

...

There were many people Kolten knew at the engagement party. He was holding Linda's arm and chatting with

people. Anaya was bored to death. So she left the lawn and walked into the castle to take a look.

The decorations inside the castle were as beautiful as those outside. There were flowers and balloons everywhere.

And on the wall, there were some ancient paintings, which were magnificent yet humble. She went up the winding

corridor and arrived on the top floor. It was sunny today. The forest around the castle was glowing. There was no

one on the top floor. Anaya walked to the thick stone wall and took out her phone to take a selfie to send to the

man who had been slow to arrive.

Just as Anaya took out her phone and turned her back to the forest for the pose, she looked up and met a pair of

blue eyes. It was a mixed-race man.

Anaya's hand trembled and almost dropped her phone.