Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 204

Chapter 204: Closing Linda’s case.

After composing himself, the old patriarch announced that it was time for him to leave, he thanked Phoebe and David once again.

“Elder, if you have any plans for the company, you can go and see him.” David stopped Luther and handed him a business card for DP holdings. “It will be best if you see my friend tomorrow or today itself just in case your children or grandchildren get any ideas. You have already lost your influence in the company, act before more is lost.”

Luther took the card and he lifted his eyes to David, grateful and surprised that he was going out of his way to be helpful.

But, it was great advise, before those monsters reacted, he needed to amend his will, redistribute his shares and liquidate most of his assets.

“Thank you young Saxon, you are a fine man unlike the rumors. How great would it have been if i had a son as reliable as you.” Luther reached out, almost touching David’s cheek but he dropped his hand quickly.

In his heart, he wished that Linda had met a man as wonderful as David, someone devoted to her the he was to the little shaman. How amazing would her life have been?

He kept his regrets to himself and leaned on his walking cane.

“Are the reporters still out there?”

“Most are gone.” Shark shared.

“You can use the back door, i just peeked outside and the reporters are flocking to the entrance.” Claire advised

“No, i should speak to them, there are some things i should make clear personally.”

He walked slowly, supported by one of his bodyguards and stood on the first step where he was towering over the reporters . As expected they began to throw questions at him loudly, not giving him a moment to digest and answer properly.

It was Shark that stepped forward and calmed them, allowing Luther to give a statement.

“I know that there is a lot of interest in the affairs of my family with this case coming to light so the first thing i want to do is clear my granddaughter’s good name. Linda Verdemont has never been a woman of loose morals. She did not run away with any lovers or have any affair, as a matter of fact, her husband was the one that had affairs.

I will not hide the truth about my grandson Brandon’s involvement in the case. He worked with Linda’s husband and one employee of the family to kill her and hide the murder by ruining her reputation and for many years they got away with it.

I have been searching for her all these years and my poor baby was buried in the ground, cold and lonely. My family including her parents will try to say otherwise but please do not listen to them. They are worried most about losing their reputation and money than getting justice for Linda Verdemont.

I am going to cooperate with the police to ensure that those that were involved in Linda’s death are given the punishment that they deserve. I want to thank the detectives for their stellar work in discovering the truth. I would also like to thank a special person, the shaman Phoebe Mayfair for without her help, i never would have found my grand daughter. That’s all i have to say, thank you.” He bowed respectfully.

His bodyguards and David’s had already arrived, guarding him from all sides. They formed a path for him, guiding him to the car.

The press was noisy and still shocked that he had actually admitted that his grandson was involved in the murder of his sister. Wealthy families like his would do their best to make the case go away but not Luther.

They could see that he had spoken with a lot of pain and regret. Many of them still had questions and they run after the cars with some still yelling out questions about Brandon and his lovers.

Obviously, they intended to sensationalize the issue and make it a big headline. Only a few moral news outlets would rectify Linda’s reputation.

Phoebe, Shark and David watched the chaos from the sides in silence.

“Our Phoebe’s business is about to blow up, don’t forget me when you become a celebrity shaman.” Shark bounced on his toes.

David smiled at Phoebe, his eyes laced with pride. “She is a force to be reckoned with, once Phoebe sets her mind to it she gets things done. Anyway, what happens to the criminals now?” David asked.

“Well we have strong evidence and witnesses. Honestly no matter what the Verdemonts say it’s over for them. The prosecutors are already in the station offering deals, one of them said they will be getting thirty to life with no parole.” Jones approached them from the back.

“I am elated! This case is like ten years old and I just solved it. I can smell my promotion from miles away.” Shark sniffed the air like a dog.

His words elicited laughter from the group, they all had a feeling that he would be promoted. He had held a press conference on his own without giving his superiors a heads up. They too would have loved to get credit in this case, it involved the Verdemonts after all.

David pulled on Phoebe’s hand so that they too could get going. She tugged on his hand and looked at him through heavily lidded eyes.

“I am worried about Luther now that he is going to make changes and expressed a different opinion from his family members. What if they do something to that old man?” Phoebe pulled her brows together, shadows of worry gnawed at her.

David was way ahead of her, after studying the Verdemont’s behavior he feared that they would harm him or even kill him. He had told the butler that he was going to send more bodyguards to specifically take care of the old man’s security for as long as possible.

“It’s taken care of, i knew that you would worry so i took some measures on my own. I believe that he knows what he needs to do, Old man Luther is living among wolves and he is not a rabbit, he will protect himself.”

Phoebe felt her heart flutter, surprised by his thoughtfulness. David had really become the best version of himself. The fact that he had taken care of it anticipating her worry made her incredibly glad.

“I am tired and i feel like i need a bath. Being around those people had taken a toll on me.” Phoebe yawned and removed her hand from his, then stretched like a cat.

David took her hand again and led down the steps. “I am hungry too, lets head to the cafe. I am sure that grandma is waiting to hear all about this adventure.”

They bid farewell to the detectives, got into her car and Polly drove them back to the cafe.

Although they were somewhat exhausted, they wore aprons the moment they arrived at the cafe. It was lunch hour and the cafe was packed to the brim.

Some of David’s female admirers were back, and they were clearly excited to see him with the way they were squealing and blushing.

Phoebe navigated between clients with ease and speed until she felt her legs shake. When the number of customers dwindled, she sat down behind the counter and sighed.

“Why do we have so many clients today though? I am not complaining but girl i am worn out.” She beat her shoulders manually with a clenched fist.

More clients had come over but they had not placed orders for food yet.

“Actually all those people siting over there have issues and want a consultation with the great Phoebe Mayfair. After old man Luther Verdemont praised you on TV our phones have been ringing non stop and people have been coming here like the services are free. Marianne, the new part time worker just graduated to full time. She’s helping them book appointments.” Rosette gave her a list of inventory that had run out.

“Tomorrow, i am tired, Send them away with apologies and a complimentary gift.” Phoebe declined to do anymore business.

It was one of the joys of being self employed, she could pick and choose her working hours.

Rosette did as she said, they took down information and sent away the clients. After Marianne closed the doors, they sat around the same table as usual to relax.

“Tell us everything that happened.” Grandma Mayfair ordered.