“Stop right there, young lady! I have a serious question to ask you!” Jessica raised her voice.
Sophia turned around and asked, “What is it?”
“Are you still not over Leo?” Jessica interrogated.
A melancholic expression appeared on Sophia’s face. “Mom, Leo and I are already divorced. We are in the past.”
“What past? Since you’re divorced, it means the fate has ended. You should move on from this failed relationship and start your new life!” Jessica insisted.
“With your qualities, there are so many wealthy young men who long for you. Do you really want to remain single for the rest of your life?”
Facing Jessica’s aggressive tone, Sophia was puzzled. “Mom, weren’t you the one who supported me getting back with Leo?”
“Did I… Did I ever say that?” Jessica immediately denied. “My dear, you’re almost thirty. Even if you don’t think about yourself, you should consider your father and me, right?”
“Consider what?”
“Your father and I have always wanted a grandchild! Now, your sister Tina is studying abroad, and whether we can have a grandchild depends on you. Can’t you make an effort?” Jessica pleaded.
“Mom, I’ve told you countless times that my personal matters don’t need your concern. I don’t want to get married anymore. Being alone is fine for me!”
“Sophia, you’re so stubborn. You’ll regret it sooner or later.”
“Mom, I’d rather regret it!”
Jessica was almost furious. “Sophia, are you trying to drive me crazy?”
Sophia remained silent and turned to go upstairs.
Sophia’s attitude made Jessica feel that going to see the bald man today was a wise decision. Although Sophia acted tough, once Leo was dead, she would give up as well.
Time could dilute everything.
Returning to her bedroom, Sophia took a deep breath, feeling slightly relieved. She shook her head, wondering what kind of karma she had accumulated to have a mother like Jessica.
Was she really Jessica’s biological child?
At that moment, the phone rang, and the caller ID showed it was Karen calling.
“Karen,” Sophia pressed the answer button.
“Hmph, Sophia, you’re such a friend. You haven’t contacted me for so long. If I didn’t call you, you would’ve forgotten about me, right?”
“My dear, how could that be? I’ve been dealing with a lot of troubles recently.” Sophia felt guilty.
Indeed, it had been a long time since she contacted Karen.
“Alright, I understand. You’re a busy person.” Karen sighed lightly and didn’t continue to blame Sophia.
Sophia giggled. “Thank you, dear. Long live understanding!”
“There’s a concert by Marico tomorrow night. I’ve already bought the tickets. It’s at 8 p. m. You, me, and Amaya, is that okay?” Karen directly stated the purpose of her call.
“No problem, I’ll follow your arrangement.” Sophia replied with a smile.
“Great, see you tomorrow night.”
…
In the morning, after having breakfast, Leo was preparing to go to the Seven Stars Sword Sect when Eric entered the medical clinic.
“Dr. Bloomer, hello!” Eric greeted Leo with a smile.
Leo asked, “Mr. Lynd, are you here to see a doctor or get medicine?”
“It’s neither seeing a doctor nor getting medicine. I want to ask for your help with a special matter. Do you have time, Dr. Bloomer?”
“What’s the matter?” Leo sensed the implication behind Eric’s words.
“Please come with me somewhere.”
Leo nodded and walked out of the clinic, getting into Eric’s car.
Location: Chateau Grand Hotel.
In a suite on the third floor, Leo met a middle-aged man in a sharp suit.
Eric introduced Leo to the middle-aged man, saying, “Mr. Gibbs, this is Leo, Dr. Bloomer I mentioned to you. Dr. Bloomer is not only skilled in medicine but also knowledgeable in geomancy and metaphysics.”
Seeing Leo looking so young, Jedidiah Gibbs was momentarily surprised but quickly regained his composure and extended his hand to Leo. “Dr. Bloomer, nice to meet you.”
Shaking hands, Leo smiled and replied, “Mr. Gibbs, nice to meet you too.”
The three of them took a seat on the sofa in the living room, and from Jedidiah’s mouth, Leo learned the purpose of Eric bringing him here.
Something had happened to the Montoya family in Horora City, and it was something strange.
Horora, like Carren, was a neighboring city of Langstel, just over a hundred kilometers away.
The Montoya family in Horora was a top-tier prestigious family that controlled a significant portion of the city’s economy.
The current head of the Montoya family was Emory Montoya, and he had three sons, all of whom were influential figures.
The eldest son held a high position in the Supreme Procuratorate and was also a member of the Political Bureau. The second son held an important position in the Central Military Commission. The third son, not interested in politics, was involved in business and owned a multinational company.
The eldest and second sons were both in the capital, while the third son spent most of his time abroad.
Just a week ago, a major incident occurred.
Several people died in the ancestral temple of the Montoya family, and it wasn’t just one person but a total of seven, all women.
These seven women were hired by the Montoya family as gardeners, responsible for taking care of the greenery in the ancestral temple.
The bodies were discovered by a security guard. According to the old security guard’s account, when he patrolled the temple around midnight, he found the seven gardeners lying neatly in front of the altar. Their faces were calm, as if they were sleeping.
The security guard shouted a few times, but no one responded. Nervously, he approached and tried to feel their breath, only to find that they had no signs of life.
Terrified, the security guard let out a scream, dropped his flashlight on the ground, and ran for his life.
Being old and having weak legs, he didn’t get far before he tripped and broke a bone. He was currently lying in the hospital.
Emory rushed to the scene as soon as he received the news. Seeing the scene, he was shocked. He knew that this matter was extraordinary and immediately called the police.
The police arrived, as did the forensic experts. After investigation, the forensic team couldn’t find a cause of death, as if these seven people had inexplicably died at the same time.
The police also found no clues or traces of homicide. Based on the forensic team’s assessment, it was temporarily classified as a collective suicide.
Emory had some knowledge of metaphysics and geomancy, so such a mysterious incident made him extra cautious.
He invited a local famous geomancy master to the ancestral temple to investigate, and they also visited the mortuary to see the seven deceased.
Unexpectedly, after the geomancy master saw the bodies, his face turned pale, and he walked away, refusing to take on the matter no matter how much Emory tried to persuade him.
The geomancy master’s attitude made Emory even more worried, but he was at a loss for what to do.
Emory and Eric’s father had been old friends for many years, and even though they were not in the same location now, they still kept in touch. Naturally, Emory shared this matter with Eric’s father, Jerome.