novelraw Chapter 406: A Nest of Ruthless and Heartless
Chapter 406: A Nest of Ruthless and Heartless
"I was so scared that I mistook the accelerator for the brake and crashed into another person’s car. I’m fine, it’s just that the car needs repairs. Ariel, do you know what I was thinking at that moment? I prayed to the heavens, if something were to happen between us, I wished it would be me rather than you.""Arlo..." Ariel Morris embraced Arlo Seys around his waist, a gentle smile curved at the corners of her mouth.
"Tell me what really happened today?" Arlo Seys’ voice was somewhat husky and low, clearly due to tension.
Ariel Morris leaned in his arms, softly recounting the thrilling scene that occurred today.
Arlo Seys’ face grew increasingly stern, behind Ariel’s unnoticed shoulder, his eyes emitted a chilling cold glare.
Drunk driving and attempted murder have vastly different legal consequences! And that driver clearly intended to kill Ariel, yet in the interrogation room, he could eloquently describe his actions as drunk driving confusion.
This was clearly premeditated! Who would want Ariel dead? And why would Jorge Saxton coincidentally appear at the Morris Family, passing by like that?
After pondering for a moment, Arlo Seys asked gravely, "Ariel, did you meet Jorge Saxton at the Morris Family?"
"Yes," Ariel Morris nodded, sighing deeply, "I’m so grateful to him; if it weren’t for him, I might have really been in trouble."
Jorge Saxton could coincidentally appear at the Morris Family, and today the Morris Family let Ariel return for dinner, followed by a series of incidents. Arlo Seys’ eyes grew as deep as the cold pools of the Celestial Mountains, devoid of any warmth.
Clearly, someone set this trap!!
If Jorge Saxton hadn’t saved Ariel, if something happened to Ariel, all evidence would point to passing Jorge Saxton, making him the prime suspect!
If he hadn’t seen Jorge Saxton save Ariel with his own eyes, he would have directly suspected Jorge Saxton! Because only Jorge Saxton has motive! He harbors resentment towards the Morris Family and would want to retaliate against Ariel, who bears the Morris name, making perfect sense, and thus he’s the most suspicious!
Therefore, this setup wasn’t designed for Ariel, but for Jorge Saxton!
Arlo Seys’ usually gentle eyes became extremely cold and stern! Even the corners of his eyes glimmered fiercely.
The Morris Family! That nest of heartless and unprincipled individuals! How dare they use Ariel as a pawn! They disregard Ariel’s safety to frame Jorge Saxton! They just want to use his hand, leverage the Seys Family’s power to deal with Jorge Saxton, while they sit by and reap the benefits!
Damien Morris, Laura Pinley, Kylie Morris, you’re ruthless enough! Since you’re so ruthless, would it be too disrespectful if I don’t repay you in kind?!
Arlo Seys released Ariel Morris, his gaze profound, his tone firm and solemn, "Ariel, from now on, if the Morris Family asks you to go home, I’ll accompany you back, don’t go alone. What happened today has scared me enough already; if something happened to you, would you want to leave me alone in this world to endure the pain of losing you?"
Ariel Morris’ eyes flickered, she bit her lip and gently nodded.
She’s not foolish; she understood the meaning in Arlo’s words instantly.
Eight years later, in her foster parents’ hearts, is she still just a pawn? What exactly did she do wrong? From a young age, knowing she’s not biologically part of the Morris Family, she endured Scarlett Morris’s every oppression and nonsensical targeting.
She tried to be good and not worry her foster parents, not make them feel that adopting her was a burden.
She endured, from childhood to adulthood, never complaining even when bullied at school, because she knew she’s adopted, she’s not comparable to the noble Morris Family young ladies like Scarlett Morris.
But what did all her concessions ultimately bring her?