Marrying The Supposed Gold Digger (Valerie) novel Chapter 775

Owen's expression froze, and an unexpected wave of panic set in. He thought, 'Why was he suddenly so interested in Ethan?'

"Mr. Anderson? Mr. Anderson!" Matthew called.

Owen snapped back to reality. "Oh, Ethan, you say? What's he like?"

Matthew raised his eyebrows and asked, "You don't know him?"

Owen flatly denied it. "How would I know the person you're looking for!" He stood firm in his denial, but Matthew noticed the flicker of unease in his eyes and couldn't help but smirk. Micro-expressions don't lie.

Matthew pointed out directly, "He is Valerie's father. When he kidnapped Valerie, he was wanted by the police. I tracked him down, only to discover that another force was hunting him as well. Desperate, Ethan fled to Qebriuland and even sent me a distress signal. But then he suddenly disappeared. I've looked into it, and that force pursuing him is your people, Mr. Anderson. Surely, you haven't forgotten so quickly, have you?"

Owen was startled, realizing how much Matthew had uncovered. He immediately denied, "Nonsense! That's impossible! Matthew, don't you dare slander me. I've always been law-abiding. I know nothing about Qebriuland. Ethan's issues are between you and him; they have nothing to do with me. Besides, why would I chase him? He didn't kidnap my daughter!"

Matthew, seeing Owen's stubborn denial, simply smirked and said calmly, "Since it's not you, then I'll need your help to find him. With your vast resources, I'm sure we'll locate him quickly with your assistance!"

Matthew instructed, "Spread the news about Mr. Anderson's arrival in Wakanda. Whether he lives or dies will depend on his fate.

"I'm curious to see how people back home will react if they find out you've gone missing after arriving in Wakanda. Will they take any action against the Anderson family? Whatever happens to me in Wakanda, you will have to answer for it."

"Why should I? Matthew, how dare you!" Owen was furious, feeling that Matthew was pushing things too far.

Matthew said coldly, "Why shouldn't I? We have plenty of time ahead of us. Since you're already here, take your time to think about whether you can find Ethan Warren or not." He waved his hand, signaling for Charles to be carried off for medical treatment, leaving Owen behind.

Owen was left frustrated and helpless. Meanwhile, Charles, catching his breath and spitting out a mouthful of blood, said, "Mr. Grant, I've finally found you!"

Matthew nodded. "Thank you for your hard work!"

"It's nothing compared to the pressure Mrs. Grant is enduring back home. What I've been through is nothing in comparison!" Charles replied.

Matthew's heart tightened at the thought of Valerie. "How is Valerie? And what about the baby?"

Charles, while tending to his wounds, said in a serious tone, "Mrs. Grant has been holding up on her own. Recently, Fred was trying to vie for control of the Noria Group, but Mrs. Grant saw through his plans. Her methods are truly formidable, on par with yours. It was her idea to force Mr. Anderson to come here. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to draw him in."

Hearing that, Matthew smiled, clearly proud of the woman he held in high regard. He glanced at a photo of her on his phone, his lips curling into a soft, affectionate smile.

In Kranson City, Owen might have been able to control everything, but in Wakanda, life and death were commonplace, with thousands potentially perishing any day. If Matthew knew the full extent of the situation, he probably wouldn't be so easily lenient with him.

Owen grew increasingly anxious. He took a deep breath, glanced at the outside, and was immediately pushed back as he tried to open the door. With no phone and no way to contact anyone, he was growing desperate. After waiting from morning until evening, he finally heard some commotion at the door.

He quickly pressed his ear to the door and realized it was a shift change. The guard stood in place and muttered after a short while, "My stomach's hurting again. He shouldn't be running off. Guess I'll just go to the restroom first!"

Owen's heart leaped with joy. Each floor of the hotel had a phone at every corner. Seizing the opportunity while the guard went to the restroom, he quickly slipped out and dialed the number. After three rings, someone answered, and Owen, now extremely anxious, said, "Boss, I need you to do something for me!"

"You're in Wakanda? How did you end up here?" the voice replied.

The voice on the other end made Owen pause. Unable to admit that he had been outmaneuvered by a woman, he replied vaguely, "Yes. The people from the Noria Group set me up and brought me to Wakanda. Now, Matthew has already confronted me. I need you to find Ethan and kill him. We absolutely cannot let him meet with Matthew!"

The voice on the other end laughed. "Why should I? It seems you've forgotten what you promised me before. You keep asking me to help you over and over—when did we become superior and subordinate?"

Owen became frantic. "Boss, if you help me, I'll give you half of my fortune. I just need you to ensure I have a way out! If Ethan meets with Matthew, the truth will come out, and we won't be able to keep our secrets. If I die, no one at Noria Group will be able to handle it. Consider how much Noria Group is worth—my life is just a fraction of that. Half of my fortune is worth a lot. I beg you, please help me and be merciful."