Chapter 966
966 Web of Lies
“Ms. Quinnell did indeed come by taxi.” This wasn’t normal, but after Wynter’s explanation, Liam finally understood that it was because she had run away from home.
A trace of surprise flickered in Declan’s eyes. He hadn’t expected this turn of events. Was he running from home? Even though Declan didn’t show it, he was suspicious of Wynter’s explanation.
“Your grandpa has always indulged all your wants, whether outrageous or impossible. Wynter, you should appreciate and understand your grandpa’s intentions. He means well.”
“Don’t I appreciate and understand him enough?” Wynter reclined on the sofa. “He wanted me to create an online persona, and so I did. Now, I’m burdened with all sorts of things that aren’t my responsibility every day.
“I’m a medical student, but he insists for me to manage the company. He also said that I would be easily criticized by others since I came from Southdale. He wants me to learn the manners of socialites because of that.”
Wynter tilted back slightly. “He doesn’t dare to show it to outsiders, but I know he looks down on me. He would always argue with me and won’t even let me make friends.”
Even Liam was bewildered after hearing Wynter’s words. However, Declan laughed indulgently.
“You have the temper of a child. How could your grandpa look down on you? Enough of this. Get prepared to go home. It’s late, and your grandpa will worry.”
With that, he raised his hands. “Let me call your grandpa first to inform him that you’re with me. Otherwise, he might worry and call the police. It’s late, and he might think that you’ve gotten kidnapped again.”
It was a test. Declan obviously didn’t believe Wynter and needed to confirm her lies in another way.
Wynter would lie without careful consideration. She wouldn’t have just given Albert one instruction when she called him.
Wynter knew she would meet Declan from the moment the spy’s car entered the main road leading up the hill.
Apart from Declan, this area was filled with other villas, including the Fentons and Winstons. But in the end, the bait entered Declan’s villa.
Declan’s phone call connected and he pretended to disagree with Fabian. “Why did you argue with Wynter? She is just a child. Can’t you talk calmly to her? She is in my place with a friend now. Quickly come and pick her up.”
“I won’t pick her up! She can do whatever she wants. She embarrassed me in front of so many people at the dining table.
“She doesn’t understand anything about social etiquette. Declan, you don’t have to advise me anymore. She is a huge disappointment just like her father. It has truly chilled my heart.”
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The sigh that Fabian let out at the end sounded genuine. Declan knew his brother well and could sense that he was truly upset.
Declan felt like he had gone back to the year his nephew had run away from home. Shane was only about 15 then when he allowed his strong pride and ego to take over.
That was when Declan realized that not all of the members of the Quinnells were mature. They could be
valuable assets for him with proper guidance. After all, Shane had been a good pawn for so many years.
However, Declan needed a new pawn now that Shane had become useless. He knew that risks were involved in trying to use Wynter as a new pawn as he knew very little about her. Even so, Declan decided to approach and assess her slowly.
Declan hung up the phone and acted like a benevolent elder. “It’s fine not to go back now. Both you your grandpa need to calm down. We can discuss this tomorrow.
and
“Liam, get the staff in the kitchen to prepare some noodles.” He then turned to Wynter. I’m assuming from your grandpa’s words that you haven’t eaten.”
If one didn’t know the true colors of Declan, they’d think he was a kind elder. His refinement and warmth made it easy for Wynter to fail at detecting any malice for so long, even in her dreams.
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