Jasmine snapped back to reality, her voice quick and determined. “Alright, Master Wade, I’ve got it!”
During the journey back to Willow Estates, Desmond anxiously awaited Jasmine’s assistant’s call.
He knew he had presented Jasmine with an honest and transparent proposition. He was confident that she would
seek advice from her patron before making a decision. Despite this, he remained hopeful that she would accept his
offer. However, he had no idea where the benefactor was at the moment whether they were in Aurous Hill or
somewhere else in China.
Desmond had a strong intuition that if the benefactor were located in China or even in Aurous Hill, Jasmine would
have instantly reached out to him to update him on the situation. He believed that Jasmine would readily agree to
the terms he had proposed.
“If I receive a swift reply, then perhaps the benefactor is in Aurous Hill,” he pondered.
Yet, when Desmond reached Willow Estates, Jasmine still hadn’t responded. As soon as he arrived home, the Evans
family abandoned their tasks and gathered eagerly, craving the latest news.
Anxiously, Lady Evans asked, “Desmond, how did it go? Did you discover anything valuable?”
Desmond nodded and replied, “I have personally confirmed with Ms. Moore that the person who saved our family is
the actual owner of the Rejuvenation Pill!”
“What?” the Evans family exclaimed in astonishment.
The Lady asked, her voice tinged with excitement, “Desmond, can we be absolutely certain? Is the benefactor truly
the owner of the Rejuvenation Pill?”
“Yes!” Desmond replied in a serious tone “I didn’t reveal anything to Ms. Moore. She took the initiative to inform
me. I merely mentioned that I wanted to get in touch with the owner of the Rejuvenation Pill to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtconfirm his identity. Ms. Moore directly revealed to me that we were attacked in New York. Furthermore, she
mentioned that the benefactor instructed her to inform me two days ago.”
The Lady uttered in horror, “This means… The benefactor is aware of our arrival in Aurous Hill and knows that once
we arrive, he will find a way to prove his identity…”
“Yes,” Desmond continued, “The benefactor is well aware of my intentions when visiting the Moore Group this time.
He knows I wanted to inquire about his identity. He also understands that we don’t expect Ms. Moore to directly
reveal his identity to us. However, I hoped that Ms. Moore could assist us with a single sentence, so the benefactor
had already arranged with her in advance…”
The Lady’s excitement grew and she spoke with trembling hands, “This is fantastic! This is wonderful news! We had
no leads on the benefactor before, but now we do. What we can confirm now is that if we want to contact the
benefactor or convey any information to him, we can do it through Ms. Moore! Though it may not be a direct
connection, it’s already a significant breakthrough!”
Then, the Lady added, “The fact that the benefactor is holding the Rejuvenation Pill Auction in Aurous Hill instead of
any other city in China proves that there’s a high chance he is a local of Aurous Hill. Even if he isn’t, he undoubtedly
has a strong connection to this place. Our visit to Aurous Hill this time is like stepping onto his home turf!”
At that moment, Marcus chimed in, “Brother, I have a question. Did you disclose our conditions to Ms. Moore?”
“Yes!” Desmond affirmed, “I increased our investment by 8 billion US dollars and promised to collaborate with the
Moore Group on healthcare projects. We even offered the Moore Group a 10% share unconditionally.”
Marcus hurriedly asked, “What did Miss Moore say?”
Desmond replied, “Miss Moore didn’t provide a definite answer. She said she would consider it. I believe she must
consult with the benefactor and see what he has to say.”
Marcus slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “Oh! Brother, you spent over half an hour driving back. Did Miss Moore
reply to your message?”
Desmond sighed, “Not yet…”
Marcus felt a tinge of disappointment and mumbled, “Then it seems likely that the benefactor is not in Aurous
Hill…”
Desmond nodded, “I share the same thought. If the reply takes too long, then I suspect there’s a high probability
that the benefactor is not in Aurous Hill. Moreover while talking to Ms. Moore, she mentioned that the benefactor
has left Aurous Hill and has been staying overseas. I wonder if the benefactor was in New York.”
Marcus clicked his tongue and speculated, “It’s hard to say. Maybe he hasn’t returned yet.”
Jack, who had been observing the conversation, noticed the two brothers drifting away from the right track.
He cleared his throat and interjected, “Ahem… You two shouldn’t base your judgment on whether the person you’re
seeking is present or not solely on the timing of someone’s reply. People with even a little bit of criminal knowledge
know to manipulate the body’s temperature and environment after a murder to disrupt the police and forensic
experts in determining the time of death. Why do you assume that someone must reply only if they’re already in
Aurous Hill? Just because they reply late doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t here.”
Desmond explained, “Jack, I’m not being overly absolute. I’m merely considering that if Miss Moore knows someone
is in Aurous Hill, based on our habits, we tend to think of calling them directly when we need something. However, if
we know the person is elsewhere, we consider our own situation first. We contemplate whether our matter is
urgent, whether the other person is occupied and if calling rashly would disrupt them. If the matter isn’t time-
sensitive, we might choose to contact them in the evening when most people are less busy. If the person is
overseas, we have to take time differences into account. Even though it’s afternoon here, it might still be nighttime
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmon the other side of the world…”
Jack chuckled, “So your judgment is heavily influenced by these factors. You can only be certain if Miss Moore
promptly returns a call to you, indicating a high likelihood that the benefactor is in Aurous Hill. However, since she
hasn’t responded quickly, you can’t relax and conclude that the person isn’t here. Consider that the other party
might have factored this in as well, instructing Miss Moore to delay her reply to disrupt your judgment.”
As he spoke, Jack couldn’t help but speak inwardly, “You two brothers, don’t be deceived by your cleverness…
Although I promised Jagoan not to reveal his identity, now that you’re in Aurous Hill, don’t let this opportunity slip
away. Follow this lead and I’m certain you’ll be in for some surprises…”
Upon hearing this, Desmond couldn’t resist asking, “Jack, what are you trying to say?”
Jack replied, “It means that if we want to find this benefactor, there’s a chance he might still be in Aurous Hill. Let’s
not immediately assume he’s not here. We should work together, approach the case with a clear mind and avoid
jumping to conclusions. We need to avoid prematurely dismissing possible solutions, as it can hold back our
progress. We need to keep our options open and not hinder our search for the truth. When investigating a missing
person case, it’s important not to overlook any suspicions we may have, even if it involves people who are close to
the missing individual, including their own parents. It’s crucial to keep an open mind and follow all leads until we
uncover the truth. Until the evidence has been thoroughly examined and proven, we cannot naively deny the
possibility that
anyone, even those closest to us, may be involved. It’s a crucial mindset required for uncovering the truth.”
Jack stopped and thought for a moment before speaking up, “Considering that we’re currently in Aurous Hill, we
shouldn’t rule out the possibility that Jagoan might be here and potentially, the benefactor as well.”
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