Chapter 169 - Trace Frank

"Also dad, this means the watchman who died during Rachel's high school attack and the man who died after attacking us on our way to London, they were not aware that they would die after taking that medicine, they were manipulated with lies."

"It now makes sense Dan, they failed at killing Rachel so even if they are punished, they would serve small sentences as they didn't commit the crime, so it would be better to serve the sentence and live instead of dying."

"Yes, also the driver told our men he was paid a lot of money, so that he doesn't get tempted in case Rachel tried to offer him more money to save her."

"Got it"

Then Daniel and Harry informed Catherine and Rachel about Frank being the mastermind behind the attack in Italy and since Catherine was not aware of it, Rachel told her what happened because she could feel how it felt when things were hidden.

Catherine was shocked to know so much happened and she angrily glared at her husband for hiding all of this from her.

Harry looked at her with guilt but Rachel asked her to forgive them as their intentions were not bad, she too did the same and only then Catherine calmed down and let it go.

"Where is he?" Rachel asked Daniel.

"He flew away to some foreign location, Patrick and grandpa James' men are trying to figure out where he ran away to, hopefully we will find him soon."

"Dan, call Paul and ask him also to try to find out more information on where Frank is." Harry ordered his son.

Paul is the guy who is currently heading their secret organization.

Daniel wanted to involve the secret organization and Paul as less as possible but in this situation it was really important to know where Frank is as he might lead them to the real masterminds behind the attacks on Rachel faster than others.

Now since Rachel too knew about Paul, Harry didn't mind mentioning him in front of her.

Daniel then called Paul and gave him a brief of what happened and asked him to trace Frank.

Rachel was still shocked to know it was Frank behind all of this and she messaged Sam too to inform him as she felt he had a right to know.

Sam too was surprised to know that the man who he trusted was the one who wanted to kill Rachel.

It was Sam who used to keep Frank updated of Rachel's every schedule so as to keep him informed.

Sam regretted his actions and apologized to her but Rachel messaged him that it is not his fault as he just followed her grandpa's orders.

Then, Sam remembered something and messaged Rachel.

'Once I and Frank were just chit-chatting as we used to interact a lot because of discussing your schedule and that time he mentioned he has a family in China. The next moment he regretted what he said and asked me to ignore it. Rach this might be helpful, I am not sure how but it might be.'

Rachel thanked Sam for this information and told him if he recollects anything else he can tell her no matter how irrelevant he might find it.

Then she showed this message to Daniel and he quickly forwarded it to Patrick, James and Paul as this piece of information might help them capture Frank.

…

Patrick was tense after getting all this information and he asked his men to track Frank.

"What happened Pat?" Emily asked him in concern as she could see he was still worried, she assumed he would be in a good mood after catching the two criminals.

"Rachel's security head turned out to be the mastermind behind the attack in Italy."

"What the fuck?"

"Yeah, but he flew away and left this country so we are putting all our power to search him, maybe this will lead us to something."

"Was he the guy behind the high school attack too?"

"No idea but less likely"

Emily then hugged him to calm him down, "She is safe and don't worry, she will be alright and just like those two criminals you will catch these people too."

Patrick stroked her hair, "It might not be as easy as catching Andrew and Sophia"

"Hmm I know, but it is not impossible, no criminal will be able to get away for a long time."

"True"

…

Morris Mansion

Rachel could see how tense her surrounding was right now and she wanted to ease the atmosphere as there was no point in thinking about Frank as it is not going to lead them anywhere and will only increase their worries.

People are searching for him so it was enough.

She thought of something to ease everyone and came up with an idea.

"Auntie, you free now?" Rachel asked Catherine.

"Yes I am, what happened?"

"Auntie can you continue my parents' love story?" Rachel requested her as almost two weeks ago their story was interrupted and after what all happened Rachel decided to distract herself and enjoy knowing her parents' love story.

After that attack in Italy she wondered what if she would have died that day without even knowing what happened later in her parents' lives.

"Oh right, sure dear, it would be better that way. Okay so where did I stop?"

"Uncle Harry took mom to the side and told her something and her attitude towards dad changed."

"Right"

"Can you tell me from there, so that there is a link"

"Sure"

Harry too was there so he also joined Catherine in telling this story to Rachel as Catheirne didn't know some parts of what happened next.

Daniel, who was unaware what was happening just decided to sit silently and listen to what they were talking about.

….

Many years back

"Elizabeth, can I have a word with you, please?" Harry calmly requested her, he looked like someone who wouldn't force her to talk if she didn't want to, and also because Liz had a good opinion of him and he looked very calm she agreed to have a word with him.

Then Harry took her to the side and they talked to each other for five minutes, Will and Catherine couldn't hear anything as they were standing a bit far from them so they looked at the other two anxiously, they were curious and wanted to know what they were talking about but these two were scared of pissing off Liz any further so they stood at their spots and didn't even dare to move, after few minutes Harry and Liz came back to them, Liz looked much calmer than before, she was not furious anymore.

"I am sorry for overreacting, let's go and have breakfast, I am very hungry." Liz looked at both Will and Catherine and politely apologised.

Will was shocked seeing the 180 degree change in Liz's attitude and so was Catherine, they wanted to ask Harry what they talked about but Harry signaled them to keep quiet so they didn't ask anything and went to have breakfast.

The four had breakfast in peace, Liz even tried to make small talk with Will which surprised him but he was happy that she was at least talking to him normally. 

Then they again headed for their destination, these four played some word games while travelling to kill some time, Liz got more comfortable around Harry and Will during these games.

Will decided to take tips from Harry as to how he handled Liz.

They then reached Canterbury, Harry already looked for one of the best and safest resorts so they went there. They decided they will book two rooms, one for Harry and Will, another for Catherine and Liz.

They got two opposite facing rooms, they all went into their rooms to freshen up first. 

Since they were alone now, Will asked Harry what he and Liz talked about which suddenly changed Liz's attitude but Harry refused to answer him, so after a point Will stopped bothering him. 

The two guys got ready and knocked on the girls' room but there was no response, they got worried and knocked again.

There still was no response and they panicked. They went to the reception area to ask them if they had any spare key only to see the two women taking a leisure walk in the lawn.

Harry and Will sighed in relief, and joined the two women.

"Can't you at least inform us before leaving?" Will scolded Liz and Catherine.

"What is there to inform? Chill" Catherine rudely snapped at him.

"Harry…" Will helplessly looked at his friend requesting him for his support.

"Catherine is right"

Will helplessly shook his head, "Wife-slave" He taunted his friend.

Then the four people took a leisure walk around the place and spent more time together.

It was night time and the two men requested the resort people to arrange some barbecue for them as they wanted to cook food by themselves.