Chapter 811 - 796: Little Crime-Solving Detective (26)

Chapter 811: Chapter 796: Little Crime-Solving Detective (26)

"Do you think I should tell my brother about this?" The more Mika Summers thought about it, the more something felt wrong. If she had really ruined things by talking too much, she would truly be letting her brother down.

Thinking of what Tiana Grayson had told him, he smiled and pulled Mika into his arms. "Let’s just let nature take its course on this one, honey," he said softly, comforting her. "Don’t forget, Mayor Bishop is back now. Who knows? Maybe your brother came back to the country this time for Eleanor Bishop."

"You have a point. My brother hasn’t been back for so many years. This time, maybe it really is because of Eleanor."

"Let’s go. We should head inside and keep Mom and Dad company, so they don’t overthink things."

"Yeah."

IS Company.

The moment Archie Lockwood entered the office, Louise Jordan hurried in after him, her high heels clicking. "Mr. Lockwood, you’re finally back."

"Did something happen?" Archie asked coldly, frowning at her anxious demeanor.

Louise nodded repeatedly. "Mr. Lockwood, there’s a problem with a new batch of goods we just received. Howard Rhodes has already been called to the police station to assist with the investigation."

"What’s going on? Have you sent someone to look into it?"

"We haven’t figured it out yet. The police arrived right as we received the news, so we didn’t have time to prepare for anything. Our people personally inspected the goods before they were shipped. I don’t understand how something could have gone wrong."

Archie’s expression darkened. He had just stepped behind his desk, not even having the chance to sit down, when the phone rang.

He glanced at Louise, signaling her to stay quiet with a look, and picked up the receiver. "Hello, this is Archie Lockwood."

"Heh, Archie. How is it? Do you like the first gift I sent you?"

"You did this?"

"Heh heh, this is only the beginning. There’s no rush, Archie. We’ll take our time." The man chuckled darkly and hung up.

Archie put the phone down, his eyes turning icy. "Go find a lawyer first and get Howard out of there."

"Yes, Mr. Lockwood," Louise replied urgently, turning on her heel and marching out of the office.

Archie sat back in his chair, his hands clenched tightly as he thought of Jason Lockwood’s words on the phone. A sinister, chilling smile crept onto his lips. "Jason, let’s take our time and play, then."

The Bishop villa.

Jason Lockwood stormed straight into the villa with his men.

At that moment, Eleanor Bishop was out in the courtyard, soaking up the sun. When Jason barged in, her eyes widened in terror, staring at the man before her in utter disbelief.

This man was just as terrifying as before. No, he was even more frightening than she remembered. Even a single glance from him was enough to send a chill creeping up from the soles of her feet.

Ignoring Eleanor’s shock, Jason curled his lips into a wicked smile and spoke coldly. "Eleanor. Long time no see!"

"Jason Lockwood?" Eleanor gasped, her voice trembling.

"It seems you haven’t been doing too well." Jason’s gaze fell on her legs, the smile on his lips carrying a touch of bitter indifference.

Hearing this, Eleanor swallowed her fear. She offered a calm, composed smile. "Heh, thanks to you, I’m doing quite well now."

"I never would have thought this is how Archie treats his woman. It seems you really aren’t that important to him after all." He found this to be truly dull. He had planned to deal him a heavy blow, but looking at it now, this woman didn’t seem to be of much use.

"Jason, you must be very pleased with yourself for pushing Archie and me to this point. So, what did you come here for today?" He had already ruined her life to this extent; did he still not plan on letting her go?

Jason withdrew his complicated gaze and gave a cold laugh. "I don’t want to do anything. I just came to see an old friend."

"Well, you’ve seen me. Please leave my home."

"We’ll meet again, Eleanor." Completely indifferent to her attitude, Jason left his cold parting words before turning around and walking away with his men.

Once his figure was out of sight, all the strength drained from Eleanor’s body, and she slumped weakly in her wheelchair.

Jason had actually come back? He had actually gotten out?

A maid ran in from the doorway, looking terrified and uneasy. "Miss Bishop, I’m so sorry! I couldn’t stop them. Are you all right?"

Eleanor shook her head with a bitter smile. "I’m fine. Quickly, go call my father and tell him to come back. Tell him I have an urgent matter to discuss with him."

"Yes, Miss Bishop."

Half an hour later, Harold Bishop returned home.

Looking at her father, Eleanor’s eyes turned red. She choked back a sob and apologized, "Dad, I’m sorry..."

"What’s wrong?" Harold hurried to her side, his voice full of worry.

"Jason is out!"

"He’s out?"

"Yes. Dad, I’m worried something might happen to you. I can tell he’s out for revenge this time." Thinking of Jason’s words, she couldn’t help but worry. She had a strong premonition that he was here to seek vengeance.

Harold’s brows furrowed tightly upon hearing this. He knew Jason just as well as his daughter did, well aware of how ruthless and sinister the man’s methods could be. Especially since he had spent so many years in prison, his temperament was likely even more terrifying than before. "Don’t worry. If that Jason kid is out for revenge, the first person he’ll deal with is Archie."

"Archie?" Thinking of him, Eleanor’s heart inevitably clenched with a sharp ache.

"Eleanor, I’ll send you abroad to hide for a while. We can use this time to get your legs treated, too."

Tears streaming down her face, Eleanor shook her head. "I won’t go, Dad. I’m not leaving you."

"Silly girl, staying here won’t do any good. Don’t worry, Jason isn’t powerful enough to control everything single-handedly just yet."

"Dad, do you think Archie knows that Jason is back?"

"He probably knows by now."