Chapter 695

Noreen considered the question for a while before answering, “I don’t think so.”

First, they had nothing to do with each other anymore. She had no reason to go, nor was there any need. Second, even if she did go, it wouldn’t change anything. If he was truly guilty, he had to face the consequences. If he was innocent, the law would clear his name.

Henry seemed to let out a breath of relief. “You’re right not to go. This case has enormous implications and is incredibly wide-reaching. Anyone visiting, aside from immediate family, will be monitored. It’s a huge hassle.”

Noreen knew things were serious, but she hadn’t realized to what extent.

Henry continued, “You were also lucky you left Aurelion Group and cut ties with Seth when you did. If you had waited another six months, you’d probably be facing a long and rigorous investigation yourself. I heard the entire finance department at Aurelion is still cooperating with the authorities.”

After he finished, a long silence filled the car. Noreen stared out the window at the passing scenery, her thoughts a mystery.

Healy and Jude had to submit an application a month in advance to visit Seth. Only after passing through multiple layers of review were they granted the opportunity.

This was the first time they had seen him in eight months. He was thinner, and his hair had been shaved into a buzz cut.

He should have been dejected and depressed, but he appeared remarkably calm. Even the sharp intensity that once defined his gaze was gone. There was only tranquility.

Jude’s heart sank. He wondered if Seth had been broken by the ordeal, if that was why he was reacting this way. A look of pain crossed his face, and he tried to think of something comforting to say.

Before he could speak, Seth spoke first. “What are you two doing all the way out here? I’m doing fine. You don’t need to worry about me.”

Jude was on the verge of tears. Who could possibly be “fine” locked up in a place like this? Seth had definitely developed some psychological. issues He had been a golden boy life how could he cope

his entire life

with such a devastating blow?

Seeing Jude’s eyes welling up, Healy shot him a warning glance and started a relatively calm conversation with Seth.

Healy was more perceptive than

Jude and knew what Seth really Wanted hear about, so he steered the conversation in that direction, starting with Wade. fo

Jude immediately chimed in, talking about visiting Wade on New Year’s Day and mentioning that he’d run into Noreen there.

After saying it, Jude fell silent for a moment. Seth lowered his gaze, his eyes fixed on a point just in front of him, his expression unreadable.

Jude realized his mistake and, after a moment of silent regret, awkwardly changed the subject.

“A while ago, a friend told me something, Jude began hesitantly. He had been debating whether to bring this up with Seth, but in the end he decided he should. After all, everyone had seen how much Seth used to dote on Bianca.

So Jude told Seth the news about Bianca going insane.

He added, “I wanted to go see her, but my visitor application keeps getting denied,

so I don’t know what her current condition is.”

Jude had expected Seth to show some interest, some concern, some anxiety. However… Seth remained perfectly calm, almost cold.