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Chapter 40
Worried about Rachel’s condition, Nicolas didn’t send her back to the Leroix house but brought her to a villa
in the suburbs instead.
‘Stay here for now. Don’t worry about anything else.”
After giving brief instructions, Nicolas was still concerned about her state and said a few more words.
3ut Rachel hadn’t heard much of it. She grabbed Nicolas’s sleeve and looked up at him. “How can I find
evidence?”
Nicolas paused. He hadn’t expected this to still be consuming her thoughts.
He pressed his lips together, ultimately deciding not to tell her about his discovery.
Is there… really no evidence?” Rachel asked.
Her voice trembled slightly. Though she still held a glimmer of hope, she had to admit that Sophie hadn’t left
ny trace of evidence.
Even if Sophie isn’t behind this conspiracy, she can’t escape responsibility! Do you believe me?”
he looked at Nicolas with her last hope, wanting him to nod but afraid of seeing distrust in his eyes.
I believe you.”
ust those two words gave Rachel immense hope.
le said he believed her.
Rest and recover first. We’ll deal with everything else later.”
tachel’s face was pale as she gripped his sleeve tighter, then finally let go,
Trust me, just like I trust you.”
Nicolas’s final words to her were to trust him.
After he left, Matt followed behind Nicolas, confused and unable to help asking, “Sir, why didn’t you tell Miss Rachel about your discovery directly?”
Nicolas had considered telling her directly.
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But the thought lasted less than three seconds before he dismissed it.
“We can’t tell her yet. In her current state, she’d probably fight Sophie to the death if she knew.”
If Rachel impulsively did something terrible to Sophie, given the Leroix family’s patterns, they’d likely protect Sophie.
Then Rachel would be the only one hurt in the end.
Besides, he had longer-term plans.
A single strand of hair alone couldn’t destroy Sophie completely.
hree years of old scores needed to be settled together to be interesting.
n the bathroom, Rachel stood barefoot under the shower, feeling the warm water pour down from above,
vashing away some of the hospital disinfectant smell from her body.
After spending half an hour in the bathroom with her mind completely blank, Rachel finally felt exhausted,
s if her whole body was falling apart.
When she came out, she found Nicolas bringing over some food.
Have some soup.” Nicolas set down freshly made chicken broth and a plate of peeled grapes.
Rachel’s pupils moved, her gaze falling on the plate of grapes.
Grandpa used to peel grapes for her. She didn’t like the skin, so Grandpa would patiently remove the grape kins while muttering, “These seedless grapes still need their skins peeled for my princess.”
While Rachel stared at the grapes, Nicolas went to the kitchen again, returning with scrambled eggs and
oast.
The eggs were fluffy and perfectly seasoned-very thoughtful.
Rachel wasn’t the type to be precious about food. Knowing she needed to recover her strength for the battle thead, she unceremoniously began eating, though her table manners left much to be desired.
Nicolas didn’t mind, just helped smooth her back and told her to eat slowly.
“I thought you’d left,” Rachel suddenly said.
Seeing Nicolas and Matt leave together earlier, she’d assumed he was handling work matters and hadn’t expected him to return.
“I went out to buy some food. This place is far from downtown-I rarely come here, so there weren’t many
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ingredients.”
Rachel listened to his explanation while quietly sipping her soup.
It tasted pretty good.
After a long while, she spoke again: “Your cooking’s not bad.”
Nicolas couldn’t help but smile.
Despite feeling miserable, she was trying to appear relaxed, which was heartbreaking to watch.
hough her words were complimentary, they didn’t sound pleasant at all.
ler tone was so stiff-he preferred her usual melodious way of speaking.
e got up to make her some honey water: “Did Grandpa leave any will regarding Leroix Corporation shares
efore he died?”
Clang!”
he spoon hit the bowl with a crisp sound.
achel suddenly gripped his wrist: “You want them too?”
icolas set down the water glass, turned his hand to clasp her cold fingertips, their palms pressed together,
en guided her hand to his beating heart: “I want this.”
Three years ago, you took that drugged drink meant for me. That’s worth ten Leroix Corporations.”
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onald’s funeral was set for three days later.
achel appeared at the memorial hall in black, her expression solemn. This was the first time since leaving he hospital that she’d faced the Leroix family directly.
ophie seemed genuinely afraid of her now, shrinking behind Joanne when she saw Rachel approach,
he prominent red mark on Sophie’s neck hadn’t faded yet, looking rather pathetic-apparently these past ew days hadn’t been comfortable.
David stood in the center of the hall. He couldn’t be bothered with Rachel right now and showed no reaction
o her arrival.
White funeral banners fluttered in the cross-breeze as many guests came and went. Donald had been quite a
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figure in New York during his lifetime, so naturally many came to pay their respects after his death.
“Mr. Leroix.”
David’s assistant approached, carrying a safe.
“This is something the old master specifically instructed me about before his death-to give it to Miss Rachel
after he passed.”
Hearing her name mentioned, Rachel walked over.
The moment the safe opened, a yellowed will fluttered to the ground-dated the day after she’d gone to
rison.
…All shares under my name to be inherited by granddaughter Rachel Leroix. Should Rachel meet with nisfortune, they shall automatically transfer to a charitable foundation…”
Everyone’s gaze focused intensely on the document. Upon seeing its contents, the entire memorial hall rupted.
he handwriting was strong and forceful-it was a will, but read more like an imperial decree.
ll shares under his name…
Donald had owned 30% of Leroix Corporation during his lifetime, and he was giving it all to Rachel!
his wasn’t a small sum-it was enough to control the decision-making process and hold sway over the
ntire company.
ophie’s face instantly turned paper-white. She stared wide-eyed at the will, her eyes fixed on it.
This is impossible. How could Grandpa…” her lips trembled as she stammered.
oanne’s face turned ashen instantly. She stared wide-eyed, her face full of disbelief.
Donald was giving all 30% of those shares to Rachel?
Not even any to Arthur?
He… actually favored Rachel this much?
‘Impossible…”
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