NOVPUBChapter 1238: Dream 557_2 Chapter 1238: Dream 557_2 The annual business conference in Pethkids is always held around this time of year. 𝘯𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Agave Rinto curled his lips in a half-hearted tone, “Such a lack of manners, it seems more lessons are needed.”
Butler Rinto replied respectfully, “Indeed, Master McKay.”
The chairman of this business meeting was a strange character who once looked down on the Rintos and Master McKay, yet in just one year, the situation had reversed.
Even so, the chairman, still full of self-importance, casually brushed off Master Mort with a phone call.
It’s a wonder how he managed to survive this long with his lack of emotional intelligence and perception.
After lunch, both Aubree Groove and Peter Aria had their own matters to attend to, so they left the Rintos’ house together.
As soon as they left the Rintos’, Dallyn, who had acted as the driver, began chattering non-stop, “Miss, there have been so many interesting things happening in Pethkids while you were away.
Remember Cynthia Spinter and Maddy Spinter, the aunt-niece pair?
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You won’t believe it but they almost got into a fight over a man and have now become the laughingstock of the whole city!”
Dallyn suddenly felt a chilling atmosphere inside the car and quietly, discreetly stuck out her tongue.
Not everyone enjoyed gossip like she did.
First, they dropped Peter Aria off at the hospital, where Loretta also decided to go.
Then Dallyn drove Aubree Groove to the Harts’ residence.
The first place Aubree visited upon returning to Pethkids was to see Mr.
Hart.
“Mr.
Aria, you went to the Rintos to see where Miss Callista used to live, didn’t you?”
Peter Aria clenched his fists tightly, replying in a soft voice, “I arrived too late.
She suffered a lot.”
A black jeep pulled up in front of Peter Aria.
The window was half-lowered, and from the driving seat, Connie looked up, “Mr.
Aria, please get in the car fast.”
Peter Aria and Loretta got into the car, one after the other.
As Connie drove away, she said, “The ship on which Virginia Frost is travelling is a cargo ship owned by the marine group.
As per the tracking, it just passed the State of Michigan Bay and based on its speed, it will reach Dolumb Port, Pethkids tomorrow evening at seven.
The boss has already arranged everything.
This trip will be her last.”
Peter Aria reflected, “She’s a very cunning woman.
It won’t be easy to deceive her.”
This was a bold risk, and he wanted to gamble his chances.
Maybe, just maybe, there was a one in ten thousand chance?
Loretta interjected, “Mr.
Aria, you stay in Pethkids and wait for news about Virginia Frost.
I’ll go to Whitehead Mountain.
All her secrets might be hidden there.”
Loretta took out a map and pointed at Whitehead Mountain.
Peter Aria replied, “Alright, be careful.”
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Upon leaving the Harts’, Aubree headed straight for the Grooves’ residence.
As the car stopped outside the Grooves’ Gate, Dallyn went over and rang the doorbell.
After a moment, a female helper in her forties came out, “Who is it?”
Dallyn replied politely, “Hello, our Mistress has come to visit Madam Groove.”
“The Mistress?
And who might your Mistress be?
Do you think just anyone can see our Madame Groove?” She looked at them askance, her tone very impolite.
Dallyn took a deep breath and put on a smile, “Our Mistress is your Madame Groove’s granddaughter.
What do you say, can we see her?”
It was no wonder the Grooves were declining given that even their helpers were so insolent.
“Granddaughter?”
Aubree stepped forward, her profile revealed in the golden light of the setting sun.
She spoke in an indifferent tone, “I’ve come to see Granny Groove.
Could you please let her know Aubree is here?”
The helper’s eyes widened in astonishment, her expression full of awe.
Is she…a fairy?
Just then, a car pulled up in front of the gate.
A young man dressed in Connell High School uniform got out, followed by a tall young lady, also in a Connell High School uniform.
Kevin Groove stopped in his tracks, rubbed his eyes, then rubbed them again, suddenly screamed, and hid behind the young lady, his voice trembling, “Sis…
Sis, you must save me.”
The young lady shook off his hand in disgust, “What a coward you are.”
She turned around and saw Aubree, her eyes lighting up.
She quickly walked over to her.
“Aubree.” Her vibrant voice startled many birds into flight.
Aubree turned around to see a hug coming towards her.
Aubree smiled and patted her on the back, “How have you been?”
“Good, of course, I’m good.
But you, why didn’t you let us know before coming back?
I could have picked you up from the airport.”
“I came to see Granny Groove.” Aubree’s gaze fell on Kevin Groove.
It was at this moment that Kevin felt a terrifying sensation of his soul being pierced, and the young man cowered, looking even more timid than a quail.
