Chapter 414


    Chapter 414 Pacify Her First


    “Of course.” Harold turned his head and exhaled puffs of smoke at Shania''s face. “I personally threw him


    into the deep canyon. There''s no way he could walk out alive.”


    His gaze darkened when he recalled the situation at the time.


    The locals had tanned skin, so he sprayed his body with paint that made him look tanned. After spending


    some money, he infiltrated the local exploration team Lisanne organized.


    Xavier happened to be in the cave that day. Before Harold could find the right time to orchestrate his


    n, their exploration team made a grave mistake, giving him the upper hand.


    A team member miscalcted the number of explosives required, and his foolish mistake led to the


    copse of the entire cave.


    At that time, Harold knew luck was on his side.


    Xavier was in critical condition, with a severe head injury that left him unconscious and bleeding


    profusely. It was then that Harold appeared on the scene and, without hesitation, stripped Xavier of his


    possessions, including his clothing, phone, and wallet.


    He initially wanted to find a rock to smash Xavier''s face, but someone came over at that time. Since he


    did not have the time to deal with Xavier, he dumped thetter''s body into the canyon.


    To prevent leaving any evidence behind, he even burned off the papiry ridges on the ends of his


    fingers.


    After regaining his senses, Harold couldn''t help looking at his bandaged hands and said with a smirk.


    “Soon, I''ll be able to replicate Xavier''s fingerprint. Even the most sophisticated machines will identify me


    as Xavier.”


    “But those wealthy and powerful individuals are masters of scheming.” Shania voiced her concern. “Do


    you know how I escaped from prison? Xavier''s uncle paid a hefty sum to secure my release. He knew


    how much I hated Xavier and wanted to use me to kill him. Though they pulled countless evil tricks and


    had been scheming against each other for years, Xavier was still alive and well! So you can imagine how


    scary those people are.”


    Harold started to lose his patience. “What are you trying to say? Are you trying to rain on my parade?”


    Upon noticing the frown on his face, Shania immediately reached out and touched it. “Calm down. I''m not


    trying to put you down. Somehow, I don''t think Xavier will die so easily. We need to see it to believe it.


    We must find his body.”


    Harold scoffed and swatted away Shania''s hand. “His body? That''s long gone. All that''s left are


    memories that his rtives cling to.”


    “But how can you be so sure when you haven''t even seen his body?” Shania asked.


    Harold let out a chuckle. “The canyon has magma underneath it. Do you know what magma is? Even


    superheroes from movies will instantly melt if they fall into it.”


    “Of course, I know what magma is, even though I haven''t witnessed it firsthand. I learned about it in


    textbooks when I was in school.” Shania''s eyes lit up with excitement. “So this means not a single trace


    of evidence would be left behind! Even if you screwed up, they won''t be able to take any action against


    you.”


    Harold smirked and said, “Exactly. So just shut your mouth. A lifetime of wealth and prosperity awaits


    us.”


    “Got it.” Shania hugged Harold''s arm tightly and spoke sweetly. “I''ve been devoted to you since you


    brought me here. You won''t be able to get rid of me even if you want to. So, once you end things with


    Winnie, would you make me Mrs. Fairchild?”


    Harold lifted Shania''s chin and responded with a smirk. “So you want to be the mistress of the Fairchild


    family? Well, that depends on what you can do to make me happy.”


    Shania''s hand slid down in disappointment. “Are you not satisfied with what I did earlier? Besides, I know


    your secret now. It would be wise to keep me by your side, wouldn''t it?”


    A hint of murderous intent shed across Harold''s narrowed eyes. He questioned, “Are you threatening


    me?”


    “Oh, no. Of course not. We''re just having a chat. Do you want me to get on my knees and propose to


    you? Harold, I just want to marry you. If you think I''m not up to your standards, help me be Winnie. I


    think I can pull that identity off pretty well.”


    Harold sneered, “Do you think assuming someone else''s identity is child''s y? It''s not just a matter of


    having a different body. You''ll also have to undergo surgery to alter your appearance and master every


    aspect of her life.”


    Shania replied softly, “I know it won''t be easy. That''s why I''d prefer to be Mrs. Fairchild myself.


    Marry me, please?”


    Harold''s deep gaze flickered. “All right. I promise you.”


    He extinguished his cigarette and gave Shania amand indifferently. “Turn around and lie down.”


    He decided to keep her around for a little longer, as he found her entertaining.


    Shania fantasized about the day she became the mistress of the Fairchild Corporation, so she did


    everything she could to please him.


    She even helped Harolde up with ideas. “I have the inside scoop on theyout of the Fairchild


    Corporation and meticulously marked it for you. I''ll give it to youter so that you''ll enter the right office.


    Can I not work as a janitor anymore? It''s so tiring,” Shaniained. “Also, if you want to torture


    Winnie slowly, you must not be impulsive. If you''re too headstrong, she''ll push back just as hard. You


    won''t achieve your goal if you choose to be stubborn. You might even arouse her suspicion. Instead of


    poking the bear, you should slowly add salt to her wounds. But I don''t want to wait too long. When the


    time is right, can you just kick her out?”


    Harold let out a chuckle. “The canyon has magma underneath it. Do you know what magma is? Even


    superheroes from movies will instantly melt if they fall into it.”


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    “Okay, I''ll listen to you,” Harold responded.


    After taking a brief rest, Harold got up and drove right back to Aqua Moana.


    No one was aware that he had left or returned. Everyone thought he had been in his room, sleeping the


    whole time.


    At the break of dawn, he drove back to Lagune Mansion.


    He thought Shania''s words made sense.


    That was why he decided to return to Lagune Mansion tofort Winnie before toying with her emotions


    again.


    Meanwhile, it was quite lively at Lagune Mansion.


    Louis was the first to arrive when Winnie was still in bed.


    When he woke up this morning, he learned that Winnie had called him in the middle of the night. It was


    his mother who answered the call on his behalf.


    That was why he came to the mansion early to apologize to her before picking Xavier up for work.


    Yet, Mary told him Xavier was not in the mansion. “Last night, Mr. Fairchild came home drunk and argued


    with Mrs. Fairchild.”


    Louis stiffened at her words.


    However, before Louis could see Winnie, Josiah arrived at the house with a durian in his hand.


    Louis'' face twisted into a sour expression. “Dr. Houghton, don''t tell me you prepared that for Mr.


    Fairchild?”


    Josiah burst intoughter. “You know me well, Mr. Tanser.”


    Louis raised an eyebrow at the sight of the durian and said with a frown. “Dr. Houghton, can I take the


    durian instead? Mr. Fairchild must still be suffering from a hangover. I regret not being able to prevent


    him from drinking excessively yesterday.”


    Josiah shook his head and replied, “No way. I took the trouble to prepare this for Mr. Fairchild.”


    “But—”


    All of a sudden, a voice, hoarse and unexpected, interrupted their conversation from behind. “Give it to


    me.”


    Intrigued by the unfamiliar voice, Josiah turned around to take a look. It was then he realized “Xavier”


    had returned.


    “Okay, I''ll listen to you,” Herold responded.