NovelAppChapter 61 Laugh Now, but You Won't Be Laughing for Long Ruth observed the mark on Kate's neck with a glint of satisfaction in her eyes, though she feigned concern as she glanced at Kate, gasping. "Oh, dear! Kate, what happened to your neck? It looks serious!" She tried to get a closer look as she spoke, but Kate quickly pulled up her collar to conceal the bruise, showing annoyance on her face. "Why all the ?" Kate's voice was raspy, adding to her unpleasant expression as she maintained a serious demeanour.
Ruth found Kate's irritation amusing, and she was secretly pleased when Kate was upset.
Ha, serves you right for provoking Eric! Why didn't he just throttle you? Ruth thought spitefully, yet she appeared worried as she asked, "Kate, did Eric lose his temper over the contract? He's so intimidating. How could he treat you this way?" Kate remained silent, adjusting her clothes with a cold expression.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRuth thought Kate was controlling her emotions well, but she noticed the changes in her eyes.
Laugh now, but you won't be laughing for long.
Kate's gaze turned frosty. Righ then, George abruptly entered the room, looking anxious as he addressed Kate. "Madam, something's wrong! The storage room has been robbed!" Kate frowned immediately. "What?" Ruth, too, was taken aback as she uttered somewhat incredulously, "George, are you kidding? Who would dare steal from Summer Estate? They must be looking for trouble." George subtly glanced at Ruth, silently mocking himself.
Ha, that thief must have guts, swaggering in here like this.
Kate's eyes turned cold, her voice a bit rough as she asked, “What's missing?" George hesitated. He appeared conflicted for a moment before gritting his teeth and explaining, “Madam, I'm not sure, but the storage room is a mess; it's clearly been rummaged through... Maybe you should inspect it yourself and figure out what's been taken.
Kate impatiently replied, "How would I know what's in the storage room? All the things Eric gaveover the years have been piled up there. How am I supposed to remember everything?" Holly's eyes subtly brightened, then she exchanged a glance with Ruth discreetly. When Ruth caught her gaze, she immediately understood.
Balance: 228 1 Coins = 1 Pearls: Chapter 61 Laugh Now, but You Won't Be Laughing for Long Kate hesitated, then glared at George. Hmph, useless." She adjusted her collar and stood up, heading towards the door.
Finished "Kate, lethelp you," Ruth said with a reassuring smile as she eagerly took hold of Kate's arm and guided her out.
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George lowered his gaze, avoiding looking at Kate. Only after Kate and Ruth left eft together did he steal a glande glance at Kate's departing figure, feeling unsure. Ah, Madam's performance just now was really convincing. I almost believed her!
Suppressing the cold feeling in his heart, George quickly followed behind Kate. The three of them walked towards the storage room together. The storage room was situated on the ground floor, adjacent to the servants' quarters.
As they approached the storage room door, Kate furrowed her brow.
Inside the storage room was a mess, with clothes, jewellery bags, and perfumes scattered around. It indeed En.
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