Chapter 1224 Preparation II
Lory leaned back and took a deep breath. He had already overcome two problems, so another problem needed to be addressed before he left. Lory rubbed the back of his neck tiredly, he got up from the chair and left the room, he happened to meet the person he wanted to meet.
"Mr Hugo" Lory nodded politely.
Hugo, who had just arrived accompanied by Allen, his face lit up with joy when he saw Lory "How are you Raven, I just bought a new cake" he signed Allen to hand the fancy cake box to Lory.
"You bought it for me?" Lory accepted it gladly.
Hugo's wrinkled face was filled with a warm smile. "This is a thank-you gift, because of you Lilly's mood improved a lot."
"I'm glad to hear that,~" Lory was sincerely happy that Lilly managed to recover from her grieve, Lory then added: "However, if you are willing to listen to my advice then I suggest you talk to Lilly about Ethan, and give her something to do to help with Ethan's problem, it doesn't have to be something big, just enough for her to feel useful"
Hugo's expression soften "I understand, Raven"
Hugo really liked Lory, at first he only felt grateful for what she did for his grandchildren but after interacting with her, Hugo found out that Lory was an honest and sincere woman, she never sucked up to her, instead she treat him and his family with genuine sincerity and kindness more than she had become a good influence for Lilly.
If only Lory hadn't married yet, he would happily match her up with his grandson despite her mysterious background and profession, unfortunately, even though his son had all the good qualities of a man Hugo realized Ethan was no match for Zhao Li Xin.
"Oh by the way, can we talk" since they were standing in the hallway. Lory thought it would be best for them to talk somewhere more private.
Hugo knew it must be important "Let's go to my study room," he said.
A moment later, Hugo and Lory immediately headed to the study room after they arrived as usual. Hugo pricked his thumb to activate the sound isolation barrier in the room then he sat behind the desk "So, what do you need Raven, you don't need to hesitate" He waited with anticipation.
Lory was comforted by Hugo's words and she could deny that she was touched by Hugo's kind words, "Thank you, I want to inform you that tomorrow morning my husband and I will leave Eagle Rock City"
Hugo's joyful face was replaced by a bit of disappointment "Oh...I remember you are going to leave, time really does fly right" he mumbled.
"Usually this only feels peaceful" Lory smiled meaningfully.
Hugo nodded in understanding "Well you're right"
"Besides, this will be good for you because I plan to look for your grandson, I feel he is the only one who knows Luxemborough's plans and the S.A.I.N.T organization," Lory said.
Hugo is happy because Lory will be directly involved in looking for his grandson, but he cannot ignore the big risks that will follow "Are you sure? This will be very dangerous, even more dangerous than facing Maren's monster" Hugo started to feel close to Lory and Zhao Li Xin couldn't help but feel worried for their safety.
"I know what I'm doing, I'll be fine" he assured Hugo "Besides that how is the Augburn family?"
"That Bastar*d has recovered and he was just about to leave but because we have filed a letter of complaint regarding Ron's actions with Lilly he didn't get permission to go out of town during the investigation."
"You think you can put Ron in jail?" Lory actually doubted that.
Hugo waved his hand and scoffed "Not really, I'm sure all the evidence regarding that stupid kid would have been destroyed especially if the underground guild was supporting them, even that woman named Linda has disappeared without a trace..."
Hugo and Lory exchanged glances, without explanation. They both knew what happened to the woman named Linda who was Ron's mistress and the one responsible for persuading Ron to use charm to bewitch Lilly.
"But that doesn't matter, even though I can't put that unlucky kid in prison, I will make sure his reputation is destroyed so that he can't show his nose in high society anymore," Hugo determined to avenge Lilly.
"The Augburn family will exile him..."Lory mutter.
"This will also give the Augburn family reputation and for the time being they can't do anything to our family because it will arouse many people's suspicions," Hugo grinned slyly.
Lory squints her eyes "You remind me of someone..."
"Oh, who?" Hugo's eyes lit up with interest.
Lory shakes her head and laughs, she cannot say Hugo reminds her a bit with Fredhardt.
