Chapter 226


    Howeves Patrick urned his gaze towards Gilda


    “Cat Are callest just now Patrick began.


    Refering to Aric, Gi had a hunch about the matter. “Is it about what happened at the fashion


    Patrick nodded in confirmation.


    Tve identified the person who sabotaged the costumes. He confessed to entering backstage, using


    scissors to damage the runway outfits, and concealing a de in the model’s high heels,” he replied.


    Gilda clenched her teeth in angen


    “What else she asked.


    Moreover, Patrick continued. “I’ve investigated. He’s an orphan, no ties, no family.


    “His bank ount received a transfer of 200 thousand dors the day before the incident, but the origin


    of the transfer remains unknown.


    “Furthermore, he remained silent, confessing only tomitting the acts and refusing to disclose who


    instructed him”


    Gilda grasped the situation. “So, we can’t uncover anything else?”


    Patrick hummed in response.


    *Clearly, someone is lurking in the shadows, targeting you. It’s hard to defend against. Take a moment


    and seriously consider if you’ve inadvertently provoked someone,” he said.


    Gilda shrugged, saying, “I.., don’t have any clue.


    “Well, there are quite a few who can’t stand to see me seed.”


    Patrick’s expression darkened further. “Could it be trouble stirred up by that guy, Jensen?”


    Madeleine is a prime example.


    “Could it be the Donovan family?” he asked.


    Gilda shook her head. The Donovan family has declined, and it’s unlikely they could easilye up


    with such arge sum of money.”


    Gilda made a valid point.


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    But apart from this, Patrick couldn’te up with anything else.


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    “Patrick, now that he’s confessed, let’s handle it as per the Lynch family’s customs!” Gilda said.


    Patrick understood her intention.


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    “Provoking someone from the Lynch family means epting the consequences. I’ll take care of this


    matter,” he said.


    Gilda nodded reassuringly.


    However, Patrick remained concerned about her. “Gilly, Ath is dangerous. Grandpa and I worry about


    you there alone. How about leaving everything at Glory Corporation and returning to the Frencia


    headquarters?”


    Gilda promptly rejected Patrick‘ suggestion.


    “No, brother! I made a bet with Steven to enhance my performance within a year. If I fail, I’ll leave, but


    it’s too early for that now,” she said.


    “But…” Patrick wanted to say more.


    Gilda continued, “Brother, I know you’re concerned about me.


    “But I can’t abandon this halfway. How will others perceive me afterward?


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    “Besides, I’m the Lynch family’s daughter. If I easily give up, it would shame our family.”


    Gilda’s words rendered Patrick speechless.


    “Gilly…” he began.


    “Alright, Patrick. Don’t worry. I’ll take care of myself.


    “Honestly, just give me a year.


    “If I lose the bet with Steyen in a year, I won’t need anyone to tell me. I’lle back disappointed


    myself,” she said.


    Patrick couldn’t do anything about Gilda.


    However, he couldn’t let Gilda risk her life, so he relented, “Alright, you can go back, but you must


    ept the bodyguards I’ve arranged for you.”


    Gilda blinked and hesitated for a moment.


    Noticing Patrick‘ unfavorable expression, she agreed, “Alright, I agree! It’s just bodyguards. It’ll


    reassure you and grandpa while ensuring safety. It’s a win–win.”