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Chapter 1572
Chapter 1572
Chapter 1572
While Anne was listening to that, Corentin’s call came in.
Anne knew this was a call she had to answer no matter what. “…Uncle.”
“What did you tell your grandpa?”
“Uncle…you can’t be influenced by Tommy. He’s going to get you killed,” said Anne.
“Is that so? Since you suspected it, you should’ve come to ask me personally instead of going to someone else.” Corentin’s voice was rather cold. Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.
“I’m sorry, Uncle. I was thinking it’s not that good if I directly asked you, who had been wrongfully accused,” Anne said apologetically.
“Come over and let’s clear the air.”
After she hung up the call, Anne, who was mentally prepared, went to the mansion.
Corentin has asked her to go over, but he would not harm her.
Otherwise, he would not have picked his home which Ashlynn would be present as well.
When she arrived at the mansion, both Corentin and Ashlynn were present.
Anne initially thought Corentin would want to send Ashlynn away, but he did not. “Have a seat. It’ll be good too for us to clear the air.”
Ashlynn glanced at Anne. She had no idea if something had happened, so she could not help but feel a little confused. “What are you talking about?”
“Uncle has already found out everything I told my grandpa,” said Anne.
Ashlynn was stunned for a moment. She was a little worried.
She did not know what she was worried about. Perhaps she was afraid that Corentin would admit he had done something bad. Perhaps she was afraid Corentin would make things hard for Anne…
“I am indeed collaborating with Tommy,” said Corentin.
“What? You…” Ashlynn was shocked and furious. “You’re not slipping back into your old habits, are
you?”
Anne thought. ‘It’s really as I have guessed?’
“To be precise, I’m forced to collaborate with him,” said Corentin, “he only said he wanted me to get rid of some people. I only learned after the fact what he wanted to cover up.”
“Why didn’t you say anything then?” Anne has doubts.
“Because of my family. Especially now that Ash is pregnant, I don’t want to have any mishaps. After all, Tommy is in the shadows. It’s hard to guard against him.”
Upon saying that, he reached out his hand to hold Ashlynn’s hand, and then looked at her affectionately. “I promised you I won’t kill anymore, but I want to protect you.”
Ashlynn could not keep calm, and she stood up. “I don’t want this kind of protection!”
“Ash, you’re pregnant now. Don’t be angry.” Corentin wrapped his arm around her shoulder. “Calm down a little.”
“Corentin, is it only because I’m pregnant that you can’t let me live in fear every day?” Ashlynn was very devastated.
Ashlynn’s mind was filled with all sorts of possibilities during this period. She was truly afraid that Corentin would repeat the same mistakes.
Salvatore was not just bad. Sometimes, she felt that what he did was very antisocial!
That would make her feel very afraid!
“That’s right, Ash. Since Uncle has already come clean, it’s not going to be a big problem anymore.
Anne was worried about her. “Your health is more important now.”
”
Ashlynn slowly calmed down, then she was brought to the couch by Corentin to have a seat.
Only then did Anne say, “Uncle, do you have any clues leading to Tommy?”
“No. His phone numbers only work in a single direction. It’s always not in service when I call back,” said Corentin. His expression darkened. “I truly am regretting it. Owen wouldn’t have died like that. When Tommy’s tracks are found someday, I’ll be the first to not spare him!”
Anne gave it a thought and said, “Uncle, the next time Tommy calls you again, let me know. I won’t be bothering you if I stay here, right?”
“It’s perfect since you can keep Ash accompanied. I’ll also be at ease.” Corentin did not object.
After Anne came out from the showers at night, her phone rang. She glanced at it, then answered,”
What?”
“What are you doing?”
“I just finished showering.”
“What’s the matter?” Anne sensed the coldness coming from the other end of the call.
“You should’ve given me a video call when you were in the showers.”