Jonathan was on pins and needles, feeling like each second was dragging on for a year.
A few minutes later, Old Wade emerged, stating coolly, "Sorry, the old man doesn't want to see you. But Gabriel has returned and he's willing to meet with you."
Gabriel?
Jonathan squinted slightly, responding, "Please lead the way."
Old Wade guided him to the backyard. As Jonathan took in the familiar corridors and interior, he suddenly pieced together a lot of things. He and Estelle had been here before.
How did Estelle know about the ancient treasure in the Jarvis family? Why had Old Mr. Jarvis kept Estelle behind? Why had he given him the ancient treasure for nothing?
Everything clicked into place!
In the backyard, Gabriel was feeding the fish in the pond. Seeing Jonathan, he nodded slightly, "Please have a seat."
Jonathan cut to the chase, "Where is Estelle?"
Gabriel brushed off the fish food crumbs from his hand, responding calmly, "I went back to C City last night, planning to pick up Stella this morning. But she's already left."
"Where did she go?" Jonathan's mood instantly sank.
"That's a question for Mr. Lamont. Didn't you tell her to leave?" Gabriel's tone turned chilly.
Jonathan was taken aback, momentarily speechless.
“Soon after she arrived in J City, we heard news of the Macclain family's planned marriage alliance with the Lamont family. We were against it, but Stella stood her ground. I looked into your past and understood why Stella wanted to return to the Macclain family and why she agreed to marry you.”
Jonathan thought back to the secret room underground where he and a girl had spent two days and nights. In the darkness, the girl's eyes were clear and calm. Merging with Estelle's gaze, it made him feel like his world had been turned upside down.
"You probably know what happened next. You ignored her for three years and then hurt her again." Gabriel looked at Jonathan coldly, "My grandfather and I have discussed it. Let go of the past, divorce Stella, and you two will have no connection anymore." Gabriel said.
Something inside Jonathan fell heavily, feeling like a crushing blow, the pain unbearable.
After a moment of silence, Jonathan finally spoke with a low voice, "The person who got surrounded on Kulha Mountain that day, was it Estelle?"
"Yes." Gabriel said.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Yea, so glad Mrs. Winters and Evelyn got caught. Thanks for the updates....
Yea,yea,yea so happy for Sylvia, Georgia and Gabriel. Thank you ... now for Evelyn....
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Evelyn will MAFO that Jonathan has someone checking on her and the Winters family. I really do hope her scheme is revealed and she is put out of the Jarvis family. She's jealous and vindictive. Thank you for the updates....
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Is author planning to finally reveal Sylvia's true identity? 😍...
I wish that Gabriel would begin his pursuit of Sylvia. Thank you for the updates....
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