Chapter 405 Where Are You
Chapter 405 Where Are You
'Ex? Is that what she calls me now?
Well then, I'll remember that, ' Hiram thought to himself.
"Marlon, I know that your company is experiencing a financial crisis. If you could help me and let me
know where she is, I will, in return, help your company survive." Hiram wasn't annoyed by the irony
dripping from Marlon's words, but he became more certain that he really did something to Rachel's
shoulder last night, of which he couldn't remember the details.
Marlon was stunned by Hiram's generous proposal.
In the past two years, his company has been trapped in dire circumstances. His company would have
already closed down if they had not gone to the Tang family for financial assistance. With Hiram's
generous offer, they would no longer need to depend on the Tangs' reluctant help.
Hearing Hiram's words, Marlon's father drew him aside. This was an opportunity that was too good to
let pass. "Marlon, did you hear that? If you help Hiram find his wife, our company will survive."
Marlon knew the importance of Hiram's support, but he also realized that Rachel must have been going
through too much, that she had to hide in North Sea City. He had only known Rachel for a few days but
he didn't want to betray her.
"Come on, Marlon. What are you waiting for? Think about it, we don't have to kiss the feet of the Tang
family just for our company to survive. Just say yes!" Marlon's father persuaded him.
If Hiram found Rachel, Marlon could help a broken couple get reunited and at the same time ensure the
continued business of their company. There might be no more second chances after this.
A little hesitant, Marlon glanced at Hiram and took out his phone to call Rachel.
"Rachel, come to my office ASAP. I have something for you to do." Marlon walked to the door as he
spoke with Rachel.
Rachel kept silent for a moment after hearing Marlon, and then answered,"Marlon, I'm so sorry. I... I
have left. I am no longer in North Sea City
I have a lot of urgent things to deal with. For the salary you paid me in advance, I will pay you back as
soon as possible. I'm really sorry for the troubles I have made during these past few days."
It wasn't easy for Rachel to make this decision. Marlon had already prepaid her one-month salary and
she had just adapted to her new life here.
She could have continued living here on the premise that she remained far from Hiram.
But now that Hiram found her, she had no choice but to find another place, another city to hide and
start a new life.
"I'm really sorry," Rachel continued. She had no choice but to leave without saying good-bye.
Marlon suddenly widened his eyes when he heard what Rachel said. "What? So, you are already
gone? !"
Getting impatient in the VIP room, Hiram immediately walked out and grabbed Marlon's phone.
"Rachel, where are you now?" he called out in a low but powerful voice.
But there was no one at the other end of the line.
There was only the sound of a beep. Rachel had hung up.
Hiram was so angry that he threw the phone outside the window. He put his hands at the back of his
head and closed his eyes. 'Damn it. She hung up after hearing me.'
At that moment, if Rachel was standing in front of him, he would strangle her.
There was no need for Hiram to stay as Rachel had already left. He strode towards the gate, following
by Chad and Carl.
"Wait… I can still help you find her, and you have to keep your word!"
Marlon called out behind them.
"Her phone is equipped with a special GPS. I can locate her even if the phone is powered off."
Hiram stopped and turned around to look at Marlon. Although he wondered why there was a GPS in
Rachel's phone, he didn't ask because there was nothing more important than finding her.
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Standing at the train station, Rachel finished the last call and shut down the phone.
Hiram's words were still ringing in her ears, over and over again.
Hiram had already found her as she expected.
But it didn't matter because she was about to leave again.
Holding the train ticket, Rachel took her suitcase and went to the platform.
'I can't go back easily since I have left such a mess.'
The train had just left when Hiram and the others arrived at the platform.
Hiram was panting for breath and looking at the train leaving at a high speed. The anger in his eyes
could nearly burn out the train that they had missed by a few seconds.
"Mr. Rong, please stay calm. I know someone in the station, and I can ask him to check Rachel's
destination."
Marlon was also out of breath. Without taking a rest, he walked inside to find the people he knew at the
station.
Seeing the train disappear into the darkness, carrying the woman that he just couldn't get a hold of,
Hiram stood in the same place, feeling his heart becoming colder and colder.
On the train.
Holding the ticket in her hand, Rachel raised her head slowly and clenched her fist to hold back the
tears.
'I can't cry.
I can't have a soft heart. Not anymore.'
Rachel couldn't go back because she had promised Gavin to leave. She couldn't let any of her
sacrifices go to waste.
She knew that she was hurting Hiram beyond what she could imagine, but it was the only way to cure
the hatred between their two families.
It was also the only way to let Fannie live a normal life.
The last thing Rachel wanted was to see Fannie live in hiding.
"Girl, why are you crying? You look so upset. You can talk to me if you need someone," seeing Rachel
in extreme sadness, an elderly lady from across the aisle couldn't help asking. She was about 60 years
old.
Although Rachel tried her best to hold back her tears, there were still some that fell down her cheeks.
Rachel wiped the tears away with a paper towel and shook her head with a smile. "Nothing, I just Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.
remembered some sad things."
"Well, you can talk to me if those things really hurt you. Don't bottle it up inside. I've been there, so
maybe I can provide you with some advice."
Rachel suddenly remembered her own daughter, Joyce, who used to cry to her whenever she was
wronged. Oh, how she missed her little angel!
Rachel was touched by the kindly tone. She took a deep breath to calm down and began to tell a
simple version of her story.
The aunt nodded her head after hearing Rachel's story. "Your situation is embarrassing. You just left
because your father-in-law asked you to."
Rachel nodded to agree. She normally wouldn't compromise with Gavin easily. She had stood up to
him several times in the past. But this time was different. Because of an incident, Lydia had became a
vegetable, and their family blamed it on her.
That was why she had to leave.
"My child, listen to me. It's important to be patient now and endure what life gives us. Your husband
loves you so much, and you have two kids. God has blessed you and he will bless you more,"
the aunt comforted Rachel earnestly.
"It's good for both of you to calm down by spending some time apart. But it is a poor long-term strategy.
You can't avoid your own husband, your whole life. Especially if you love him like you say, you do."
The aunt sat closer and continued,"I have a best-of-both-worlds idea. Would you like to hear about it?"