CHapter 241


    Malvina clutched Ulrich’s hand as they sprinted through the sprawling estate of Larson. Ulrich, with


    a backward nce to ensure they weren’t being followed, never forgot to express his concern for


    her, “Did you find what you were looking for?”


    “Yeah, just some trinkets. Not worth getting you into this mess with me!”


    “Zip it and run.”


    They zigzagged their way towards the curb, finally got rid of the tail of bodyguards, and hopped into


    a waiting taxi.


    Without questioning the convenient cement of the cab, Ulrich buckled up and instructed, “To


    Serene Haven, please!”


    The driver, Alioth, sporting sunsses and a casual demeanor, flicked away a piece of chewing


    straw and started the meter with a nod, “Hang tight and here we go.”


    As the taxi sped off, a parade of cars sparked a chase, their tires screeching against the pavement.


    Only when they entered the safety of the second ring road under the vignt eyes of the security


    cameras did Ulrich finally rx, though his brow soon furrowed with suspicion.


    “Hey, are you a proper taxi driver?” he asked.


    The slick maneuvers they’d just witnessed weren’t something Ulrich was confident he could match.


    Alioth adjusted his cap and pulled down his mask slightly, pointing to his ID badge on the


    dashboard.


    “I used to race cars professionally, old habits die hard. Sorry for the show!


    Ulrich scanned the QR code on the badge with his phone, only easing up when he saw that the


    driver’s profile did indeed list a retired professional racer from a well–known team.


    “No offense, you’re a great driver, I’ll be sure to leave a good review”


    “Thanks, I appreciate that.”


    The Pock family was cautious, but so was the Pris Star. The real taxi driver was currently


    dozing in the trunk, and the credentials Alioth had on disy were fabricated by Pris Star.


    Once Ulrich had scanned them, any future attempts to revisit the page would lead to a dead end–


    secure and untraceable.


    With the driver confirmed as no threat, Ulrich called Jasper to discuss their findings at the Pock


    estate.


    Aliath, with an earpiece keeping him updated, ryed everything back Noe.


    Jasper suggested, “Larson is bold, but this isn’t something he can manage with hiswork and


    skills. Il dig into hispany and trouble him alongside this.”


    “Alright, I’ll talk to our brotherter” Ulrich said.


    Beckett was currently dining with Noe and he even didn’t get the call.


    Upon arriving at Serene Haven, Ulrich used his face ID to graft the taxi entry, and they pulled up to


    the front of the Schnabel Manor After settling the fare, they disembarked.


    Alioth watched Ulrich and Malvina walk away, then spokes


    Noe, reassured, ended the call.


    Fihto hisms, “Boss, the package is delivered safely.”


    Stepping inside, Sienna caught sight of Ulrich’s dishevelled appearance and Malvina trailing behind


    him. She let out a piercing scream.


    Hands shaking, Sienna pointed at Ulrich’s tattered clothes and Malvina’s flushed face.


    “Ulrich, what on earth have you been up to?”


    Ulrich watched her with his puzzled eyes, “Huh? Nothing much.”


    Sienna was on the verge of panic, fearing the worst thing was happening. “Go change! You look like


    a mess. People might think you’ve been up to some weird performance art or something… she


    muttered


    Only then did Ulrich notice his state and hurried upstairs to change.


    Sienna, now gripping Malvina’s hand, looked both conflicted and anxious, “Malvina, sweetheart,


    he… he didn’t mistreat you, did he?”


    Malvina, confused, shook her head, “No, Dr. Schnabel was very kind.”


    “Oh, good, that’s good. So, when are you moving in with us at the Schnabel estate to keep me


    company?”


    “Uh, I don’t think that’s appropriate”


    But Sienna settled the matter merily, “Nonsense. It’s perfect. Noe will be off to college soon, and


    ra’s hardly home. I could use a daughter–inw, um, daughter around. It’ll be convenient for you


    to stay here!”


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    But deep down, if her suspicions were correct and her son had indeed done something disgraceful,


    they owed it to the girl to make things right.


    Sienna couldn’t help but feel excited–was she about to gain a daughter–inw?


    Imperial University.


    Beckett’s car pulled up to the university entrance, “Are you sure you don’t want me toe with


    you?”


    As Noe stepped out she declined Beckett’s offer, “Master Rainer Invited me: it’s probably nothing


    major. You go ahead with your work.”


    Tile pick you upter. Give me a call when you’re ready.”


    “Will do.”


    After checking again and again, Beckett drove off with his mind preupied with the incident at the


    Larson estate.


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    Palmer had already been summoned home by the head of the family, and Beckett had his hands


    full. Once he’d dropped Noe off, he humed back to the office.


    As Noe walked to her designated meeting spot with Master Rainer she tapped themunicator


    at her ear.


    Mizar’s voice came through, “Boss, I’m in the auditorium with Master Rainer. Larson’s been in touch


    with Lorne.”


    “Business dealings?”


    “Seems so, but my gut tells me there’s more to it. They seem to call each other too many times


    compared to the frequency of their cooperation. Neither Larson nor Lome strike me as the type to


    call a buddy for a midnight chat.” Mizar shrugged and continued. “Besides, their ages didn’t quite


    add up. They were neither like long–lost brothers, nor did they have the rapport of a father and son


    duo, nor the quirky chemistry of a couple of love–struck pups. It was clear that beyond the


    business facade, they probably had other, more personal matters to share.”


    Faced with Mizar’s blunt and simplistic way of thinking. Noe was momentarily silent.


    “You should experiment more with reality and cut down on the weird stuff. She concluded.


    As the school year approached, the campus was already bustling with students.


    The sound of wheels trailed behind Noe, and a slightly impatient male voice interrupted her


    thoughts. An electric wheelchair halted in front of her.


    “Excuse me, do you know how to get to the auditorium?”


    The man in the wheelchair was d in a British–style shirt, his cufflinks a perfect match to his outfit.


    His face was pale and sickly, yet there was an oddly fitting aura of broken elegance about him, and


    the corners of his mouth held a gentle, schrly smile.


    Just like that, he caught the attention of many passersby.


    Noe arched an eyebrow. A patient with an aortic dissection out of the hospital so soon definitely


    wasn’t a sign of Calvin throwing in the towel on his career to embrace a wild streak


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    It was more likely Lome had taken it upon himself i


    Noe averted her gaze and stepped past Lorne.


    I wouldn’t know” She imed.


    out.


    Lome maneuvered his wheelchair to keep pace beside Noe, “Are y


    you headed to the auditorium


    n as well? I might as well join you.”


    Im not going to the auditorium, I’m off to the library”


    “Perfect, I need to swing by the library too. Let’s go together.”


    Noe cast a cool nce at Lome, seated in ‘his wheelchair. The campus light filtered through the


    leaves, casting a


    With a chill in her voice and a mocking twist to her lips, she looked at Lome’s wheelchair


    warm glow o


    on him.


    sun, will you join me for


    “What a coincidence. You’re going exactly where I am? So, if I decide to head up to the rooftop to


    catch some su that, too?”