Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 269 Richelle, are you planning to murder your own husband?

Chapter 273: Chapter 269 Richelle, are you planning to murder your own husband?

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Roy Lewis had just finished speaking with Victor, and an intense, sharp pain emanated from his waist.

Unable to suppress a low grunt, he looked down to see Richelle Dunn retracting her hand from his waist.

His waist was sensitive, and his gaze dimmed. He reached out to encircle his arm around Richelle, bringing her into an embrace while looking at her with profound meaning.

“Richelle, are you trying to murder your husband?”

Richelle threw him a defiant glance, “Roy Lewis, if I recall correctly, we are just friends, aren’t we?”

Roy Lewis couldn’t resist reaching out to stroke her face, entranced by the delightful softness of her skin, making it more difficult for him to let her go. “I’ve always said, you’re my future wife. Is there anything wrong with that?” Richelle rolled her eyes at him, aware now was not the time for such banter, “Alright, we will settle this later. Now, what did Victor say?”

Mention of the matter at hand rendered Roy Lewis serious.

“He said there was indeed a reception for foreign guests where Master Seaton was supposed to present the progress of his project, but the engagement is supposed to be tomorrow, not today.”

Richelle frowned, “So if he says it’s confidential, does that mean it’s either an inside job or there has been a leak?”

Roy Lewis nodded, “Yes, that’s one way to interpret it.”

After a brief chat near the district gate, a black SUV pulled up out front and honked twice.

Holding Richelie’s hand, Roy Lewis began to walk towards the entrance, “The car is here. Let’s continue our discussion in the car.”

Just before getting into the car, Richelle instinctively glanced at the license plate.

It was a South Asian specialty plate. The cars which used such a registration plate were usually from a government agency or had a specific designation for special task forces.

As they climbed into the SUV, they noticed the front and back seat were already occupied by burly men in black uniforms, all carrying guns.

The moment Roy Lewis entered the car, everyone greeted him in chorus as “Mr. Lewis!”

Sitting alongside these men, Richelle secretly studied Roy Lewis under the cover of darkness. This man, what was his actual standing?

Could it be that, apart from being a businessman, he has a more distinguished or clandestine identity?

“Mr. Lewis, we’ve checked. The last appearance of this location was recorded on G288 highway. She was abducted in a black car with a license plate number

N205NB.”

Roy Lewis nodded in acknowledgement, “Have the car details been checked?” “Yes, it’s a missing vehicle. Currently, it’s moving west on L311 highway at a speed of 120km per hour.”

Roy Lewis’ expression relaxed a little, “How far from us?”

“A distance of about 962.6km.”

Riding these words, Richelle took a sharp breath.

Roy Lewis, perceiving her tension, placed his hand on her back, comforting her gently.

“Trust me, it will be alright.”

“Mr. Lewis, should we order a blockade or should we pursue?

Roy Lewis, without even asking Richelle, issued a command.

“Arrange for a helicopter, we’ll chase them down. In addition, set up guard posts at all barriers, be ready to stop them at any time.”

Richelle had originally sought help from Roy Lewis expecting to leverage his uncle Kennedy’s influence to arrange a rescue mission.

Surprisingly, Roy Lewis took complete control of the situation, relieving her of all the concerns.

She, who always preferred to take matters into her own hands in the face of crisis, surprisingly and reassuringly, left everything in his hands, from start to finish, without a trace of doubt.

Once Roy Lewis had all arrangements in order, he turned his gaze back to her. -My guess is that the kidnappers took Master Seaton in order to negotiate something with the government, so you need not worry, they probably won’t harm him.”

Strange enough, what Roy Lewis was thinking matched exactly with Richelie’s thoughts.

“Yes, I was thinking the same.”

Otherwise, if it was a simple ransom, they would have contacted the family or relatives to demand a ransom in the eight or nine hours since the kidnapping.

Roy Lewis then became a tad curious, “What project was Master Seaton planning to present this time?”

On hearing the name of the project from Richelle, Roy Lewis felt more confident about his guess.

“Richelle, after we rescue Master Seaton this time, I suggest you encourage her to take at least two bodyguards when she goes out daily. If you’re not familiar with how to arrange this, I can help.”

Richelle sighed, “I’ve been saying the same thing to her, but she always counters by saying she can move freely without bodyguards. According to her, having bodyguards would simply draw more attention.

Roy Lewis let out a sigh too,” Doesn’t Master Seaton realize that some bodyguards, just like ordinary people, can stay unobtrusive?”

Richelle regretted her decision of not insisting that Master Seaton take bodyguards.

It was as if Roy Lewis could see right through her thoughts, he gave her a comforting pat.

“When she comes back, I’ll convince her with you.

After saying that, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and gently pulled her into his arms.

Richelle instinctively struggled a bit, but Roy’s arm tightened around her further.

Leaning in, he whispered in her ear.

“Richelle, at times like these, you can trust me, rely on me. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely rescue Master Seaton.”

Richelle, who had been putting on a brave face all along, felt her strength give way to his words.

The tension in her body relaxed and she finally released the breath she had been holding in.

Once her tension dissolved, she leaned limply against Roy Lewis.

Roy Lewis knew how upset she was, but she had always tried to keep it together.

Because, over the years, she had gotten used to dealing with various calamities and adversities by herself.

He held her by the shoulders with one hand while the other hand rested on her head, encouraging her to bury her face in his warm chest as he whispered words of comfort.

“Those people, what they want isn’t money. They probably want some kind of special government concession. So, they won’t harm Master Seaton.

Relaxed now, Richelle clutched his clothing tightly, her body shaking slightly. “Roy Lewis, do you know, even though Master Seaton may seem cold, she treats Timothy, Tifanny and me like her own children and grandchildren.” Listening to her sob-filled confession, Roy Lewis felt a pang in his heart.

“Yes, I know. Master Seaton saved all of you personally. In her eyes, you are her daughter and grandchildren.”

Richelle quietly responded with a “Hmm”, “But I don’t always do as she says. She wanted me to concentrate on medicine, but I’m always uneasily switching between activities. I just do medicine to appease her.”

Roy Lewis just came to know then that this girl, who surpassed several decades of knowledge within a few years, was only doing so to appease Master Seaton. If she were to apply herself fully, wouldn’t that be magnificent?

“You aren’t defying her. Aren’t you doing quite well right now? You have already become her proudest and most accomplished student. Master Seaton has always been proud of you.”

It was not a fabrication on Roy Lewis’ part. His few encounters with Master Seaton had made it evident how much pride she took in Richelle..