Gabrielle couldn't fall asleep well. She was worried about something and couldn't get it off her mind, tossing and turning on her bed.
Westley couldn't either. Gabrielle was restless, making it even more difficult for him to fall asleep, so he turned on the light.
"Gabrielle, what's wrong? Can't fall asleep?" Westley pulled her into his arms and asked in a low voice.
The rain outside was getting so much heavier, and crackling noises echoed in the corridor.
"I'm okay, Westley. I think it's because of the loud sounds I'm hearing and all of this feels new to me. I also ate too much during dinner, I guess that's why I can't fall asleep. Don't worry." Gabrielle couldn't help but feel bad for keeping Westley awake. It was hard to stop herself from moving around.
Truth be told, she couldn't fall asleep because she kept thinking of the man they had run into earlier. His gaze was unforgettable. She was a bit worried to have met such man in this place.
She could feel it was going to be an eventful night.
"Are you sure you're okay?" Westley rubbed Gabrielle's shoulder. He knew there was something bothering her and that worried him too.
"I'm really fine. Ah, I need to go to the toilet." Gabrielle got out of bed and headed towards the bathroom.
Seeing that Gabrielle was worried, Westley called the Campbell Family's man who was in charge of the investigation this time.
Westley had a vague idea why Gabrielle couldn't fall asleep. It was probably because the man they had met earlier made Gabrielle feel uneasy.
Westley was also a bit shaken. He thought he would feel more at ease once he had learned about the man's identity.
"Mr. Morris, we have identified the people you asked us to investigate. They are members of the Sanderson Family in Ensfield. The Sanderson Family has been in an internal strife recently, and Victor Sanderson was injured and flew to Thailand to recover. It seems that the issue hasn't ended yet, and there may be another fight in Thailand. Nothing to worry about, Mr. Morris, but be careful not to get accidentally involved. Please leave the hotel first thing tomorrow and return to the villa, where we can ensure your safety."
"Okay, I see. Thank you for working so hard at such a late hour."
"You're welcome, Mr. Morris. If you need anything, please let me know. Do you want me to send the Campbell Family's men to come over right now?"
"No need. We're keeping a low profile so we don't attract attention."
"Understood. Please return to the villa tomorrow morning. If the rain is still too heavy, let our men pick you up."
"Okay."
After hanging up, Westley leaned against the headboard and had an idea of what was going on. It turned out that the man was Victor, the one who took over the Sanderson Group.
The Sanderson Family was a big family, and it had grown rapidly in recent years, becoming the number one family in Ensfield. It was not surprising that there would be internal strife. After all, the family was a mess. Victor's father had many illegitimate children and a few of them were quite outstanding among this younger generation. Victor was one of them. He was cold-blooded and brutal to people and things.
Westley didn't pay that much attention to the matters in Ensfield, especially about the Sanderson Family's affairs. It would be inappropriate for outsiders to meddle. Anyway, he wasn't interested in their family problems at the very least.
As long as Victor didn't come over to provoke him, he would not do anything.
When Gabrielle came out of the bathroom, Westley gently looked at her.
"Gabrielle, how are you feeling? Come and sleep. It's getting late." Westley patted the space next to him.
Gabrielle lay in his arms and played with his fingers from time to time. "Westley,
are you not bothered about that person's identity?"
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