Chapter 575
CHAPTER 575 DRUGGED
On the other hand, Elspeth was perplexed. She wasn''t sure what had happened, so she left her
mother''s house first. In addition, she also decided against calling the police for the time being. If she
identally offended that person, they might hurt Helia.
When she arrived home, Welson was already there with a few men. He was still wearing his off-white
shirt and suit pants but with a coat draped over his shoulders. The anxious look on his face made him
look like he had rushed over. His palm was icy cold, and when he ced it over hers, she shuddered
from the piercing coldness. "What happened to your mom? What on earth is happening?"
He sounded edgy, and he didn''t seem to be faking it. Therefore, it''s unlikely that he''s the perpetrator.
She figured he would''ve looked awkward if it were all an act. Pursing her lips, she tried to not let her
hatred show. "My mom… She might have been kidnapped."
Hearing the mention of ''kidnap,'' he frowned. "Could it be done by an enemy?"
So, who else could have a grudge against me if he didn''t kidnap my mom? Elspeth took a deep breath.
"I know who it is. I''ll call her right now." Then, she pulled out her phone and keyed the number.
"What do you want?" On the other end of the phone, Jasmine didn''t sound friendly. Her voice was even
tinged with rage.
The rtionship between the two was consistently antagonistic. How could they possibly converse with
tranquility?
"I have no time to bicker with you. Tell me what you''re calling me for, or I''ll hang up."
Although Elspeth could hear the impatience in Jasmine''s voice, she also detected a hint of anxiety.
"Where did you take my mom, Jasmine?" Her question sounded more like a demand.
Taken aback, Jasmine went silent for a moment before blowing up. "Who knows where your mom is?
Why are you asking me that?!"
"I''m asking you onest time. Where is she?" Based on Jasmine''s response, Elspeth was almost
confident it was her. If it isn''t Jasmine, it is probably written by Old Mr. McGrath.
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"Have you gone nuts? I told you it wasn''t me!"
"If you don''t tell me, I''ll find Old Mr. McGrath."
"Whatever!" Jasmine murmured. After saying that, she hung up the phone.
Since Elspeth put her phone on speaker, everyone could overhear their conversation.
On the other hand, Welson, seated next to her, inquired, "Is it really her? Why does she sound
innocent?"
"Jasmine is a terrible liar." Then, she took a deep breath and decided, "I''m going to look for Old Mr.
McGrath."
Unable to hide the uneasiness in his eyes, he offered, "I''lle with you!"
"You will be of no help if youe." Elspeth had reservations about bringing Welson along. She wasn''t
sure what might happenter, and if something did happen, she wouldn''t be able to protect him.
However, he was unfazed by her response, so he stood and announced solemnly, "You''re my daughter.
If you save your mom in such a dangerous ce, how am I supposed to feel at ease about letting you
go alone? Bring me for extra protection."
When she heard that, she was taken aback by his self-proimed willingness to assume the paternal
role. "Sure."
Half an hourter, Elspeth and Welson arrived at McGrath Residence. The residence''s gate was locked
as if they anticipated her arrival and were intentionally avoiding her. Still, she recalled that Old Mr.
McGrath had told her about a hidden passageway thest time she was there.
After that, she and Welson discussed their n and decided that he would wait at the entrance while
she would sneak into the secret passage to check on the situation. However, he was apprehensive
about allowing her to take risks. Still, he had no choice but to let her leave after failing to convince her
during the argument.
After going one round in McGrath Residence, Elspeth noticed a stone b at the corner of the wall.
The stone b appeared rtively new, and its color did not match the surrounding wall. She took a
little effort to remove it and saw the secret passage. Ultimately, she decided to enter after much
deliberation.
It was a long walk, and it took her some time before she finally saw a glimmer of light at the end of the
passageway. As soon as she climbed over, she heard an old man''s voice. "Long time no see. You''re
finally here."
As her gazended on Old Mr. McGrath, who was not too far away, she asked icily, "Where did you
take my mom?"
Haris chuckled without answering Elspeth. Then, he replied, "After making it this far, the only thing
you''ve asked is that serious question?"
Based on his response, I''m convinced he has kidnapped my mom. Suddenly, she shuddered at the
memory of the bloodstain on the ground from earlier. "I don''t want to waste time with you."
His eyes welled up withpassion as he sighed. "You''re still as disobedient as before." Following
that, he felt a cold light shing before his eyes. The next moment, a knife was held against his neck.
"Are you trying to kill me out of impulse? Don''t you want to know where your mom is?"
Haris showed no signs of rm and instead stared at Elspeth calmly as if he knew she wouldn''t dare to
take a step further.
Nevertheless, she tightened her grip on the knife. "Of course, I won''t kill you easily. If you don''t tell me
where my mom is, I will make sure you suffer a miserable death." Although she rarely killed anyone, if
anything happened to Helia, she would not hesitate to kill him.
Haris'' gaze gradually drifted to the house at the corner. "Alright. I''ll stop teasing you now. The person
you want to meet is in that room."
After hearing that, Elspeth quickly sheathed her knife and retreated, staring at him coldly. "If you lie to
me, I won''t let you go!"
"Why should I lie to you? Tell me, what have I lied to you about?" He smiled and caressed his beard,
looking like an innocent man.
Despite her reservations, she decided to go inside the house and check it out. So, she braced herself
in her mind and stepped inside, where she discovered a wounded and unconscious person lying on a
bed nearby. It was Helia!
Seeing the miserable state her mother was in, Elspeth quickly went over. Then, she put her finger to
her mother''s nose to feel her breath. When she detected Helia''s faint breaths, she immediately carried
her mother on her back and prepared to leave.
However, as she approached the door, the man outside smiled. "Do you believe you''ll be able to leave
easily now that you''re here?"
As soon as Haris finished his sentence, she suddenly felt sluggish, and her mother also slipped off her
back and fell to the ground.