Chapter 540: Estelle and Theodore Lancaster’s Battle of Wits

Early the next evening, Nathaniel Sloan arrived at Star quite early to wait.

The employees at Star were not surprised by his arrival. President Sherman walked up to him with a welcoming smile and greeted him. “Mr. Sloan, you’re here so early. Estelle is still handling some work.”

Nathaniel nodded slightly and suddenly asked, “How is Estelle doing today? Is she having any trouble with her work?”

President Sherman was a little surprised. “Why do you ask?”

“She had a bit of a cold yesterday and complained of dizziness this morning,” Nathaniel said calmly. “I’m worried her body won’t be able to handle it.”

“Oh, about that…” President Sherman did find some things strange, having worked alongside Estelle Lockwood for several years. “Estelle postponed several inspections today. A few department managers were supposed to report to her so she could provide guidance for the next quarter, but she pushed those back too, saying she was feeling unwell.”

Nathaniel narrowed his eyes.

President Sherman was someone deeply familiar with Estelle. The imposter was able to walk in and out of Star openly without worrying about being exposed in front of him. Was it because President Sherman was on the imposter’s side, or did the imposter simply believe her acting was good enough to avoid raising his suspicions? Nathaniel guessed it was the latter, which meant President Sherman was likely someone he could trust.

Still, he kept his suspicions hidden. “Estelle has indeed been in poor health recently. I’ll have to trouble you to look after her, Uncle Sherman. If there are any issues, call me immediately, and I will come right over.”

President Sherman couldn’t help but sigh emotionally. “You young folks are truly deeply in love. Alright, alright, don’t worry.”

Not long after, the fake Estelle Lockwood stepped out of the elevator.

Nathaniel maintained his composure. “Let’s go. To the Sloan family home.”

The imposter’s eyes darted around. “Why does Nathaniel keep insisting I go to the Sloan family home?” she wondered. “Have I been exposed? No, that shouldn’t be the case. Theodore Lancaster planned this for so long. It’s impossible.”

Meanwhile, inside the villa.

Every window in the villa was completely boarded up, and there was absolutely nothing she could use to tell the time. Estelle Lockwood guessed it was currently the evening of her second day here.

She had been missing for a full twenty-four hours. She wondered if Nathaniel Sloan had noticed yet.

CLICK.

The door opened. Estelle didn’t even bat an eyelid. “Young Mr. Lancaster certainly has a lot of free time.”

Theodore Lancaster’s tone was incredibly gentle. “Miss Lockwood, do you have a preferred look? I’ve booked you a world-class plastic surgeon.”

Estelle’s fingertips paused. “A plastic surgeon?”

Theodore’s smile twisted into something sinister. “Of course. You belong to me now. How can you walk around wearing Estelle Lockwood’s face?”

Estelle spoke nonchalantly, “Why exactly did you lock me up in here, Young Mr. Lancaster? What on earth do I have that’s worth you scheming so hard for?”

Theodore narrowed his eyes.

Estelle feigned a thoughtful guess. “You said Nathaniel Sloan wouldn’t find out… and then you mentioned a plastic surgeon…

“Could it be that there’s someone who looks exactly like me impersonating me by Nathaniel’s side? That must be why you’re so sure Nathaniel won’t notice. And since there’s already an ‘Estelle Lockwood’ out there, I, the real Estelle, can no longer appear in the public eye and can only live on with a different face.

“Tell me, Young Mr. Lancaster, am I right?”

Theodore’s gaze instantly darkened. “How did you know?!”

Estelle tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “I guessed. You didn’t actually think my brain was as idiotic as yours, did you, Young Mr. Lancaster? It’s so obvious, of course I could figure it out.

“I have no idea what your imposter is trying to achieve by getting close to Nathaniel, but the reason you chose me wasn’t because of any immense inherent value I possess. Rather, it’s because…

“Because I am Nathaniel Sloan’s wife, right?

“You want to take everything that belongs to him, and naturally, that includes me.”

At this point, she let out a light laugh. “If that’s the case, Young Mr. Lancaster, then you really shouldn’t be making me get plastic surgery to change this face of mine.”