Second Marriage to Mr. Rich
Chapter 166

Ned wanted to go to Cloudsville. He had never felt such a strong desire to see Angeline before.

The next morning, Gregory, with his backpack slung over one shoulder and his hair a tousled mess, hurried towards the laboratory building with breakfast in hand. He was surprised to find Ned sitting on a bench outside the lab.

Gregory's steps halted as he ascended the stairs. He stared at Ned.

"Ned?" Gregory called out.

Ned emanated a chill as though he had spent the night there. He stood up and looked at Gregory.

"Where's Angeline?" he asked.

"She left last night," Gregory replied.

Ned wanted to know more.

"Left? Where to?" he pressed.

Gregory hesitated, then spoke.

"Ned, are you here because of the girl? I've asked, and the girl isn't yours. You're engaged to Ingrid now. Please, stop bothering Angeline."

Ned didn't say anything. He simply started to walk away down the stairs.

Gregory called out to him again, "Ned! I asked Angeline if she regrets being with you!"

Ned heard this and turned back to look at Gregory.

Gregory clenched his fists and said, "She said you were her salvation once. You helped her transform from a self-pitying wretch to a resilient person. But then, you were responsible for her foster mother's death. You covered for her sister's murderer. She will never be with you again. Your presence only brings her pain."

Ned questioned him, "Did she say this to you?"

He thought that he wasn't responsible for the death of her child and that Yasmine belonged to him and Angeline.

Gregory clarified, "Finally... I just wanted to say-please, don't bother her anymore."

Ned gave him a look.

"That's none of your business," he said, then turned and walked away.

Gregory was left speechless. He watched Ned walk away, then returned to the lab in frustration, wondering why Ned came looking for him if it was none of his business.

Meanwhile, Angeline sat in a café, reviewing the photos given to her by a private detective.

"Tommy indulged in all vices abroad. His behavior has worsened since returning. He often brags about his sister Ingrid's fame," the detective explained as he handed more photos to Angeline. "Tommy is generous, though. Most women he's wronged settled with money. If you want to target him, consider his gambling habits."

Angeline studied the photos of Tommy at the gambling table. Her eyes narrowed slightly.

"What about Yates Group?" she asked, putting down the photos and sipping her coffee.

"Following your instructions, we had Yates Group employees report the company's tax evasion last year. It caused a significant setback for them. However," the detective handed a folder to Angeline before he continued, "Fletcher Corporation covered Yates Group's taxes. The executives resigned, and Ingrid made a generous donation on behalf of Yates Group, helping them through the crisis."

Angeline browsed through the folder with a faint smile on her lips.

"That's not surprising. Ned spares no expense for anything related to Ingrid."

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