"So, we can stop the Augburn family for a while, but we have to find out who the people from Dolza are communicating with."
Hugo rubs his chin while contemplating later on his smile broadens "I don't think it will be difficult"
Lory's curiosity pique "You have idea?"
Hugo laughed then grinned "Robert Augburn may look like an honorable and dignified man but I know he has serious problems..." Hugo groaned in disgust as if he had just seen a disgusting insect, he snorted loudly "Robert is interested in young women, I mean young is a woman between the ages of sixteen to nineteen years old and I believe he still has not changed to this day"
Lory's bow knitted together expressed complete disgust "Eew, isn't she around fifty"
"Fifty-six to be exact" Hugo corrected.
Lory shuddered, "I know most men like young women, but I think this is a very predatory relationship" Lory sighed, although many women are attracted to older men, but in Lory's opinion girls at that age are not mature enough, and can be easily manipulated, especially by older men who already have a lot of experience, someone like Robert Augburn.
"Wait, do you have proof of this?"
"I have no concrete proof, he's a cautious -sneaky Basta*d, however, I have long been aware of Robert's interest in young girls even though he tried to hide this to the best he can, but there are rumors circulated, though it's only known to very few people..."
Hugo remembered that when they were discussing at a famous restaurant, a family was sitting not far from their table. At that time, the family was accompanied by a young girl who was around fifteen or sixteen years old. At that time, Robert couldn't stop glancing at the girl.
If it happened only once, he might be thinking too much or it is just a coincidence, but Hugo caught him again at a fund party where many young artists and socialites gathered. Hugo could see Robert's eyes observing the young girls with a gaze like a wild animal eyeing its prey.
"Then what's your plan? Don't tell me you're going to use a young girl to seduce Robert." Lory wouldn't agree with that.
Hugo rolled his eyes "Do you think I'm crazy enough to take advantage of young girls, of course not. I know a former agent who worked in the field of information extraction and is an expert in disguise, I think I could use him."
"Because you already have a plan, I'll leave this matter to you," said Lory.
"By the way, I would like to share the good news that someone from Azalea Art Gallery has contacted me asking about Mr. Zhao's painting." There's a glint of satisfaction in Hugo's eyes.
Lory's eyes sparkled with interest, "It looks like your plan is starting to take shape"
"Indeed" Hugo's face lit up with satisfaction. "But they are still playing 'hard to get' therefore I will nudge them a bit. I decided to invite some art critics to appraise Master Zhao's paintings and let them release the review" Hugo bubbled over with enthusiasm.
"What if they give a bad review?" Lory raised her eyebrows.
"Only if they are blind" Hugo snorted, he was confident about Zhao's painting more than Lory. "With this, I have a reason to meet my old friends and also make connections with important people who share the same dislike of the influence of the S.A.I.N.T. organization because I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels the pressure from that organization."
Hugo's words turn Lory into silence, she wonders how many influential families are controlled by the S.A.I.N.T. organization but for what ends? world domination? Is it going to another war? The thought make Lory's heart turn heavy.
"I will find your grandson, I will protect him and find out what they want from him," Lory's eyes burned with determination.
There was a glimmer of hope in Hugo's eyes before it dimmed, "I know you are a strong Raven, and perhaps your husband is also as strong as you, but...can you protect my grandson from the S.A.I.N.T. organization, the Underground Guild, and Luxemborough at the same time?"
It wasn't that he wanted to underestimate the strength of Lory or Zhao Li Xin, but he couldn't imagine Lory and Zhao Li Xin alone being able to face those three great powers at once.
Even though Hugo wanted to save Ethan, he felt it didn't make sense to burden Lory and Zhao Li Xin after everything they had done for his family, and there wouldn't be enough money to repay everything Lory and Zhao Li Xin had done.
"I already feel very grateful if you can find Ethan, what's more, I still need Mr. Zhao's help regarding the painting exhibition, so if I ask for more than this, it would be very shameless of me, right?"
Lory looked at the man sitting across the table with a confident smile, "Don't worry about it, I've been through the worst"
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