A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Ines heard the voice coming from above her and looked up. What was left of her light brown hair fell over her shoulders in lovely waves. She stared at the man standing in front of her.

Vincent stared without blinking at the jade pendant in front of Ines. His expression was complicated and his voice was terribly cold.

– Who gave you the jade pendant?

Ines was amazed. She followed Vincent’s line of sight. Could the jade pendant be his?

The man who had been with Lyana years ago Vincent Sanchez?

What a stroke of luck!

If she were to marry Vincent, she would enjoy a life of luxury.

She felt that Vincent would definitely despise Lyana!

She looked up at the man in front of her. He was as handsome as a spirit from another world. His lips curved slightly. She had to make this man her own.

Gradually, Vincent began to lose patience. His eyes seemed filled with ice. He looked at Ines with a somber expression.

– Who gave you the jade pendant?

Ines picked up the jade pendant. Supporting herself on the couch, she stood awkwardly, a bright smile appearing on her face. She cradled the jade pendant in her hand and held it out to Vincent, saying:

– It was given to me by a very important person!

Vincent looked at the jade pendant in his hand. His eyes were filled with rage. This jade pendant belonged to him. It was the token he had given to that woman!

But this girl had never sought it out and all the videos from that night had been deleted.

However, he then asked someone to investigate and only found out that the girl had died in childbirth.

Vincent looked closely at Ines. He demanded,

– Who is this person?

Ines’ hand is slightly withdrawn. She really didn’t expect Vincent to realize that this jade pendant wasn’t his. She thought for a moment and then said:

– This person asked me to personally deliver this to this man!

Vincent looked at Ines meaningfully. No one’s thoughts could escape his eyes. He could tell that Ines was deliberately hiding something. Could it be that the little cat-like girl is still alive?

She had to be!

– Brother-in-law, do you know who owns this jade pendant?

Ines carefully probed.

– It belongs to my friend.

Seeing the disappointed face of Ines, Vincent left. Before finding this woman, he would never let anyone know what happened five years ago, lest someone with bad intentions use this information.

With these parting words, Vincent left without hesitation. When he thought of how Ines had swallowed the jade pendant, he felt a wave of disgust.

Seeing Vincent turn around and leave, Ines quickly asked with an innocent look,

– Brother-in-law, can you take me to see your friend?

Vincent’s footsteps did not stop at all. He didn’t even look at Ines and continued towards the door.

The oppressive aura in the room did not dissipate for a long time.

He went out. From a distance, he saw Lyana standing in front of the rockery.

She had a petite figure and wore a white knee-length skirt. When the wind blew, scattered sunlight reflected off her long hair and skirt, creating a beautiful image.

– Let’s go!

Vincent approached Lyana and said in a low voice.

She took a deep breath and turned to Vincent. There was a hint of a smile in her eyes, as if she hadn’t engaged in physical abuse moments ago.

– All right!

On the way home, Vincent stole a glance at Lyana. Thinking of Lyana’s huge reaction to seeing the jade pendant, he had a vague idea that she might know the girl from five years ago.

When they arrived at the Sanchez residence, Vincent remained in the car, motionless. He said to Lyana,

– Go back first. I have other errands to do.

– All right.

She said nothing else and quickly got out of the car.

After Lyana left, Thomas, who was driving, said excitedly,

– Second Master, we finally found…

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Vincent said with certainty. His voice was still as cold as ever.

– Didn’t she have the token?

Thomas asked, a little uncertain. Even though he felt that this woman was a little pretentious, she was still…

Vincent adjusted his sleeves and glanced at Davy, who was in the passenger seat. He ordered,

– Investigate all members of the Dubois family, especially those close to Lyana Dubois and Ines Dubois.

– Yes sir,

Davy responded and started contacting the hacker.

At the Sanchez residence.

Lyana sat lazily on the garden swing. She still wasn’t sure of Vincent’s attitude. He seemed to react oddly when he saw the jade pendant. Moreover, she had listened to the conversation between him and Ines at the entrance to the living room.

Who exactly did this jade pendant belong to?

She looked down. She wanted to see what Ines was going to do next.

The day after.

Lyana woke up. Standing in the bedroom, she could see butler Caron directing Ines towards the castle.

She froze for a moment, then frowned slightly. Why was Ines here? Did Vincent ask that she be brought here?