“It’s not available for direct purchase. The Spring Snow Herb will be the highlight at the auction.”
An auction?
Katelyn looked at the invitation Alfy had sent her, her eyes widening in surprise. Could it be that Vincent’s source of information was the same as Alfy’s? Updates are released by Find?Novel.net
Holding her phone tightly, she said, “Mr. Adams, I have two invitations to tonight’s auction for the Spring Snow Herb.”
“It seems our sources match,” Vincent mused, his gaze unreadable.
In a decisive tone, he added, “Get ready. We’ll attend together this evening.”
Sitting on the sofa, Katelyn hesitated, her face showing her inner turmoil.
“Mr. Adams, it’s my duty to secure the Spring Snow Herb. I don’t want to impose on you. I can manage the auction on my own.”
She was concerned about burdening Vincent unnecessarily with her issues.
Vincent’s smile grew, a shadow crossing his expression.
“I’ve already made it clear. Formalities are unnecessary between us. We’re set.”
His words left no room for argument.
Katelyn nodded reluctantly, gratitude shining in her eyes as she responded sincerely, “Thank you, Mr. Adams.”
“You’re welcome. See you tonight.”
“Okay.”
After hanging up, Katelyn’s reflection on the dark phone screen showed her delicate yet slightly gaunt face. The stress from handling Carol’s ordeal had visibly affected her; her once plump cheeks were now markedly hollow.
There was still time left before the evening. Hesitating briefly, Katelyn decided to drive to the hospital. With Neil and the others growing suspicious, she and Hades had to take turns appearing in public. Otherwise, they risked exposure.
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Half an hour later, Katelyn arrived at the hospital room and opened the door. Inside, Neil was seated beside Carol’s bed, keeping vigil. He, too, appeared thinner after the recent stressful days.
Katelyn glanced at the medical equipment, relieved to see that Carol’s condition was now stable.
“Any updates on the poisoning?” she asked, her face showing her inner conflict as she gazed at Carol. Deep down, she suspected Lise. Considering who would benefit most from Carol’s plight, Lise seemed like the prime suspect. After all, Carol was a major barrier to Lise’s acceptance into the Wheeler family. Should anything happen to Carol, Lise’s path would be clear.
Neil’s gaze was cold and probing as he scrutinized Katelyn, his eyes questioning. He thought he saw traces of Hades in her, yet on closer inspection, the differences between them were stark.
He asked, “Where did you go after you left this morning? With such a critical issue as Grandma’s poisoning, you informed only Hades and then vanished.”
Annoyed, Katelyn dismissed his suspicion.
“I went to get medicine for Grandma. She means as much to me as she does to you. There’s no need for such mistrust.”
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