Chapter 244 Probe
Chapter 244 Probe
When Emily got back, she didn't break down in front of Colt. Instead, she subtly tried to dig up some dirt on the Moore family.
So when Colt came home, he wasn't met with concern from his newly found daughter, but with some pretty obvious probing.
"Mr. Ramirez, I have a friend who had a bit of a falling out with someone from the Moore family. Would that be a problem for you? If it is, I'll cut ties with her right away."
Colt had no clue who Emily's friend was, but he knew it wasn't that simple.
He stared at Emily's face, which looked a lot like Jessa's, for a few seconds before snapping out of it and responding patiently.
"As long as it's not the Moore family heir or the Nolans, it's no big deal."
Emily forced a stiff smile, her words stuck in her throat, unable to muster the courage to speak.
The person she wanted revenge on was none other than Matthew Moore's girlfriend.
Colt noticed Emily's troubled expression and subtly reminded her.
"You've just arrived in Silvermist City, and your current status is a bit awkward. The incident in Skyhaven City is still being talked about online, so I can't acknowledge you too quickly."
"For now, keep a low profile in the lab. Once you pass the assessment and become an official member, I'll gradually introduce you to others."
"But remember, the Moore family is off-limits. Not just your friend, but you too, should avoid provoking them too much."
Emily's smile was strained, her freshly done nails digging deeply into her palms as she clenched her fists.
Colt's veiled warnings pierced her heart like a needle.
Emily barely managed to control herself, nodding and pretending to be obedient, looking like a wronged kitten.
"Okay, I understand, Mr. Ramirez. I'll be careful."
After Colt left, Emily took a deep breath, glaring in the direction he had gone with a venomous look.
Coming to Silvermist City, she thought everything would be smooth sailing, but Colt didn't dare touch Matthew, and she was still being crushed by Elizabeth!
Emily had experienced the feeling of being trampled underfoot for far too long.
She hadn't enjoyed the life of a wealthy heiress for long before being knocked back to her original state, living a life of silent endurance.
Emily was jealous, resentful, and unwilling to accept it.
Why should she be inferior to Elizabeth? Since Colt wouldn't let her touch Matthew, she'd find a way to make Elizabeth walk into a trap herself!
Looking at the empty house, Emily called for the driver, a bit impatient, "Hurry up and take me to buy some furniture!"
The driver followed her nervously.
After Emily left, Colt went to the second-floor balcony, staring in the direction she had gone.
Someone approached and reported quietly.
"Jessa's situation is tricky. Her guilt is pretty much confirmed. Even if we pull some strings in the second trial, we can't get her out unscathed."
At this, Colt's mind flashed back to Jessa's face from years ago.
He only reminisced for a few seconds before coldly instructing.
"Just go through the motions. This is a critical time for taking over the lab. I don't want too much negative news."
Colt didn't want to be threatened by others, so he decided to cut ties with Jessa.
Beautiful women weren't irreplaceable, and those memories were only beautiful because they were in the past.
She had married Tomas and had been intimate with that disgusting man.
Just that alone made it impossible for Colt to start over with her.
Now, Colt only cared about Emily's lab assessment. Using this daughter well would increase his chances.
While the Ramirez family was full of schemes, Elizabeth's side was a picture of harmony.
When Alice arrived at the airport, she found Elizabeth, Matthew, and Louis all there.
Elizabeth even had a bouquet ready for her. As soon as Alice came out, she handed them over, and Louis naturally took her suitcase.
"You must be tired. Let me carry your suitcase.”
Alice looked around the huge airport, pleasantly surprised.
"No wonder it's Silvermist City International Airport. It's so grand. It's my first time here, and I'm impressed.”
Louis watched her closely, having missed Alice day and night during their time apart.
Now that he had finally seen her, he didn't want to waste a single second. He couldn't stop staring at her.
Alice had dressed up a bit today, which even surprised Elizabeth.
Matthew had volunteered to be the driver today and was already in the driver's seat. While Louis helped with the luggage, Alice also lent a hand.
Standing close together, their fingers brushed against each other's hands, and they both froze, their eyes meeting, hearts skipping a beat.
Elizabeth had just gotten into the car and saw this through the rearview mirror, unable to suppress a low chuckle.
These two were about to spark a romance.
After visiting Elizabeth's new home, they immediately started helping Alice move her things into the spacious apartment.
When the door opened, Alice's eyes widened at the sight of the large house.
The floor-to-ceiling windows offered an endless view of the river. This season, the trees on both banks were lush and green, and the scenery was beautiful.
The entire room was decorated warmly, and the space was unimaginably large, perfect for placing her plastic mannequins.
Alice looked at Elizabeth, still in disbelief. "You bought this for me? In a place like Silvermist City, where every inch of land is precious, how much did this house cost? The furniture isn't cheap either!”
Elizabeth smiled indulgently. "As long as you're happy, the cost doesn't matter.”
Some things couldn't be measured by money.
Alice's eyes welled up with hot tears, and she threw herself into Elizabeth's arms, choking up and unable to speak.
Though her family supported her entrepreneurial efforts, what they could give was limited.
Only Elizabeth had always been good to her, giving her whatever she wanted.
Alice had watched Elizabeth's journey, knowing how tough it had been for her, which made her all the more moved now.
Louis came up with a bunch of stuff just in time to see this, feeling a bit jealous.
"I helped you move, too. Don't I get a little reward?”