Claimed by the Crown Heir novel Chapter 161

"He passed away a long time ago," Alistair Howard replied softly.

Vanessa Grant looked up at him in surprise, wondering how he could possibly know that.

Years ago, after Elias Quinton cured her grandfather's illness, he had retired to Mount Valerius. Having barely survived a brush with death, her grandfather had let go of his worldly attachments and became determined to learn medicine. He had persistently trailed Mr. Quinton, refusing to leave his side, until the older man was finally moved and made an exception to take him in as an apprentice.

When Mr. Quinton passed away, she and her grandfather had arranged the floral tributes and the funeral to give him a proper send-off.

Nolan Nash sighed in pity. "Looks like there's no hope for old Mrs. Ji then."

If that medical saint were still alive, he would probably be over a hundred years old by now.

No wonder there had been no news of him for so many years; he had already passed on.

On the ride back, Vanessa was still thinking about what he had said in the private room.

"Ace, how did you know he passed away?"

That news had never been made public.

"Just heard about it," Alistair answered ambiguously, his predatory gaze dark and unfathomable.

Vanessa wanted to press him on who he had heard it from.

But on second thought, the man was already gone. There was no point in dwelling on the question.

Alistair's gaze flickered slightly as he asked in a low voice, "Are you all packed?"

"I'm working on it."

"I'll pick you up the day after tomorrow."

"..."

The next day.

Vanessa visited the Vittini headquarters.

"Nessa, why didn't you text me before coming over?"

Elena Vane had been in an emergency morning meeting, but upon hearing she was there, she hurried to wrap it up.

"It was a last-minute decision. I wasn't busy this morning anyway, so I didn't mind waiting," Vanessa replied with a smile.

Elena chuckled softly. "Coffee? Tea?"

"Either is fine."

Elena made a latte and set it down in front of her.

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