Chapter 704
There are no coincidences. If it was truly a coincidence, there must be more to it. June's heart skipped a beat. She didn't show her thoughts, but after dropping Tiffany off at Luna Villa, she circled the car and drove straight to the hospital.
She'd learned from the hotel staff that Jennie was there. Lovell City had only a handful of well-known hospitals. June inquired, found Jennie's hospital, and quickly obtained her room number. Without hesitation, she went to the 17th floor.
Inside the room, Jennie had just finished her checkup. The nurse sternly reminded her, "Your heart is weak. Avoid emotional fluctuations. If you feel unwell, press the call button immediately. Also, where's your family? They should be here."
"They're on their way. Thank you," Jennie replied with a soft, sweet smile, appearing delicate, like a fragile porcelain doll.
Once the nurse left, Jennie's gentle smile vanished, replaced by jealousy. It had taken considerable effort to use the foolish Calvin to secure an invitation to the Treasure Appraisal Conference. Jennie had hoped this rare opportunity would allow her to meet Richard.
But when she tried to approach him, Richard's men blocked her. He remained cold, saying only, "Die somewhere else." 'How could he be so heartless?' Jennie thought.
Furious, Jennie pounded the bed. The sudden movement caused the heart monitors to beep in alarm, forcing her to calm herself and take a deep breath to suppress her anger. Sven had a heart attack from the stress, yet
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Thinking it was a nurse, Jennie said gently, "Come in." To her surprise, it was June.
Jennie's eyes flickered as she smiled politely. "May I ask who you are?"
June didn't fall for the pretense. "You know me well enough. June Spencer, manager of Miracle Healer."
Jennie's smile widened. "Ah, I've heard a lot about you. Please, have a seat."
June sat down, pulling out her phone to glance at the file she'd compiled on Jennie. It detailed her life from childhood. On paper, Jennie appeared ordinary—born into a loving family, pampered by her parents, and isolated because of her heart condition.
June had tried to find Jennie's childhood photos but couldn't locate any. 'Is Jennie's resemblance to Tiffany natural? Or had Jennie undergone surgery to look like Tiffany?' June wondered.
Putting her phone away, June looked up at Jennie, her eyes sharp. "I have a question for you, Miss Vallgren."
Jennie blinked, feigning innocence. "Of course. Go ahead."
"Why did you and your family move to Lovell City? Or is there another, more calculated reason?"
June watched Jennie's face carefully, searching for a crack in her composure. But Jennie merely smiled. "Is that why you came here? I'm sorry to disappoint you, but my father and I moved here for personal reasons, not for anything sinister."
June said, "The last person with ulterior motives ended up paying for it." She gestured ominously. Without waiting for a response, she stood and left the room.
Behind her, Jennie's polite facade crumbled, replaced by mockery. A smug, arrogant expression appeared on her delicate face.
Sitting in her car outside the hospital, June hesitated. Then, she made a decision and drove to Royal Bay.
June had come to test Jennie's words and confirm her suspicions. Despite June's questions and mocking tone, Jennie remained calm—too calm for an ordinary person. This only strengthened June's belief that she had hidden motives.
June pressed the accelerator, reaching Royal Bay in ten minutes. Her timing was perfect. As she arrived, Richard's car pulled in behind her.
The Treasure Appraisal Conference was still bustling, but it wasn't enough to hold Richard's interest without Tiffany. He stepped out of his car, surprised to see June waiting. His expression quickly fell when he realized Tiffany wasn't with her.
June approached him respectfully. "Mr. Hampton, could we speak in private?"
Richard waved off his subordinates and dismissed the nearby servants. Standing alone in the expansive villa courtyard, June spoke directly. "Mr. Hampton, you must have noticed a woman named Jennie at the venue. She bears a striking resemblance to Miss Kelley, doesn't she?"
Richard nodded. "Go on."
"I believe this woman has ulterior motives. I don't know why Miss Kelley chose to distance herself from you, but I'm certain this Jennie is part of the reason."
June had rehearsed this, but Richard's presence was overwhelming. His cold gaze felt like a mountain pressing down on her. Still, she forced herself to continue. "Mr. Hampton, this issue can't be ignored. I suggest you investigate it thoroughly and resolve it quickly. Miss Kelley, she" June hesitated, the words "pregnant with your child" lingering on her lips.
But she stopped herself. She had already gone against Tiffany's wishes. Revealing Tiffany's secret would be an unforgivable betrayal.
Richard's frown deepened. "What about her?"
"It's nothing," June said hurriedly. "I've said my piece. I'll take my leave now."
After June left, Richard turned to John. "Investigate Jennie," he ordered coldly.
"Yes, sir!"
Night fell.
Lying on his bed, Richard could still faintly smell Tiffany's fragrance on the sheets and pillows. It was a soft, calming scent that always helped him sleep peacefully. But as time passed, the scent was fading. Closing his eyes, Richard's mind was consumed by Tiffany's image.