Chapter 231

I wanted to ask Aurelia about the kid, to see if Alfonso had mentioned anything to her.

But seeing her clueless expression, I changed my mind. I was sure Alfonso wouldn't tell her anything. Maybe he was with her because she was so naive.

If I asked her casually, she might tell Alfonso, and that would be trouble.

I stood up and nodded. "Ms. Kingsley, can we head out now?"

Aurelia nodded, her smile stiff. "Let's go. See you later, Ms. Sharp."

I nodded back, not even looking at her, and pulled Kathy along as we left.

We found a random restaurant near the hotel to grab lunch.

At the table, Kathy couldn't help but vent. "You should've seen Aurelia's face, she was so frustrated."

"Now I know, not all money is worth earning."

"I've put up with so much from Aurelia these past few days. One moment she says my design isn't good enough and makes me redo it, the next she wants it back to the original version."

"With her small chest and big butt, she looks like a gorilla walking from a distance no matter what she wears."

I laughed at her description. Kathy must have been holding in a lot of frustration these past few days, and now she was letting it all out.

"I'll go with you to see her next time, okay?"

"No need, you have your own things to do. Besides, I think you coming with me today scared her enough. She won't dare say anything to me next time."

"Having a reliable friend is a thousand times better than any man, right?"

I couldn't help but chuckle.

After lunch, as we were walking out, I spotted a familiar figure across the street.

Though I couldn't see his face clearly, his build reminded me of what Savannah had told me a few days ago-Lowell.

I froze and instinctively pulled Kathy into a nearby alley.

She looked at me, puzzled. "What's wrong?"

I shook my head. "I saw Lowell."

"Him? That jerk is back? I thought he was in prison overseas?"

Everyone at school knew about Lowell bullying me in high school, and Kathy was no exception.

She was one of the few who stood up for me, even though it made us both targets of Lowell's revenge.

But Kathy had a big heart and didn't mind it.

"Yeah, Savannah told me recently that Lowell is back and hanging out with Earl."

"What?"

"There's definitely something fishy going on. How could two people with no connection be together? They seem like they're from different worlds."

I nodded. "Exactly. We don't know how they got together, so we need to be cautious. Avoid him if we can."

When we peeked out again, Lowell was gone. I breathed a sigh of relief and was about to pull Savannah away when Lowell suddenly appeared right in front of us, walking straight towards us.

Kathy and I were startled and turned to leave.

Luckily, he was too overweight to catch up with us.

But we weren't sure if he had seen us clearly or if it was just a coincidence.

Either way, we needed to avoid him.

We went back to the restaurant, pretending to look for something we had left behind.

While I pretended to search the table, Kathy kept an eye on the door.

Fortunately, Lowell only lingered at the door for a moment before turning away.

We relaxed and were about to leave the restaurant when Kathy suddenly pointed in horror at a mirror by the side.

This trendy restaurant had a mirror at the entrance for people to take photos.

In the mirror, we saw Lowell's reflection. He hadn't left; he was standing right there, blocking our way.

Cold sweat broke out all over me.

I signaled to Kathy and led her to the back door.

We quickly left the restaurant and took a cab home.

That close call had me shaken. I didn't know why Lowell was stalking us, but it was terrifying. Thankfully, we avoided any confrontation.

With seven days left until the bidding event, Alfonso called me again.

"Ms. Sharp, how are you?"

I was getting impatient. "Mr. Carr, you're being too pushy. I need time to think this over seriously. You can't keep calling to rush me."

"I understand. I just wanted to share that the child cried today, quite loudly. Seems like they have a future as a singer."

I knew he was threatening me again. I gritted my teeth. "I'll do my best to help you, but I need more time. Can you give me two days?"

"Of course, Ms. Sharp. I've never rushed you."

I scoffed and hung up.

Alfonso had been calling me frequently, dropping hints. I passed all the information to Royce to help him find the child.

Five days before the bidding event, Royce called me.

"We have a lead. Can you come to Skyview City? Don't let Alfonso know."

I felt a surge of hope and quickly told Savannah, "Savannah, I need to go to Skyview City. Please cover for me and don't let anyone know I'm gone."

"If Alfonso finds out I'm in Skyview City, he'll know I'm looking for the child and might move them. I have to go alone."

Savannah understood the seriousness but looked worried.

"What if something happens to you?"

I waved her off. "Don't worry, nothing will happen. I'll be discreet, and no one will know I'm there."

"If we tell anyone, that's when problems arise."

"Besides, Royce is in Skyview City. What are you worried about?"

Savannah nodded. "Alright, let me know when you land safely."

I nodded. "I will."

After saying goodbye to my family, I boarded the helicopter Royce had sent and headed to Skyview City that night.

When I landed, I couldn't help but feel excited. Royce wouldn't lie to me. If he said there was a lead, then there must be solid information about my child.

Royce picked me up at the landing site.

I looked at him anxiously. "Where's the child?"

He said, "Don't rush. Let's go back and rest first."