The individuals Jane sent to investigate acted quickly, and their investigation was meticulous. After all, they had conducted similar investigations before, so they quickly obtained results, leaving Jane with doubts.
“Boss, according to our investigation, Beatrice has not been seen recently,” they reported. “We suspect that Beatrice is involved in these matters; otherwise, she wouldn’t have simply disappeared.”
The head of security informed Jane that they had previously investigated Beatrice’s information. They had some knowledge about her, and someone like her, who was only interested in personal gain, would not disappear at such a crucial time.
Especially after Mike’s coma, Beatrice should have emerged, but they hadn’t seen any trace of her.
They conducted numerous investigations but found no information about Beatrice being present at the hospital.
Even though they hadn’t given up on that possibility, they knew they had to report this matter to Jane.
“According to common sense, if Mike is ill, Beatrice should be present. If she isn’t, there must be special reasons,” one of them said.
“But according to our investigation, we found no trouble with Beatrice recently. She has simply been staying at home,” the head of security added.
After hearing this, Jane’s mind raced. Even without any hints from the head of security, she could figure out what kind of person Beatrice was.
Jane vividly remembered Beatrice’s arrogant attitude when Patrick wasn’t at the company.
Even during Patrick and Jane’s previous interactions, it was evident what role Beatrice played.
Now, during such a crucial time, her sudden disappearance was anything but normal.
No one would willingly miss out on such an opportunity, especially considering Beatrice’s personality.
“Can you confirm that Beatrice is indeed at home and hasn’t left for any reason, including going to the hospital?” Jane asked. Since she had already sent people to investigate, she needed solid evidence and couldn’t allow any deviation.
“We have confirmed through multiple investigations that Beatrice is at home and hasn’t left. We have eyewitnesses. If it weren’t the case, we wouldn’t dare to say it,” they replied.
Jane nodded upon hearing this and immediately dialed Patrick’s number.
When Patrick arrived, Jane repeated what the head of security had said.
“This situation raises many doubts, but we still don’t understand the reasons behind it,” she said.
Patrick nodded, realizing that they hadn’t seen any trace of Beatrice in everything that had happened. It was as if she had evaporated from the face of the earth, yet they could confirm that she was at home.
If he hadn’t thought about these details before, it wouldn’t have mattered. But now that he knew, he realized that some details were likely hidden beneath the surface.
The truths he had seen might not be the real truths. They needed to uncover the mystery.
With these thoughts in mind, Patrick couldn’t sit still any longer. He wanted to call Beatrice and see for himself.
Jane shook her head in response to his statement.
“Resolving anything over the phone won’t work. If you really want to understand the situation thoroughly, I suggest you try to meet her in person.”
“Some matters can only be discussed face-to-face to better grasp the truth. It’s impossible to explain everything over the phone.”
Patrick believed that Jane had a point. If something couldn’t be clarified through a meeting, it might never be clear.
Asking these questions over the phone, he knew he was only seeking reassurance. He truly hoped to hear Beatrice’s explanation when he picked up the phone. That would clear him of suspicion.
However, Patrick also knew that if he wanted to deceive himself, there was no need to make the call in the first place.
If he truly wanted to investigate the truth, he had to accept Jane’s suggestion.
“Do you think this has anything to do with Mike’s situation?” Patrick asked. He couldn’t believe that even the most heartless person would go to such lengths. He refused to accept that his family bonds had been destroyed to this extent.
If that were the case, it wouldn’t just be a matter of despair. He needed to understand the truth behind the situation and ask his mother why she did this.
“Don’t overthink it for now. After all, our current judgment is just preliminary, and there’s a lot of information we haven’t obtained yet. The investigation is still ongoing,” Jane advised.
Patrick nodded, thinking that waiting for another day or two would be acceptable.
“Continue the investigation for the next couple of days. Communicate with me immediately if there are any developments. I want to find the answers as soon as possible. My heart won’t be at ease until I have some answers, regardless of the circumstances,” Patrick said.
Jane understood what she needed to do after hearing Patrick’s words. She instructed the head of security to continue the investigation.
When Patrick became busy with other matters, Jane opened her computer and connected to a software program. Using her hacking skills, she managed to trace some of Beatrice’s recent activities.
Jane shared all the information with the security personnel, hoping that by combining their efforts, they could uncover more clues.
Two days passed, but the security personnel hadn’t obtained any additional leads. The clues they had gathered were the same as before.
Patrick grew increasingly puzzled. Unable to bear it any longer, he picked up the phone and called Beatrice directly.
“I know you’re at home, so I would like to invite you for a serious talk. Do you have any time available?” Patrick asked.
As soon as Patrick finished speaking, Beatrice outright refused. She provided a simple excuse and told Patrick she didn’t want to discuss anything or talk to him.
So the best solution was to avoid each other.
When Patrick heard the sound of the call ending on the other side, he still hadn’t figured out what to do about the situation.
In the evening, Patrick made another call to extend an invitation. However, the outcome was as expected-without exception, there was no way to meet his mother. This only deepened Patrick’s confusion.
But without meeting her in person, he had to endure the uncertainty. Patrick could only continue to handle the affairs of the company.