The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1039

Jean returned early with the three little ones, and they were in the yard playing with three adorable pets.

Adriana stepped through the courtyard gate one foot after the other, noticing everyone was present. She asked with genuine concern, “How is everyone doing? Did you visit your mother today? How are Mr. Park and Mrs. Park doing?”

“Mm-hmm.”

Neera nodded. “I've visited Mom. It's quite good. I even took my granny for a full body check-up. Fortunately, her condition isn't too serious and can be cured.”

Next, she talked about her grandparents wanting to go abroad with her.

After hearing that, Adriana was quite pleased.

“That's wonderful. You're finally reunited with each other after so much difficulty. They surely wouldn't want to be separated from you. This arrangement is quite suitable as the family can be together again.”

Neera smiled, gently holding her aunt's arm, and started a heart-to-heart conversation with her.

“Aunt Adriana, you wouldn't believe it, but I still feel like I'm dreaming. Suddenly, I have so many family members who care about and love me. Suddenly, I have new bonds and support. This feeling is so heartwarming...”

Adriana patted her hand. “Silly girl, this isn't a dream. It's reality. From now on, there are more people who love you and more people for you to love. That's a good thing.”

“Yes, it's very good.”

Neera's eyes were clear and bright, filled with radiant joy and determination.

“Perhaps this is fate. What Mom couldn't do, I can still accomplish. From now on, I will take Mom's place, dutifully care for and look after my grandparents.”

“It's best if you think this way.”

Adriana sighed in relief. “I can tell the Park family is very happy to be reunited with you. Having you by their side is a source of comfort and joy.”

The topic was somewhat heavy. After she finished speaking, she quickly changed the subject and asked, “When are you leaving? Has it been decided?”

Neera shook her head. “Not yet. I'm pretty much done with my stuff here. We can leave as soon as Jean finishes up his work.”

After dinner, Jean went next door to attend to his business affairs.

At last, Ian found the opportunity to report the news.

“Mr. Beauvort, Cloud and the others returned this afternoon. They said that those who likely intervened and took away Asher might be people from the overseas black market.”

After Jean heard that, his eyes subtly darkened, and his brows furrowed slightly.

“Is this the black market of Essley?”

“No, it seems to be from Huspela.”

Jean's eyes darkened further, not wanting another force to get involved in this matter.

“Huspela wouldn't meddle in our affairs without good reason. If they're doing so, it only means that there's some connection between the black markets of all countries. It seems that behind the scenes of this black market, there must be a single puppet master pulling the strings.”

At this moment, his lips tightened, a chill seeping into the corners of his eyes and brows, and his expression growing increasingly somber.

The sheer terror of the power held by the one who could develop such a large-scale black market among various countries spoke for itself.

Ian thought the same, nodding as he responded, “Indeed, that's the case. So... Mr. Beauvort, should we continue our investigation?”

Jean glanced at him, saying coldly, “Of course, we need to investigate. If possible, start with the mafia. The black market in Essley and the mafia are intertwined. The ones in control might just be the mafia. Who knows?”

“Understood.”

After discussing that matter, Jean swiftly changed the topic and started asking about something else.

“How's the situation over in Essley?”

Ian knew what he was asking about and immediately reported, “The World Medical Alliance has pulled some strings, and now all major medical organizations, hospitals, and research institutes have stopped buying medicines from Jones Group. At present, all the drugs produced by Jones Group are stuck in their own hands. They can't sell them at all, and the losses are severe. Up until yesterday, more than half of the industries under Jones Group had been divided. Alex Jones had tried everything, but he couldn't hold it together any longer. Now, he's at his wit's end, with no solutions in sight.”

Jean was quite satisfied with this outcome, and his complexion improved a bit.

“In that case, once we've settled matters with the company, let's arrange for the trip abroad.”

Ian nodded in acceptance.

Meanwhile, Zephyr had returned next door.

Neera was relieved to see him safe and sound. Her worried heart finally settled. She first expressed her concern for him, then proceeded to ask about the situation over there.

“How's the handling going? Is it finished yet?”

Zephyr didn't hide anything. He concisely explained the entire sequence of events.

After Neera heard that Asher had run away, a slight frown creased her brows.

“This person has fled. He's a menace.”

She didn't mean to blame Zephyr. She just thought that man was too cunning.

At that moment, she didn't say anything more. Instead, she gently said, “You've worked hard these past few days. Take some good rest in the next couple of days.”

Then, seeing that it was still early, she went next door.