Chapter 176

Chapter 176

Knock, knock.

After Carynne led Verdic to the hall just a moment ago, still soaked to the bone, she knocked on Raymonds door. Her head felt like it was about to explode as she thought about Verdic waiting below.

Knock

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When she opened the door, she saw Raymond cleaning his bag and gun. It was two days later that he was scheduled to leave the house for work. No matter how many times she died and lived again, his work always remained the same.

He put down the items he was holding when he saw her. Then his expression changed. He realized that her entire body was drenched.

Carynne, why are you wet?

But she cut off his words there. That wasnt important right now. She didnt want the conversation to veer in the wrong direction. Verdic was directly below them. Time was of the essence.

Sir Raymond, we have guests.

Who is it?

Mister Verdic Evans. Hes yet to say why hes come to visit, but he must have come to see you.

His eyes immediately became calm. Carynne herself wasnt worried about her being wetthat could be addressed later.

Raymond took a moment to look at the bag and belongings he was holding and then answered.

I see. Ill go out to meet him. First, Carynne, you should change out of those clothes.

Yes. And he remembers me.

Right. Youve already met before?

We did. You and I reunited in that tower, not at my house, right? Thats because I was on my way back from canceling the contract between him and my father. I was Fathers representative.

He nodded in response. His expression wasnt particularly positive but also not gloomy. He just seemed to think, Oh, so that man arrived.

Raymond had certainly mentioned going to work, but he had never mentioned anything about Verdic. However, his face wasnt showing the kind of surprise youd expect from an unexpected incident, which made Carynne a bit anxious.

Mister Verdic arrived, Raymond.

She repeated it once more to make sure he was fully aware of the situation. Nevertheless, he remained surprisingly composed, to the point where she felt a bit flustered herself.

Why?

Yes, Carynne. I will go downstairs. I didnt think that youve already met before, but it shouldnt be a big problem.

But why would he come here.

But she couldnt be as composed as him. She couldnt fathom his calm demeanor. She couldnt understand why he was so unflustered. Why are you so unphased? She was bewildered by his nonchalance, watching him check his clothes first in the mirror before leaving the room.

Verdic had killed Carynne dozens of times before. Verdic showing up in front of her was definitely not a good sign.

She felt like her mouth had gone dry. This timein this lifeshe thought that she finally wouldnt have any connection to Verdic.

Now that Raymond remembered her, she believed that she had completely severed ties with Verdic.

Why?

Verdic was skilled at reading people.

He had watched Raymond since he was very young, even when Raymond was still just at the height beneath his chest.

Raymond was a man akin to a doll that his daughter wanted to have for herself. Being excessively competent was also a problem, but the young mans youthful, rebellious spirit always glimmered in his eyes. That part of him was charming, but it was also his weakness.

However, the Raymond before him now was strangely unsettling. Verdic did not know how to express the unfamiliarity that he was feeling.

Youre soaked. Arent you cold?

You dont need to worry.

Verdic replied and regretted it slightly. He should have said that he performed an act of goodwill by saving the maid just a moment ago. Was he here to gain Raymonds approval? No.

However, the mans gaze, truly, felt eerily uncomfortable. It was the same sensation that Verdic felt the moment he took a step into this mansion. No, rather, it started when he had first seen that redhead.

Carrie, please prepare enough tea according to the number of people.

Raymond looked at Carynne as he gave this order, calling the name as though summoning her over.

Verdic watched them with a pitiful expression as they engaged in a ridiculous act. Carynne to Carrie. Wasnt this quite the pointless charade?

Looking at the red-haired woman who still wouldnt meet his gaze, Verdic pointed at her with his finger and said to Raymond,

Is her name not Carynne instead of Carrie?

Raymond replied with an unabashed smile.

Ive been calling her Carrie.

Even though Ive met that noble lady before, and she introduced herself as Carynne Hare?

If youre going to lie, its better to change the name to something more plausible. Verdic thought he might need to learn more about Carynne Hare.

Isella Evans, his daughter, had disappeared. Yet here, why was Carynne Hare now with his daughters former fianc?

Verdics mind began to spin rapidly.

Raymond. Carynne Hare. Baron Saytes.

Is that so? Well, Mister Verdic, is that the reason youre here now? If you want to conduct a thorough investigation regarding the young ladys name, youre more than welcome.

When Raymond led with this, Verdic said nothing in return.

He didnt expect Raymond to counter like this.

Raymond had no intention of making proper excuses right now. His attitude seemed more like, So what if you think so?

Verdic thought of Isella, the reason he had come to this place. The hair of Isella Evans was sent through the post that passed by this place, and he was here to find more clues.

He didnt have the time to dig deeper into Carynne. It might lead him off track, and he was at risk of getting lost down a fork in the road rather than sticking to the main path.

Continuing to talk about Carynne would veer him off his main purpose.