Chapter 973
Chapter 973 Something Happens To Simon
“Simon...”
Seeing her in this state, Simon couldn''t help but burst into heartyughter.
She blushed after being teased by him, it was clear that she had never experienced love as she was so
naive and pure.
Seeing her blush with annoyance, and about to storm out of the study, Simon quickly reached out to
stop her, pulling her into his embrace.
“Alright, enough teasing. Let''s get down to business. I''ve devised a n to lure Wilbur out of the
Rogers castle.
“News just came in from the top detective of Luther Group. They''ve cast a wide and have now
captured Wilbur.”
Catherine''s face lit up with joy, and no longer struggled. She looked up at him and asked, “Really?”
With Wilbur in hand, the lives of her parents and siblings were secured.
To be honest, she was genuinely worried about failingpletely, having to watch helplessly as her
loved ones died one by one before her eyes in the end.
Now that she had Wilbur, she didn''t have to worry about this problem anymore.
When the timees, she would negotiate with the first branch of the family using Wilbur''s life as
leverage. She believed that they would spare them.
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Simon pinched his nose andughed. “How dare I joke about such a matter? It''s a matter of life and
death for your family.”
“My people will bring Wilbur over in a bit. Let''s control him in our hands, and negotiate with the first
branch of the family tomorrow.”
Tears welled up in Catherine''s eyes. “Simon, thank you.”
Simon raised an eyebrow. His expression was a yful mix of amusement and seriousness. “Verbal
gratitude is worthless,” he said. “You need to show your thanks through actions.”
Her charming face flushed red, and she abruptly pushed him away. “Can''t you be serious when we''re in
such a dangerous situation?”
Simon found it somewhat amusing. “I meant for you to kiss me again. Where did your mind wander off
to?”
Catherine was a little stunned.
Yeah, what kind of jumbled thoughts have I been having?
Simon suddenly leaned in close to her, asking in a deep, resonant voice, “You are the one with the dirty
mind. Usually, those who think that way are desperate for something, or else...”
Catherine swung her hand fiercely.
In an instant, a faint fragrance wafted towards him. Simon inwardly cursed, and instinctively wanted to
dodge.
But it was still a step toote. As soon as the fragrance entered his body, it immediately took effect.
Every ounce of strength was drained from his body, causing him to copse into the sofa.
“You...”
Simon, you need to rest. Get some sleep. Don''t wear yourself out.
All the words were swallowed back after lingering around her lips.
She used a sedative fragrance on him, not out of anger or embarrassment, but simply because she
cared for him. He was too tired and needed rest.
Simon felt a warm and sweet sensation in his heart, as if it was filled with honey. Gradually, he gave up
resisting, sumbing to the wave of sleepiness that washed over him. Before long, he drifted off to
sleep.
With a tender demeanor, Catherine strolled over to the sofa, bent down and nted a kiss on his
forehead. Then, she turned around and walked out of the study.
Half an hourter, a few individuals dressed in ck discreetly handed Wilbur over to her.
She ordered her subordinates to lock him in the dungeon, nning to negotiate with Broderick the next
morning.
After all was done, she made another trip to the main house.
Inside the study.
Looking at Joseph seated on the sofa, Catherine said with a nod, “Father, I am no match for Uncle
Broderick. I can''tpete with him.
“Half an hour ago, I took control of Wilbur. I am preparing to negotiate with the first branch of the family
tomorrow.
If Uncle Broderick agrees to let us go, you, Mommy, and Harvey shoulde with me to Hallsbay.”
Joseph''s head hung low, a glint of murderous intent shing in his eyes.
If it weren''t for herst shred of usefulness, he would want to kill her right now.
“Cath, are we really going to hand over the position of head of the family to those ambitious ones? The
Rogers family won''tst long in their hands, and when that timees, we''ll be the ones med for
the family''s downfall.”
Catherine slowly knelt on the ground, choking back tears. “I know you can''t bear to leave this home,
but our lives are more important.”
Joseph clenched his fists, suppressing the rage within him.
“Alright then. Since you''ve decided to do this, I''ll support you.”
A smile appeared on Catherine''s face, just as he was about to speak, Oswald walked in from outside
suddenly.
“Oh, Oswald, how did you end up here? Didn''t I ask you to keep an eye on the dungeon?”
Oswald ignored her and walked straight to Joseph. He respectfully said, “Mr. Joseph, Wilbur and that
kid Lester have already been locked in the secret chamber of the main house.”
A hint of surprise shed across Catherine''s eyes.
She was not foolish, so how could she not see the current situation.
Clearly, Oswald had defected and sided with her father.
Is this really necessary?
Does it make a difference to whom he serves?
“Oswald, what... what do you mean by this?”
Before Oswald could speak, Joseph slowly rose from the sofa.
He paced over to Catherine, then abruptly raised his arm and pped her hard across the face.
No one knew how much force he used in that p, but Catherine was actually thrown to the ground by
it.
“You rebellious girl, over the years, I have gone against the crowd, solely to support your rise to power.
It can be said that I have ced great expectations on you.
“Well, look at you, giving up such immense power as if it''s nothing. Who do you think you are that you
can make decisions for me?”
Catherine''s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at her father. Her voice trembled as she asked,
“So, yourpliance earlier was a lie? You had Oswald send Wilbur over because you wanted to fight
my uncle to the death?
“Father, you should know that Uncle Broderick is blinded by greed. He could even sacrifice his own son
at a critical moment.
“So he''ll never agree to surrender even if you force him to that. Listen to me, let''s use Wilbur as a
bargaining chip to secure a way out. Isn''t it better to prioritize our survival?”
A cold light shed in Joseph''s eyes, he gritted his teeth and said, “It''s better to die a glorious death
rather than living a life of cowardice.”
“My dear daughter, I know you fancy that young man, Lester. So, I''ve asked Oswald to invite him over
to the main house.
“His life and death are now in your hands. If you behave obediently, he won''t be in any danger.
“If you don''t behave yourself, he will be the first one to die, and there is no doubt about it. He''s the one
who incited you to run away, and for that, he deserves to be killed.”
With a gentle pace, Catherine slowly rose from the ground, her eyes blurred with tears as she looked at
Joseph and asked, “What do you want me to do?”
“It''s simple. Keep attacking your uncle''s family, throw all your forces into it, and inflict heavy damage on
them.”
Catherine''s eyes reddened, and she yelled at him, “Those are precious human lives we''re talking
about.”
“I don''t care. Either you severely injure your uncle, or I''ll deliver you a corpse.”
After he finished speaking, he shouted towards the outside, “ughter that brat, Lester...”
“No!” Catherine roared, and interrupted him, “I promise you. I will do it. Don''t touch Lester. Don''t touch
him.”
That''s Simon we''re talking about.
How could I just stand by and watch him die?
Seeing herpromise, Joseph smiled in satisfaction. “Then let''s take action tonight. By tomorrow
morning, I want to see a scene of your uncle''s family being heavily attacked. Otherwise, your lover will
undoubtedly die.”
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A manor in the countryside.
Juliana''s blood had already drained and was soaked in the medicinal solution.
Bailey stepped out of theboratory and said to Zeke, “She can receive a blood transfusion in two
hours.”
As her words fell, she scanned the surroundings, not seeing Artemis. She asked, “Where is my man?”
Zeke said in a deep voice, “Something has happened to Simon.”