Rayna tried to recall the happenings at the lock-up. As she started connecting the dots, she could guess who the mastermind was. “I see. Give Ms. Brenn a call and thank her for rushing back for my sake. Everything’s settled here, and she can return to where she came from.”
Ella nodded. “I’ve contacted the person in charge of Egret Scents as well as more than ten media companies. We shall hold a press conference at two in the afternoon in the conference room. Is that okay, Ms. Garland?”
“Sure! I’ll be there at two sharp.”
Immediately after Ella left, Rayna opened up the takeout boxes and enjoyed her piping hot spaghetti bolognese. It warmed her tummy up and made her feel better.
While eating her delicious food, she had flashbacks of Curtis making the same food for her.
Although the spaghetti bolognese he cooked for her was very salty and the plating was bad too, she found it extremely appetizing.
It was the first time that man had ever made a meal for her. Moreover, it was a plate of spaghetti bolognese.
Rayna’s heart ached whenever she thought about the past.
She tried to distract herself by whipping out her phone and calling a private detective.
The line was connected about ten seconds later.
“Ms. Garland.” After greeting Rayna, the private detective joked, “I heard that a small company is suing Glory. Are you perhaps planning to engage my service to find out more about them?”
Rayna took her time to swallow her food before answering, “I can settle that case within today. The reason I called is to obtain the dirt on an individual.”
“Who is it? Your arch enemy?”
“The Xavier family.”
The private detective kept quiet.
After a minute of silence, he replied cryptically, “You know, Ms. Garland, I’m just a small business owner. I don’t want to take the risk and end up hurting myself.”
“I know. I won’t let you take uncalculated risks.”
When Rayna was making her way to the company earlier, she had thought about a special plan. “You just need to focus on the investigation and leave the rest to me. Besides good remuneration, I’ll also help you obtain Yartran citizenship.”
“Really?” The private detective found it unbelievable. “It’s not easy to apply to be a citizen of Yartran. Are you sure you can help me with that, Ms. Garland?”
Rayna was resolute. “Yes. Email me all your details, and I’ll get it done within a month at most. If anything happens to you during the investigation process, I’ll bear full responsibility. They won’t do anything to you.”
The private detective pondered for a long while. He then replied firmly, “All right. As long as you can change my nationality, I’ll check on the Xavier family for you and keep you posted, Ms. Garland.”
Rayna heaved a sigh of relief. “Thank you. I’ll transfer the money to the same account.”
“Sure!”
Shortly after hanging up, Rayna received an email from the detective containing all of his personal information.
She browsed through it before sending the details to Ringo.
Since Emma was bold enough to harm her and her children at the lock-up, right under the noses of the police officers, she would not let it slide.
Ringo texted: How soon do you expect the task to be completed?
As soon as Rayna confirmed the request to be super urgent, Ringo told her he would get it done through his personal connections, and the fastest would be half a month later.
Upon seeing the message, Rayna thanked him sincerely.
Ringo texted again: Ms. Garland, you should thank Mr. Hamilton. The only reason why I’d satisfy all of your requests is that he regards you with high importance.
Rayna wrote: Emerald told me he’s back in Norwal City. Is that right?
When they were still being retained at the lock-up, Emerald had told Rayna that Jefferson had been informed of the matter, and he should be making a trip back to Norwal City. However, Rayna did not see him even after she was released.
Rayna hoped that Jefferson did not come back for her sake because she was worried that Arnaud would plan something against him in secret.
However, Ringo did not respond to her message.
While waiting for a reply, Rayna read her notes prepared for the press conference.
Yet, she could not help but wonder if Ringo was busy with work in Jetroina, as he had yet to reply to her message.
After what seemed like an eternity, the phone rang.
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