The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 279

Chapter 279

The rain gradually grew heavier. Meanwhile, in his office at the Burton Group, Justin flipped through a ledger.

Since Janice came by a few days ago, he requested someone to retrieve those ledgers so he could personally compare them. After analyzing them by himself, the numbers matched up with what Janice had said.

“Frankie.”

“You called for me, Mr. Burton?”

“Please retrieve the contracts for these items for me.”

Frankie took over the ledger and replied, “These are contracts for purchase orders, and they are all from the end of last year. Is there something wrong with them?”

“You won’t be able to find any problems just by scouring the ledger. If the purchased materials are in the warehouse, then things should be fine. And if they aren’t-well, that’s going to be a huge problem.”

“I’ll find those contracts as soon as possible.”

“Thank you.”

As he spoke, a ding came from Justin’s computer, notifying him that he had a new email. It was an anonymous one, containing only a picture. Justin initially thought that it was spam. However, just as he was about to delete it, the picture suddenly enlarged itself. The picture showed a grave, highlighting the two women standing together under an umbrella. One of the women had hair that was past mid-length which was tied back and was dressed in a muted gray blazer and office skirt; the other was dressed in a crisp shirt and black pants. At first glance, she looked like a man.

Justin’s grip on his mouse tightened a little.

“I’m leaving to look for the contracts, Mr. Burton.”

Frankie’s voice brought Justin’s mind back to reality. Then, he abruptly stopped Frankie. “Hold on. Have Rachel and Janice known each other for a long time?”

Hearing that, Frankie went rigid.

The rain stopped later that evening. Rachel deliberately went out to pick up the two kids and also got the babysitter to go out and buy a nice, large fish for soup.

By the time Justin returned home, dinner was already on the table.

“You’re back, Mr. Burton,” the babysitter greeted, having emerged from the kitchen. “You may dig in after you have washed your hands.”

“Daddy!” Charlotte hopped off the couch and leaped at Justin to engulf him in a hug. “Why didn’t you come home the last few days?”

Justin picked Charlotte up. “Did you play to your heart’s content?”

“Yeah! Mommy picked me and Samuel up every day, and she also cooked for us. There were so many activities at school. We’re preparing for a choir competition too! Daddy, let me and Samuel sing for you.”

“In a bit.” Justin suddenly noticed Rachel step out of the kitchen. His eyes immediately darkened at the sight.

Charlotte didn’t notice his change in expression as she struggled out of his hold to run to Samuel. “Hey, Samuel! Let’s sing for Daddy.”

“You’re back,” Rachel stated when she saw Justin.

“I have something to ask you. Come upstairs with me,” Justin said.

“Can’t you ask me that here?”

“No.”

Rachel’s heart abruptly stuttered at the cold reply. She could sense the pressure coming from Justin’s gaze. And so, Justin and Rachel went upstairs.

Meanwhile, Charlotte was pulling Samuel over when she heard their footsteps upstairs. “Where are you

going…”

Before she could finish her sentence, the sound of a door closing could be heard. After it closed, the massive manor became so quiet that it was frightening.

Samuel flopped back onto the couch and picked up his phone controller. “Okay, no singing. It’s gaming time again.”

Charlotte frowned. Her tiny, delicate face looked overly serious. “How are you even in the mood to play games? Didn’t you notice? The vibe earlier was just off!”