Law enforcent authorities were summoned at once to investigate the cri scene, hoping to unravel the truth behind Ares Gu’s untily demise. dia outlets caught wind of the shocking event, and the news of Ares Gu’s death was imdiately known to the public.
Whispers quickly filled the air as everyone tried to make sense of what had transpired. Speculations ranged from a brutal murder to a sinister plot, pointing fingers at those Ares Gu had offended. The Gu family, already embroiled in legal troubles, now found themselves thrust into a deeper abyss of tragedy.
Ares’s lifeless body was filled with bruises, and the news disclosed that the cause of his death was strangulation. They also confird that he was sexually abused before his death. Such a ruthless and brutal ans of killing split the people’s opinion. So claid Ares Gu deserved it, for he was a notorious sex offender who had hard several won before, while others believed he should have undergone a proper trial to pay for his cris.
The police had already appointed people to investigate, but they were still looking for leads to follow. Ares Gu was a tyrant. He used his status and family to oppress others and ruin countless lives. He had long since been subject to scrutiny by others.
When the news of his demise reached the ears of his victims, they celebrated with joy and tears. Finally Ares Gu faced the consequences of his actions and paid dearly with his life. However, because the Gu and the Jiang family had recently been at odds, the Jiang family beca the pri suspect in the speculations.
Marion Gu, the sole survivor of the Gu family’s demise, t Adrienne one rainy afternoon. She was wearing a disguise to prevent anyone from recognizing her as a mber of the Gu family.
"Here are the deeds under your na." Adrienne handed Marion a manila envelope containing important docunts. "Those properties are safe from the authorities as they weren’t declared as part of the ill-gotten wealth the Gu family acquired."
Marion stared at the young woman before her and looked at the envelope on the table before them. She was now free from the clutches of the abusive Gu family, but she didn’t expect that Adrienne would also help her receive her inheritance.
Curiosity piqued, Marion looked up at Adrienne, her eyes filled with gratitude.
"How did you manage to keep these properties hidden?" she asked, her voice filled with genuine curiosity.
Adrienne smiled with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Let’s just say I have certain connections in high places," she answered. "But don’t worry, Miss Gu. These properties are completely legal and won’t raise any red flags. Consider this as compensation for what the Gu family owes you."
Marion couldn’t help but feel a surge of admiration for Adrienne. Not only had Adrienne kept her word and saved her, but she had also gone above and beyond to ensure that her inheritance remained protected. It was a kindness that Marion would never forget.
As the rain continued to pour outside, Marion couldn’t help but think about the future that awaited her. She could rebuild her life from scratch with her newfound freedom and the resources she now possessed. No longer bound by the Gu family’s dark legacy, she could create a future filled with hope and happiness.
Then a thought crossed her mind, and she couldn’t help but ask Adrienne.
"My brother’s death... are you..." Adrienne, however, stopped her mid-sentence.
"No. I didn’t have anything to do with it. If you’re worried you’ll be implicated, you wouldn’t. Your brother’s sins have nothing to do with you either."
Marion was relieved when she heard Adrienne’s answer. It was a bittersweet mont for her, knowing that her freedom ca at the cost of the Gu family’s demise. But she couldn’t dwell on the past. She had to focus on the future and make the most of the opportunity before her.
"Thank you, Miss Jiang," Marion said with sincerity. "I can’t express how grateful I am for your help. You have no idea how much this ans to . You’ve given a chance to start over, and I won’t let it go to waste.
Adrienne nodded. Her usually cold eyes had a hint of warmth in them.
"You deserve this, Miss Gu. You’ve been through so much, and it’s ti for you to reclaim your life. Use your inheritance wisely, and rember that you’re not alone anymore. If you need help, you know how to reach ."
Those words resonated deeply with Marion. She t soone she could rely on for help for the first ti in a long while. She nodded her head as tears welled up in her eyes.
After eting with Marion Gu, Adrienne went to Jinxiu Garden with her brother. Hunter’s attention was imdiately taken by Noah, who insisted that his ’Uncle Hunter’ should play with him too.
Adrienne smiled at the scene before deciding to see Lennox in his study. Now that her college entrance examination was over, their studying sessions had returned to normal. She found her fiance speaking with soone over the phone.
Lennox imdiately bid goodbye to the other line once he noticed her arrival. He waited for Adrienne to push his wheelchair, and she helped him move to the couch, where he could comfortably sit.
"How was your eting with Miss Gu?" Lennox asked after she settled him down on the couch.
"It’s fine. Everything went well. And you?"
Lennox sighed, running a hand through his hair.
"Just so work stuff," he replied, his tone tinged with exhaustion. "It seed Gavin wanted to bury alive with more paperwork he’d sent these days. He knows I despise it."
Adrienne sat next to him and eyed the slice of cake and a newly brewed cup of tea before them. Lennox always feeds her every ti she drops by to visit Jinxiu Garden.
"You’ve been working so hard, Len, but rember to take breaks and care for yourself too." She reminded him.
"A pity I cannot marry you right now. You are the only one who can make feel better." Lennox grinned at her.
Despite her best efforts not to laugh at his antics, Adrienne found herself moved by his sincere enthusiasm to marry her.
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