Chapter 518: Candle

Gabi's day already started badly because of these people. Now that she wasn't able to see Earl because he wasn't able to accommodate the sudden change of schedule, Gabi's mood worsens. The only good thing that happened today is the fact that she was able to create a way to avoid whatever it was that Alfons was planning today.

At first, she wasn't sure why Alfons brought these people here. Was it just to create an opportunity for her to get close to them? But when Alfons stopped her from leaving after dinner and offered her a glass of wine, Gabi immediately knew that he was indeed planning something sinister tonight. She understood that Alfons would never give up the opportunity to use her.

And now that she informed him about working for her grandfather, Alfons immediately tried to look for ways to tie her down. Ah, he underestimated him. It seems that he was worse than what she originally thought of him — far worse.

"Brother… what are you talking about? I don't drink alcohol."

"I know you would say this. This is why I asked Aren to prepare some juice for you."

Aren. That's right. She had predicted Alfons would use Aren tonight.

"Is that so?" She eyed the maid who walked towards them. A knowing smile appeared on her lips.

"Hmmm. You can have the juice. Why don't we go to the patio and enjoy the night?"

"Gabi it seems that Alfons treasured you just like what everyone says. He knew that you had been staying inside the house since your father's death so he had to invite us here hoping to divert your attention. If my brother is as kind as Alfons we would have been so close by now."

"Harry, stop saying embarrassing things like that. My sister always knew that I cared for her. In the past few days, I didn't have the time to accompany her because of graduation. That's why I wanted to spend some days in the mansion."

Gabi's lips twitched. Of course. There is no way that Alfons would let her out of his sight now that she is supposed to work in Ren Aesthetics. If her guess was right, Alfons would surely insist on coming with her. He would use the excuse that he only wanted to guard her and make sure that she is safe.

Oh well…

"Gabi?" Alfons called out when she didn't answer them.

"Ah? Did you say something?" She acted as if she didn't hear what they just said. She was originally staring at the garden and the tree while listening to them. Now, she was using this excuse to avoid answering them.

"Seems like you are preoccupied with something, Miss Gabi?" Louise Knight chimed in. Despite Gabi telling the man to call her Gabi in private, he still insisted on calling her Miss Gabi. He said it was only right since she was now his boss. Gabi eyed Louise, who sat to her right.

"No. I just thought of something not important." Gabi smiled. "What were you talking about?"

"Ah? Just business… I heard that you are going to start working in the next few weeks?" Harry asked.

"Yes, I will."

"I heard that you grew up with a weak body. Is it alright for you to work?"

"I am alright Harry. Thank you for your concern." Now that Gabi thought about it, Harry had been acting friendly towards her since she arrived earlier. However, this man should already have a girlfriend. What a despicable human being.

"I can't help but be concerned. I mean… you look pale. Would you like me to recommend some doctors for you?"

"No, thank you. I can handle that." Alfons said. "My sister has always been weak since we were kids. We have a few doctors attending her every now and then…"

The two men nodded while Gabi calmly drunk her juice. They already started drinking their wines. Soon after, they started talking about random things about the school and the upcoming graduation.

"This reminds me about the graduation party held two days from now. Alfons, did you already invite Gabi?"

"Of course," Alfons answered while laughing. "Right? Gab?"

"Ah yes… I will be there." Of course, she will be there. Isn't this another opportunity to ruin Alfons' reputation?

Gabi answered some of their questions before the conversation continued. This time, Gabi acted like she felt sleepy. She started massaging her temple and the spot in between her brows.

"Gabi? Is there something wrong?"

"No. It's fine." Gabi wasn't sure if Alfons put something in her drink. However, she already asked Aren to make sure that her drink doesn't contain any drugs. Now the question is… can she trust Aren?

Gabi's answer is simply no. She couldn't trust a shallow and materialistic woman who only seeks benefits. However, she trusts her ability to scare Aren. Earlier in their meeting, Gabi emphasized the fact that she owned the mansion and the whole Sutton wealth. Alfons doesn't have anything at all.

Gabi made sure to tell that woman that she could easily bring her down. It was like an elephant stepping on a cockroach. When Aren realized the circumstances she was in, she agreed to work for Gabi instead. She didn't have much of a choice and the rewards that Gabi offered were more enticing than the money that Alfons offered.

So yes, Gabi didn't trust that woman. What she trusted was that woman's greed.

"I should go back to my room." Gabi smiled.

"Let me take you to your room." Alfons immediately offered.

Gabi nodded. She was expecting that Harry would take her to her room tonight. But it seems that she was wrong. However, the foreboding feeling inside her is still there. Her instinct was still screaming for her to be careful. Surprisingly, nothing happened, even after Alfons took her to her room.

Gabi narrowed her eyes at Alfons back as he left her room.

What was going on? Was she wrong, after all?

Of course, her confusion immediately disappeared when Aren walked inside her room without even knocking. "What's wrong?" she asked. She was getting sleepy, and she was preparing to fall asleep.

"Miss… didn't you smell that?"

"What?"

"Sir Alfons asked me to light a candle. I don't know what that candle was but… it smelled weird."

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