Chapter 113: Chapter 113

Charles Sharp smiled slightly, "It’s best not to let him trace it back to us. It’s no big deal to inform beforehand."

"This is what happened: after I was rescued back to the Presidential Mansion, unfortunately, there was an incident involving a female spy attempting to assassinate someone. Naturally, I couldn’t reveal that I’m the Prime Minister’s daughter. I was afraid my father would be implicated, so I fabricated a story that I was a servant in Frederick Palmer’s household."

"Why specifically claim to be a servant in Frederick Palmer’s household?"

"Because... isn’t the Palmer Family in Northriver? I happened to know Frederick Palmer was attacked, so it seemed reasonable."

Charles Sharp pondered, "I see. Still, you did consider everything thoroughly. State affairs involve many matters, and if your father became a suspect, it would be a major issue. But compared to the Second Highness asking me directly, it’s better if I inform him proactively. Although he rarely participates in state affairs because of his blindness, it’s still not wise to offend him. I’ll just say you’re my friend, and he surely won’t inquire further."

"Alright, one more thing: I didn’t tell him my real name; I just said I’m Xiaohu."

"Xiaohu." Charles Sharp repeated, "I still remember when we first met, you used that name."

Lucy Eaton smiled slightly, "I had a good first impression of you, probably because you didn’t kick me out, and I thought you were very gentlemanly."

Hearing her say that, Charles Sharp’s eyebrows were filled with joy, "Really?"

"Of course it’s true. I wasn’t lying about that."

The two exchanged smiles, Charles Sharp gazing into her sparkling eyes, feeling a sense of loss.

This kind of girl, why did she get married so early?

Would the man she married truly love her and treat her well?

Will he disappoint her?

He both hoped that the man would disappoint her, so he could have a chance, and hoped he wouldn’t, as it would make her sad.

Lucy Eaton didn’t know how complex his feelings were at that moment.

She was fully immersed in the joy of going home.

Even the pain from her wounds seemed less severe.

The news of Lucy Eaton’s disappearance from the Presidential Mansion was first discovered by a fellow maid in the dormitory. She noticed Lucy hadn’t eaten lunch or returned to the dorm and hadn’t been seen in the courtyard, so she curiously asked, "Where’s Xiaohu? Why haven’t I seen her?"

"She must have gone to the Highness’s room again."

Coincidentally, Nick stepped out of the room and heard this, "I just came out from the Highness’s room, and Xiaohu is not there."

"Then where did she go? She didn’t eat, isn’t in the dormitory, and isn’t in the courtyard either."

Nick heard her and went looking around, and indeed, he couldn’t find her.

He checked the surveillance, and upon checking, his expression changed drastically. He immediately went to report to Emma Bennett.

"Highness, Xiaohu ran away."

Emma Bennett’s expression changed, "Ran away? Where did she go?"

"I don’t know. After checking the surveillance, I found that when we attended the national banquet, she ran to the garage ahead of time. The car wasn’t locked, so she must have hidden in the trunk and left with us."

"Immediately check the parking lot surveillance."

Nick hurried to check the surveillance, and after a small half-hour, he came back to report, "That woman left in Charles Sharp’s car, from the Sharp Corporation. From the surveillance, they certainly know each other. Charles even opened the car door for her, and when the banquet ended, the car went straight out of the Presidential Mansion."

"Charles Sharp? How does a maid from the Palmer Family know Charles Sharp?"

At that moment, another report came from outside the door, "Second Highness, an urgent package has been delivered from Charles Sharp, the eldest grandson of the Sharp Clan in Ningham."

Nick took the package, tore it open, and took out a letter.

"Highness, it’s a letter."

Nick read aloud, "Dear Second Highness, I am Charles Sharp. Today at the national banquet, I inadvertently encountered my friend Xiaohu. At that time, I was in a hurry to attend the banquet and couldn’t ask Xiaohu in detail. After leaving the Presidential Mansion, I learned that you saved her life. I apologize for taking her away without informing you in advance. We are grateful for your kindness and will always remember it."

"Friend?" Emma Bennett’s lips curled slightly, "Would the president of a grand company be friends with a maid?" Googlᴇ search ɴovelfire.net

"Highness, I suddenly remembered an old rumor about Charles Sharp."

"It’s a scandal involving Charles Sharp and a woman, reported in the newspapers. I’ll see if I can find it."

Nick said that and went back to his room, rummaging through his accumulated piles of newspapers. He had diligently collected every day’s newspapers, and after searching for nearly ten minutes, he finally found that newspaper. After seeing the photo on it, he immediately took it to Emma Bennett’s room.

"Highness, I found it. The news shows a photo taken on Charles Sharp’s birthday, where he is seen with a woman at his door, wrapping her in clothing. The woman in the photo appears to be Xiaohu, claiming she is Charles Sharp’s current girlfriend."

"Do you think Charles Sharp would let his girlfriend serve as a maid in someone else’s house?"

Nick was at a loss, "That’s what I’m saying; something’s not right. This news is false."

"Why don’t you suggest that Xiaohu told lies?"

"But we have already investigated, haven’t we?"

"Send someone to investigate the Palmer Family again. Wasn’t Xiaohu’s identity documented with a photo before? Take the photo and ask around."

Nick followed the orders and went to carry out the task immediately.

After he left, Emma Bennett went through the whole matter from start to finish, the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was amiss.

When Nick returned with the information he gathered, Emma Bennett felt even more convinced of his suspicions.

"Highness, the Palmer Family seems to be extremely secretive about Xiaohu. Even the maids are unwilling to say much about her. It was only after our people slipped the other party a thousand bucks that they vaguely revealed she is not a maid of the Palmer Family. No matter how much more money was offered, they wouldn’t say anything else. Could this Xiaohu really be the female spy? Otherwise, why would she hide her identity from us?"

"Nick, prepare the car. We’re going to Ningham."

After arriving in Ningham, Lucy Eaton and Charles Sharp’s plane landed at his private residence.

Charles Sharp’s private residence was unlike Blossom Haven,

To be precise, Charles Sharp wasn’t as extravagant and wasteful as Jacob Green.

Although his private residence wasn’t small and had an airstrip, it was only about one-third the size of Blossom Haven.

Lucy Eaton originally planned to return to Blossom Haven, but Charles Sharp questioned her, "Are you planning to go back wearing these clothes?"

She glanced at her maid uniform, which was too conspicuous, clearly marking her as coming from the Presidential Mansion, and instantly felt it was too eye-catching.

Before Lucy Eaton could respond, Charles Sharp said, "Wait a moment, I’ll have someone prepare a set of clothes for you to change into."

After thinking about it, she agreed, as it was indeed the best choice.