"Mr. Warner." Hoyt looked earnestly at Bradley and said, "I won't take this job of yours."
"15,000,000 dollars!"
Bradley grabbed his checkbook and hastily wrote a check for Hoyt. He handed it over, but Hoyt tore it in half.
"Mr. Warner, it's not about the money," Hoyt said, leaning back in his office chair. "Whether Esther is alive or dead, I won't assist you in doing harm. Clark regrets not being able to dissuade you in the past, which led to Esther spending five years in prison.
"Mr. Warner, speaking as an onlooker, let me remind you that there aren't many five-year periods in life, let alone having a woman's best years squandered in prison due to your arrogance. I won't take your case. Please leave."
Bradley realized that Hoyt knew Clark and must be somewhat aware of his and Esther's situation.
"Clark came to see you?" Bradley asked.
Hoyt then recounted the task Clark had given him.
"Clark has been searching for Esther's twin daughters. According to my investigation, your assistant, Cole, placed those twin daughters in Sunflower Welfare."
Bradley had no knowledge of Clark's ongoing search for his and Esther's daughters during his absence.
"And then?" Bradley inquired.
Hoyt continued. "After Cole ran into the accident, there were no other leads."
Bradley believed that Cole wouldn't betray him. He remembered clearly that every time Cole went to Sunflower Welfare, he visited Pixie and Tinkerbell.
"Perhaps you can continue the investigation with Pixie and Tinkerbell," Bradley suggested.
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don't read at all. horrible story, makes me sick....