Chapter 111
When Audrey walked in, a steady and elegant figure was making coffee.
Although it was only his back view, he looked elegant and noble. The blue suit he was wearing made him look even more elegant.
Hearing footsteps behind him, his calm and gentle voice sounded. âYouâre here. Have a seat.
Audrey walked forward and sat at the table. Only then did she see what the man looked like.
The man was about 30 to 40 years old and exuded grace. It was not until Audrey sat down that he slowly turned around.
His black eyes landed on Audreyâs face. His gaze paused for a moment before he chuckled. âAuddie, you have grown up. You look so much like your mother.â
This was not the first time someone had said this. Almost everyone who had seen Audrey and her mother would say this. Audrey remained calm. Her gaze landed on the man. Her expression was calm, and there was a faint arrogance around her. The man looking at her smiled again and said gently, âEven your temperament is the same.â
Audrey and her mother had the same pride, the same flamboyant selfâconfidence, and the same way of stunning everyone around them.
âKam Troy Callahan. You can also call me Troy like you did when you were young,â Troy said.
Hearing Troyâs words, Audrey was slightly stunned. Then, she looked at Troy and sized him up. She never remembered Vivienne had a younger friend whose last name was Callahan.
As if seeing the confusion in Audreyâs eyes, Troy only smiled lightly and explained patiently, âIâm not related to your mother. Your mother saved my life more than twenty years ago, so my life belongs to her. She also took care of me when I was growing up.â
At the mention of the past, Troyâs expression became even gentler.
After a while, Audrey looked at Troy indifferently and said, âI donât remember you.â
âYes, I know.â Troy nodded and looked at Audrey. âYour mother once said that if you choose to live your life peacefully, I donât need to appear before you. But if you grow strong enough one day, I have to hand everything to you.â
âWhat do you mean?â Audrey did not understand.
âIt means that from now on, I, and all your motherâs former subordinates, will listen to your orders.â Troyâs eyes were deep as he looked at Audrey.
Audrey looked at Troy in surprise, her eyes flashing. In her memory, Vivienne was a gentle mother. âWhat kind of person is my mother?â
Troyâs deep gaze
fell on Audreyâs face. He seemed dazzled. Then he smiled and said proudly, âSheâs a stunning woman.â Audreyâs gaze gleamed. Actually, judging by the person she met last time, she knew that the mother of her host was not simple. However, she did not expect the person in front of her to have such a high evaluation of Vivienne.
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However, since Vivienne was so powerful, Audrey didnât know how she was killed by William and Rebecca back then. She felt that there was probably another reason. After all, William and Rebecca were probably nothing to Vivienne.
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Audrey narrowed her eyes. She thought of something and asked âThis mall belongs to my mother too? Did you give us the black card just now?â
âYes. To be precise, everything under JS Group belongs to your mother. JSâs business district is only a small part of it.â Troy smiled and raised his eyebrows slightly. There was a hint of pride in his tone.
Audrey was a little surprised.
JS Group, the former business empire of Chritonia, suddenly went quiet at its peak more than ten years ago. Audrey wondered if it suddenly went quiet because of her motherâs sudden demise.
Thinking of this, Audrey did not expect JS Group to belong to her hostâs mother. âWhat if I donât accept it?â
Troy glanced at Audrey and slowly poured her a cup of coffee. He then picked up the cup of coffee in front of him and took motherâs a sip before saying lightly, âYouâre very smart. You should know that William isnât your biological father. With your ability, William and that mistressâs intelligence, they canât touch your mother at all. If the mastermind could deal with your mother back then, they can also deal with you.â
Troy did not explicitly call out names but Audrey already understood. She had already been targeted.
Thinking of this, Audrey frowned slightly. A trace of ruthlessness flashed across her cold eyes as she looked coldly at Troy. âHow much did you find out?â
The corners of Troyâs lips curled up as he smiled. âYou are indeed taught by your mother.â
âSpeak clearly.â Audrey glared at Troy coldly.
The smile on Troyâs lips disappeared, and his expression became more serious as he looked at Audrey. âIâve been investigating since your mother died, but I havenât found much. I canât tell you for now. The more you know, the more dangerous it is for you now. I can only tell you the people behind it were involved when you were imprisoned seven years ago. Claire and Sarah were just pawns in their hands.â
Audreyâs expression twisted slightly. She automatically recalled the flawless trap from seven years ago.
Troy sighed. âThis is also why your mother sealed your memories before you were five years old. She hoped you would grow up peacefully and happily. She would rather bear everything alone than let you lead a tiring life like hers. The Clifford family was chosen by your mother back then. She wanted you to lead a simple and happy life. But in the end, you escape the fate of being targeted by the mastermind. Since youâve been targeted, you canât decide your future.â
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At this point, Troyâs expression turned cold. The calmness on his face had already disappeared, and his easygoing manner had become serious and cold. âAudrey, youâre still too weak now. You need to make yourself stronger because your enemies are too powerful.â
After a while, Audrey narrowed her eyes and looked at Troy icily âWhatâs the relationship between Nightshade Alliance and my mother?â
Troyâs eyes flashed. He glanced at Audrey and sneered, âThe people from Nightshade Alliance touched you?â He scoffed.
âHow dare he.â
The smile on Troyâs face was cold and mocking.
Audrey raised her eyebrows and looked at Troy.
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Troy had already restrained the expression on his face. âDonât worry. When the time comes, heâll regret it.â He snorted lightly and looked at Audrey. âWhen you have time, Iâll bring you to meet a few people.â
Audrey looked at Troy and did not answer. She frowned slightly and said after a moment, âHave you ever thought that maybe Iâm not the real Audrey?â
Troy looked at Audrey for a long time before saying seriously, âAudrey, no matter what you become, youâve always been Audrey. Youâre only Audrey.â
Audreyâs frown deepened. It was as if no one had ever suspected that she was not the real Audrey.
Dylan was the same, as did the man who had appeared before. And now Troy tooâ¦
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