Chapter 894: Chapter 894

Chapter 894:

Jose’s expression grew somber, surprised by the severity of the kidnappers’ demands. Their audacity was truly remarkable.

But what neither Belinda nor Jose realized was that the ransom idea was Harlee’s.

For her, gathering such a large amount quickly was possible, as it would be for Rhys. The Green family was among Baythorn’s elite families.

However, since the leadership of the Green Group had transitioned directly from Nathaniel to Rhys, Jose and Belinda remained unaware of the true extent of their family’s wealth.

Jose and Belinda showed no sign of astonishment at the one hundred million dollars laid out before Harlee, a reaction that would surely embarrass most people.

Belinda, ever composed, took Harlee’s hand.

Her initial shock subtly shifted into the dignified demeanor of a seasoned socialite. She turned to Jose, her voice laced with reproach.

“This is on you. You allowed those two ‘interns’ to check on me. Without your approval, we might have avoided this kidnapping.”

Jose, caught off guard, remained silent. Though it had been Belinda who had initially given approval, he chose not to place the blame on her.

Belinda then shifted her attention to Harlee, her smile warm.

“Harlee, what brings you here today? Have you managed to sort everything out?”

Harlee’s response was calm, a slight arch in her brows and a serene smile on her lips.

“Yes, everything’s been taken care of.”

Her thoughts briefly wandered to Nathaniel, prompting a slight pause.

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“Belinda, is Rhys’ grandfather…?”

The mention of Rhys’ incident darkened Harlee’s expression, a feeling mirrored in Belinda’s eyes. With a soft pat on Harlee’s hand, Belinda shook her head, her voice quiet.

Nathaniel’s frail health kept Belinda and Jose from telling him about Rhys’ incident, fearing the news might be too much for him. Instead, they had told him Rhys was swamped with work.

“We might manage to keep it from him for a few more days at most.

He’s been getting more curious about your engagement lately,” Belinda remarked, releasing a heavy sigh, her eyes glistening with a mix of sorrow, resignation, and despair.

“Thank goodness for Oaklee stepping in to run the Green Group. If not, the aftermath of Rhys’ incident would have thrown everything into chaos, and Nathaniel would have inevitably discovered the truth.”

As Jose listened, a wave of melancholy washed over him. Though he rarely showed how deeply he cared for Rhys, he had cried silently in private more than once.

His hair, once a deep, vibrant black, had turned a stark gray, as though burdened by the weight of his worries.

Harlee, her determination strengthening, turned to…

Belinda with a serious expression.

“Let me talk to Nathaniel.” Belinda’s eyes widened in astonishment.

“He’s bound to uncover the truth eventually.” With a brief, contemplative close of her eyes, Harlee’s face settled into a mask of resolve as she opened her eyes again, her voice steady and firm.

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