Chapter 424 - 403: Drink Him to Death!

Chloe Simpson saw the last sentence sent by the mysterious man.

For a second, the thought did flash through her mind.

Thinking about the beastly things Lucas Hughes had done to her, he really deserved to die.

But killing was illegal.

Just as Chloe was about to send this message, another WhatsApp message from the mysterious man came through.

[It’s hard to act against Selene Wilson; crippling her legs has already alarmed the Johnson Family and Wilson Family. It’s not advisable to make any big moves recently. But eliminating Lucas Hughes is very easy.]

[No need, murder is illegal.]

After reading the message, Chloe replied with her most genuine thoughts.

[OK.]

The mysterious man replied with an OK and then went silent.

Honestly, Chloe was somewhat puzzled by what this OK meant?

Did it mean he understood and would send someone to The Empyrean tomorrow night to watch over her, protect her, or something else?

But then, Chloe thought about it; it’s merely a cooperative relationship.

Moreover, this man had never been kind to her.

She should not hold any hope.

People, in the end, can only rely on themselves.

Thankfully, it’s Lucas Hughes and not someone else.

She’s been with Lucas Hughes for so many years and at least knows him well.

Retreating safely from Lucas Hughes is much easier than from others.

However, no matter what, she must be very careful.

After all, Selene Wilson was able to kill her mom.

What if tomorrow night is also a setup against her?

Better to be safe than sorry.

Moreover, up until now, Chloe doesn’t even know why Selene Wilson acted against Mom.

Yes!

Why on earth?

Chloe sat on the bed with her phone, revisiting everything from the moment she met Selene Wilson to now.

But she still couldn’t figure out why.

After thinking it over and over, she finally sent a message to the mysterious man.

[I want to know why Selene Wilson killed my mom?]

After sending, the mysterious man took a long time before replying.

She thought maybe it was too late, and he had already fallen asleep. She’d wait until he woke up tomorrow.

She needed a good night’s rest tonight; she planned to go shopping with Chloe Fletcher during the day and had the daunting task of facing Lucas Hughes at night.

She had to rest well.

When the alarm rang the next morning, Chloe got up, washed up, and went downstairs for breakfast just like her usual routine.

After breakfast, she told the housekeeper to have someone accompany her shopping.

She did the same as before; she and Chloe Fletcher bought things that were easy to liquidate within the same budget range as the previous days.

Of course, the majority were gold.

"Chloe, if possible, I’d really want to convert all this money into gold bars and store it in the bank for you; that’s the safest way."

"Hmm, what a pity; we can’t do that. If we did, it would annoy your benefactor."

Chloe Fletcher still believed Chloe Simpson had so much money to spend because she’d latched onto some wealthy benefactor.

Chloe smiled and didn’t explain, letting Chloe Fletcher think that way—it was for the best.

Otherwise, with so many things and Mom’s life on the line.

Could Chloe Fletcher handle the Johnson and Wilson Families?

She was well aware of Chloe Fletcher’s character; if she knew everything, she would be reckless trying to avenge her.

So she couldn’t tell Chloe Fletcher—under no circumstances could she tell her.

After buying the items, the evening came, and just like the previous days, Chloe had to return to the Johnson Family for dinner.

"Chloe, can you negotiate with your benefactor dad? Can you stay with me tonight? We haven’t slept together for so long; I want to hold you and have a good chat."

"Oh dear, hang in there; in over twenty days, I’ll be completely free. Then you can sleep with me as long as you want."

"Alright then, I’ll reluctantly protect my empty room for the next twenty-plus days. I’m telling you, if after twenty-plus days you don’t come and sleep with me, I’ll just charge in and find you. I don’t care who your wealthy benefactor is—no way!"

"Alright, alright, I got it. You should head back; I need to go too."

Chloe nodded helplessly before getting in a car to head back to the Johnson Family.

Back at the Johnson Family just in time for dinner.

She remembered the evening plan to meet Lucas Hughes at The Empyrean, so she sent a message to Selene Wilson.

[Without Master Johnson’s permission, I can’t go out at night. You know this.]

[I’ll handle it.]

Selene Wilson replied quickly.

Who knows what method Selene Wilson used, Soren Johnson actually agreed.

Not without scolding her: "Next time, report directly to me instead of Miss Wilson. Chloe, you promised me you’d disappear from Alexander’s world after a month. Don’t play any tricks. You know the consequences."

"Yes, Master Johnson."

Chloe raised an eyebrow, said nothing, and turned to leave.

Upon exiting the Johnson Family mansion’s gate, Selene Wilson sent the box number at The Empyrean.

Upon reaching the box, Lucas Hughes was already dead drunk.

As she pushed the door open, the women inside stood up and left upon seeing her.

Chloe thought Selene Wilson must have arranged it beforehand.

As soon as she entered, Chloe’s phone vibrated twice in her hand.

She opened it to see Selene Wilson’s message: [Tonight, drown Lucas Hughes in alcohol. Relax, he doesn’t recognize you. Then take him to Room 9099, where I’ve already made arrangements.]

Seeing this message made Chloe feel even more mystified.

She really couldn’t understand what Selene Wilson was trying to do with this setup?

Anyway, drowning Lucas Hughes in alcohol was quite satisfying for her.

Selene Wilson said to drown him thoroughly.

If that’s the case, why should she hold back?

After all, how things escalated to this point, Lucas Hughes was the initial culprit.

The best outcome would be if Lucas Hughes really drank himself to death.

Even if he died in the end and the police came, she could cleanly push everything onto Selene Wilson by showing the police her messages.

[Alright.]

After replying with an "Alright," Chloe swayed her way over, plopped herself down beside Lucas Hughes.

As expected, Lucas Hughes was so drunk that he was beyond recognizing anyone.

"Hmm? Where are they? Why are you alone? Are you new here? Why haven’t I seen you before?"

Lucas Hughes reached out and pulled Chloe into his arms.

"Sir, you... you must be respectful."

Chloe appeared like a pure and innocent fragile flower.

"Respect? Ha, do you know where you are? The Empyrean. Do you know what The Empyrean means? It means this place is heaven on earth, where people find the utmost joy."

"Since you work here, you should know what you need to do. Respect, what’s the manager sending my way? Ugh, ruin my mood. I’m spending money, not looking for misery!"

Lucas Hughes grew increasingly agitated as he spoke.

Chloe immediately poured a full glass of wine and downed it.

"Sir, don’t be angry, it’s my first day here. I... I’ve been an orphan since childhood, growing up in a welfare center."

"All these years, my tuition, my living expenses, have been earned through part-time jobs during my spare time. So, please, be kind."

Chloe is all too familiar with Lucas Hughes’ obsessions due to their endless entanglements.

Even initially, he wasn’t quite a man.

But before he got married, sending her off to Lucas Hughes always was a point that haunted him deeply.

"Oh? Really? First day, huh? Let me have a good look."

As expected, hearing it was someone’s first day, Lucas Hughes’ eyes lit up.

"This face, this figure, these brows and eyes, look pretty good. But why do I find you a little familiar?"

Lucas Hughes studied her intently.

Even though the box lights were dim and Lucas was drunk, the close distance still posed danger.

Lucas Hughes studied and studied, his face darkening: "Your face, I’m familiar. I really am! Let me have a closer look. Chlo... Chloe Simpson!"

Holding Chloe’s face, looking up and down, left and right, finally he shouted her name.

Chloe’s mind inexplicably recalled that day in the basement when the mysterious man hypnotized her and made her dream.

At this moment, Chloe’s mind was filled with one word—escape!