Chapter 137
Malcolm exited the bedroom and promptly locked the door behind him upon entering
the study.
After turning on the computer and logging into his email, he discovered a message.
from a private detective agency.
The email contained several slightly blurry photos, but he could still vaguely make out a
masked man driving a car with Sherry in the passenger seat.
He made a phone call, which was quickly answered by the private detective. “Mr. Ford.”
“Yeah,” Malcolm responded. “Have you found any other clues after searching for so
long?”
“A little bit,” the private detective replied. After receiving Malcolm’s payment, he had to do the job. However, it was quite difficult. The masked man was very cautious and didn’t leave any room for infiltration. They didn’t even have a chance to get close.
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But finally, he found a loophole last night.
He bribed a newly hired waiter at the Hilton Hotel and obtained the room number of the
masked man and Sherry.
“Room 2307?”
“Yes,” the private detective said, “I’ve found out everything. It’s a presidential suite that
has been rented for a long time. The rent has been paid for fifty years. And the hotel
has been instructed that no service staff are allowed to enter the room, not even for
cleaning.”
Malcolm stared intently at the photos on the computer screen, quickly scrolling
through them with the mouse, hoping to find some clues.
“Mr. Ford, the identity of this masked man is very secretive, and he has a lot of wealth
and power. He is not inferior to you, and I’m afraid he is not from Herzoslovakia City.”
Malcolm understood the implicit meaning of his words. Not being from Herzoslovakia City means the scope has suddenly expanded to the whole country, and even overseas
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may be included.
“Just tell me, how much money do you need?
“Five million.”
“Okay, money is not a problem. I can give you an additional one million. Tomorrow
morning, before I go to work, I want to see the room key for room 2307 at the Hilton.
Hotel on my desk.”
“No, Mr. Ford, this might be a bit difficult. The Hilton Hotel has very strict privacy
management for its customers. It’s almost impossible to get hold of a room key.”
Malcolm coldly interrupted him. “I don’t care what means you are going to use. All
want is the result. If I don’t see the room card tomorrow, I’ll replace you. Don’t even think
about getting the five million. That’s it; figure it out yourself.”
After speaking, he impatiently hung up the phone and casually threw it aside. He buried his face in his hands, lost in thought. Sherry. This name, this person, was like a curse to him, more like an addiction. Whether it was due to vanity or some other reason, he
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desperately wanted to have her. Like a gambler, even if he exhausted all his chips, he
had to obtain that target.
With a creak, the door was pushed open. He didn’t even lift his head, impatiently saying,
“Can’t you see I’m dealing with official business? Get out.”
But it wasn’t Sophia’s voice that came; it was Nora.
“Malcolm, it’s me.” Nora sat gracefully and elegantly on the single sofa in the study, like
a noblewoman from high society.
“Oh, it’s you, Mrs. Wilson.” Malcolm wiped his face and stood up. “What would you like
to drink?”
“You don’t have to be so polite with me. I can guess a little about your relationship with
Sophia, and I can also sense a little about your concerns. Do you still have feelings for
Sherry?”
Malcolm’s eyes panicked, avoiding her gaze. “There’s nothing like that.”
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“Whether there is or not, you know it in your heart, and I know it too. But don’t worry, I
came to see you just to have a private chat with you, not to speak up for Sophia.”
Malcolm didn’t quite understand her intentions, so he decided to wait and see. “Mrs.
Wilson, just say it. I’m listening.”
“It’s actually nothing, Nora smiled and said. “After all, Sophia is my daughter. The news
of your marriage has already been spread. If you don’t get married now, or if you break.
up, how will people view Sophia? I’m an experienced person. When two people walk on
the path of marriage for several decades, it’s inevitable that their thoughts will deviate
from the track. It’s just human nature. I just hope that you can calmly and peacefully
have a good wedding with Sophia. After three to five years, when this matter has
calmed down, you can announce the separation due to incompatibilities. That way,
everything will fall into place. What do you think?”
Nora always spoke in a way that was best for everyone, especially men. Her words
sounded like those of a mother who cared for her daughter, and it made Malcolm let
down his guard.
He seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. “Mrs. Wilson, thank you for your understanding.
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Sophia and I are not really compatible.”
“Whether you two are compatible or not, you’ll only know after spending time together.
Your illness…” Nora smiled awkwardly. “I’ve also asked some doctors about it. It’s not
easy for women to get pregnant with this condition, but Sophia’s determination is
strong. Think about it: you can’t just end the Ford family’s lineage for the sake of a
woman. Even if it’s for the sake of this child, you should marry Sophia first. In the future,
the child can legitimately inherit the family business. As parents, we always have to
consider the child, don’t you think?”
Malcolm nodded. “Mrs. Wilson, you’re right. That makes sense.”
“It’s good that you can understand,” Nora sighed softly. “Sophia is not very smart. When
we came back from the amusement park, she cried and told me that you actually
doubted the paternity of her child. Malcolm, you must never say such things again. It
hurts her too much.”
“Okay…” This series of words left Malcolm with no room for rebuttal.
Even if he still had doubts about the child’s bloodline, Nora and Sophia were so certain
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and swore by it. He couldn’t push them too hard. After all, the child hadn’t been born
yet, and a paternity test would only reveal the truth after nine months.
Seeing that Malcolm remained silent, Nora casually asked, “Malcolm, have you not filed
for divorce with Sherry yet?”
Malcolm instantly became alert. “Mrs. Wilson, what do you want to ask?”
“It’s nothing. It’s just that this concert incident has made me concerned. Sherry’s
marital status was exposed. Now, both you and Sophia are prominent figures in
Herzoslovakia City. If it were to be revealed one day that Sophia is not married… that
wouldn’t be ideal, would it?”
