novelraw Chapter 1109: The Other Party Arrives in the Imperial City Tonight, and Everything Will Be Revealed
Chapter 1109: The Other Party Arrives in the Imperial City Tonight, and Everything Will Be Revealed
Richard Shaw kept vigil outside the room all night, and when the sky began to lighten slightly, Mrs. Zhao came over, prompting him to stand up.
Mrs. Zhao saw him sitting on the long bench in the corridor, evidently having sat there all night, and was immediately shocked, asking, "Young Master, why are you sitting outside, not going in to see the Young Madam?"
"I’ve already seen her." The man’s heart was slightly heavy, his handsome face appeared a bit hardened from the sleepless night, he spoke in a low voice, "Crystal is about to give birth, she needs someone by her side at night, it’s better to arrange for a nurse to watch over her closely."
If she wished, he could stay with her all night, not sleeping, just watching her. The man suddenly realized he yearned to be by her side, doing nothing, just seeing her was enough.
"The Young Madam prefers solitude, says she can ring the bell if needed at night." Mrs. Zhao said.
Richard Shaw nodded, since that was the case, he would come back to keep watch at night.
Hearing some movement inside, the man finally entered the adjacent lounge somewhat stiffly, took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and even shaved the emerging blue stubble on his jaw until it was clean.
When Richard Shaw came out, he saw the room door half open, Crystal was wearing a plain, flowing and loose maternity dress, sitting on the sofa by the window, Mrs. Zhao was combing her long hair while talking to her, she smiled silently, her slightly upturned almond eyes narrowing, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow, her expression peaceful.
Richard Shaw always thought her beauty was brazenly flamboyant, without realizing, she was even more captivating in her silent tranquility.
The man stood quietly for a while, then turned to leave in silence.
Due to yesterday’s agitated disposition, Crystal felt listless after waking up early, hearing Mrs. Zhao mention Richard Shaw kept vigil outside the door last night, she said nothing, what good was sitting here now? There was no need to hold on, what was meant to disperse would ultimately disperse.
In the afternoon, Eamon Turner arrived at the hospital, and while Mrs. Zhao was away, he spoke quietly, "Imperial City hasn’t been peaceful recently, Uncle Hao wants to see Madam."
Before Eamon finished speaking, Crystal had already stood up in astonishment, steadily gazing at the lean, taciturn man who had been by her side for over half a year, a hint of suspicion flashing in her eyes.
"Madam needn’t worry, I’m Major General’s man, everything previously told to Madam was true. Before my military service, we brothers received kindness from someone, I’m entrusted to protect Madam." Eamon feared she wouldn’t believe him, so he spoke in a low voice, "I harbor no ill will towards Madam or Major General."
Eamon saying these words meant his military career was completely over, Richard Shaw held high position and authority, he had been in hiding for ten years to get close to him, once activated, it meant he would return to the Golden Triangle like his brother Cornelius.
But this path was predetermined long ago, now he was considered at peace.
"Who’s entrusted you? Uncle Hao?" Her thoughts were chaotic, voice trembling slightly as she asked.
"The person will arrive in Imperial City tonight, I will find a way to distract Major General so Madam can meet him, then everything will be clear." Eamon said and refused to elaborate further.
It’s not his place to speak about Miss Leah’s background, he had been by her side only for half a year, one mistake and if he messed up the siblings’ reunion, instead of repaying kindness, he’d be creating resentment.
The Base Organization from the Middle East could infiltrate unnoticed, surely having innumerable connections with Richard Shaw’s political enemies, thus it seemed that everyone in the Shaw Family was in danger, otherwise they wouldn’t be urgently exposing this matter.
Crystal saw he was unwilling to speak and let him leave, sitting alone by the window, looking at the small garden below, her thoughts wandered, her heart unsettled. Uncle Hao appeared by her side when she was fourteen; after Uncle Hao left, Eamon appeared.
Crystal recalled everything Uncle Hao taught her over the years, none were devoid of survival skills, a normal family’s daughter wouldn’t learn such things, moreover, they deliberately or unintentionally explained various global powers to her, most frequent was the military force of the Golden Triangle’s warlords.
Her heart was heavy, picking up the phone, she saw the message from Pearl Landon yesterday, sending her location and inviting her to the hospital.
At this moment, she could only connect it to her own background.
Pearl arrived at the hospital in the afternoon, blocked outside. Crystal let Mrs. Zhao bring her in, Mrs. Zhao hesitated but seeing her insistence, reluctantly let her in.
"Crystal, meeting you now feels like overcoming obstacles." Pearl wore a red dress, walked in with a slightly harsh cold smile.
Her features were generally plain, couldn’t uphold the color red, after going to the United States, she had lost weight, wearing such vibrant colors highlighted a degree of bitterness and discontent.
Crystal immediately knew she hadn’t moved on from the past, couldn’t help but let out a low sigh, no wonder Pearl never gave up even after a year, still running back.
"Have a seat." Crystal gestured to the sofa for her to sit, without getting up.
Pearl saw her with her big belly, features still radiant, even more beautiful than before pregnancy, her eyes suddenly flashed with a mix of envy.
"I don’t believe a word of what you said, just reminiscing our years as sisters, meeting for old times’ sake." Crystal lowered her eyes, speaking coldly.
Pearl exploded in anger at these words, sneering, "Is it disbelief, or afraid to believe? If truly disbelieving, would you have met me?"
"Does Clark know you came back from the United States?" Crystal asked calmly.
Pearl’s expression changed slightly, now she and her parents were financially reliant on Clark, she hadn’t worked during the year in the United States, only went out daily with a group of frivolous friends, if Clark knew she snuck back, he’d definitely be furious and cut off her allowance. Crystal was truly ruthless, using Clark to manipulate her.
"If you dare babble nonsense to my big brother, I’ll make your background known to everyone." Pearl glared threateningly.
Crystal saw her current appearance, strangely similar to her own youthful arrogance, couldn’t believe they had become living versions of each other.
"My background, then tell me, what background do I have?" Crystal laughed lightly, "Grandmother Shaw already told me, do you have a second version?"
"Crystal, stop pretending, my parents said the Shaw Family spent so much money raising you, not keeping you in their home, but sending to ours, and letting Richard marry you, surely did something wrong to your family, repaying debt; otherwise why treat a three-year-old child this way." Pearl sneered.
Crystal’s expression changed slightly, her almond eyes narrowing, speaking coldly, "Groundless, what nonsense are you spouting?"