Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife - Chapter 241

Chapter 241: Gunfire Chapter 241: Gunfire “No, you shouldn’t but-” She paused and drew his hand into her, pressing it gently as if conveying her inner plea, and said, “If that past contains secrets that can destroy your lives, it’s better to forget than remember.” Gabriel glanced at his mother with bewilderment.

He wasn’t expecting her to respond this way, given how well she knew his problems.

“But what if that past comes back to haunt you, forcing you to go deeper into it?

Should you still act blind?” he said, leaving Belle stunned.

Gabriel knew his parents understood everything, but they still sided with their friend.

But wasn’t Eveline obliged to know the truth?

She needed to know that her mother had been killed.

Belle lowered her gaze in embarrassment, which stung his heart.

“I don’t know why you all have been adamant to keep Eveline in dark, but mom, let me remind you, she won’t stop, nor will I, because I promise to be with her in everything.” He finished by releasing her hand and looking away.

He was disappointed with his parents, but he could not blame them.

Just as he was attempting to assist Eveline, they were also supporting their friend.

Belle didn’t say anything and stood up to leave, but before she could, she hesitated and turned to face her son, smiling, “Then I guess it’s time for her to know the truth, and I am sure after everything is said and done, you will be there for her, son.

She will need you much more than you can think.” Gabriel looked at his mother, whose countenance was melancholy, before making her way out and closing the door.

Gabriel didn’t want to let her comments disturb him, but the way her eyes sank, he realized it wasn’t as simple as they thought.

Maybe their pursuit for the truth would reveal numerous secrets, leaving not only Eveline but also him in disarray.

**** “Where did you go?” Richard, who awoke to find his wife was not by his side, enquired as soon as he saw her return to the room.

Richard expected an answer, but when she saw Belle’s tears, she hurriedly jumped out of bed and rushed to her side.

“What happened, Belle?” “Why are you crying?” He requested, unable to figure out why his wife would cry out of the blue.

“Richard, I can’t do it anymore.

The truth we have been suppressing for years is causing stress in our children.

I can’t see Eveline go through this misery step by step.

It will shatter her,” she murmured, and his gaze hardened as he heard her words.

“Has something happened?

Did Eveline ask you anything?

Did someone-” “No one asked me anything, but how long should we keep lying to our children?

One day she will know,” she whispered, holding his hand and softly squeezing it.

“Richard, our children have already started looking for answers, and I fear with every piece of information they extract, their hearts would break bit by bit.” Belle had been tenacious in persuading Jonathan to tell Eveline the truth in the hopes that she would learn it from him rather than an outsider, but now that they were actively looking for answers, her heart was shrinking.

Richard embraced her as she burst into tears once more.

“Then I think it’s best for her to make the decision when the truth is out,” Richard said, rubbing her back and staring blankly at the wall in front of him.

**** Inside Eveline’s room, she couldn’t relax.

Taking out her laptop, she attempted to get in touch with Kaden but was unsuccessful.

So she shifted her strategy and focused on learning more about his family background.

She knew his name was Kaden Willow, so she began searching through records and discovered the names of their parents, but what did she find?

Their only son, Kaden, was mentioned, but no information about her mother was provided.

“Maybe Dad used his power to erase everything about mom, just like he did about her death,” when those thoughts entered her mind.

Eveline shakes her head.

“No, Eveline, remember this isn’t the entire truth.” She kept telling herself this and continued to look through their IDs when something unexpected appeared in their information.

“Mom’s marriage was already set, and it was with Gerald Miller’s eldest son,” she murmured as she went over one key item that she had acquired.

“If mom and dad’s marriage was already set, why would they oppose it?” She wondered, racking her brain for specifics, when something snapped into her head and she gaped in surprise.

“Because the alliances weren’t between dad and mom, but between Jedrick and mom,” she explained, connecting the connections.

Eveline blinked many times, attempting to process.

“I have to inform Gabriel.

I am sure he will come up with some more ideas,” she said before swiftly calling Gabriel.

“Why aren’t you sleeping, Eve.

Do you want me to come over there?” Gabriel inquired as soon as he received her call.

He was convinced Eveline would not feel at ease and would eventually phone him.

They had become accustomed to one another’s presence to the point that it was difficult to leave.

But her response stunned him, putting a check on his expectations.

“No need to come here, because there is something more important than you sleeping with me.” “…” When Gabriel did not respond, Eveline took the phone back and discovered the call was still active.

“Gabriel, are you listening?” She said, shattering his stupor; he hummed.

“I am.

Tell me what’s so important that you have to contact me now…

so late when you should be sleeping.” His voice was less enthusiastic than before, but Eveline didn’t give any attention and got right to the point.

“I found something interesting and your mind will be blown just like me” she said causing Gabriel to furrow.

“Spill” ….

“So you mean to say your mother was supposed to marry Jedrick but instead she married your dad, which is why her parents were oppose to their marriage?” Gabriel inquired.

“I believe so, but what would Uncle Kaden say?

They weren’t allowed to meet Mom.

Don’t you think it should be the other way around?” she said.

“Right,” Gabriel paused as he looked over her comments and said “Or perhaps she was compelled to marry when, in actuality, she preferred your father.

If that’s the case, maybe it’s understandable why your father prohibited them from meeting their daughter.” Eveline was amused and couldn’t help but inquire, “I believe you’re reading the books I gave you faithfully.

Your brain functions faster than any fictional character.” Gabriel rolled his eyes as he reclined on the couch, head resting on the headboard.

“Don’t pull my leg, Eve, or I will widen your leg,” he threatened, as the smile on her face faded.

“Shameless,” she mumbled.

“Anyways, don’t stay up late, and we’ll talk about it tomorrow.

First, we need to get Kaden on board before we begin any investigation,” Gabriel stated.

Eveline agreed, and after a while of talking, they ended the call.

**** Meanwhile, Kaden disguised himself as a waiter and entered a VIP room to cater to his guest, carrying a tray full of drinks.

It was a meeting between the two gang bosses to discuss a weapons transaction as well as negotiations for a peace accord.

Kaden methodically studied the crowd, which included men with guns and two incredibly influential persons who had seated onto opposing couches.

Kaden previously knew about these people, but what astonished him was why the two leaders decided to make peace.

As he served the two drinks, he kept a close eye on them.

The tension between them was palpable, and he sensed that the meeting would not go as well as they had hoped.

As he walked out and the door closed, Kaden turned to his teammate, who had also arrived to serve the drinks, and asked “Do they always come here?” “Not all, but the one who sat on the left, Silvester, he is often graced the bar with his presence.” Kaden nodded.

Yes, he indeed had his homework done prior his decision to step into this place for work two days ago.

Silvester, the leader of the Hitman gang, was a vicious man who murdered many innocent people and was involved in drug trafficking.

He possessed the majority of the positions in his territory and wishes to expand his reach globally.

But the one in the right was his bitter rival, who wanted nothing more than to overtake him and become the top drug dealer.

Even now, they were up there discussing the new medication they discovered.

It was widely utilized among young people and had a high market value.

Silvester intended to leverage his reach as a means of profit, and they did so in the name of a peace deal.

Everything was great until a loud gunshot boomed inside the bar, startling the guests.

“Run, war broke out between the two gangs,” the teammate informed Kaden as he fled to save his life.

The entire bar was in disarray, with customers shouting and running around attempting to get away from the gunfire.

But Kaden had another plan.

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