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Spencer went up to check Adelaide’s injury.Â
But Reginald stepped forward, cleverly cutting off Spencer’sÂ
chance to approach Adelaide, and coldly said, “Zayne’sÂ
kidnapping of Adelaide has only one purpose, to make AdelaideÂ
the scapegoat for the Hicks Group’s tax evasion.”Â
“Sir Pierce, isn’t this a coincidence?”Â
Finley didn’t realize at first that Zayne kidnapped Adelaide toÂ
use her as a scapegoat?Â
Spencer frowned, “Mr. Thorton, Mr. Patel’s actions wereÂ
questionable, but my son and I had no idea.”Â
“Tonight I was taken away openly at the former universityÂ
teacher’s house, Mrs. Schmitt can testify. Later I escaped andÂ
was rescued by a couple, who can also testify, and the policeÂ
have captured footage of me being chased by Zayne along theÂ
way. Dad, I don’t know what’s going on with the company, but IÂ
was kidnapped because of the company, you can’t just ignoreÂ
this, right?”Â
Adelaide was publicly pressuring Finley.Â
How could he possibly not care?Â
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“You’re not kidding, how could Dad not care about such a big thing?” Finley said with a serious face.Â
“That’s good.” Adelaide wiped her tears, her crying becomingÂ
more pronounced. “At that time, Zayne threatened me. He saidÂ
if I didn’t agree to be the scapegoat, he would have people gangÂ
up on me and take videos to threaten me. So, Dad, I just want toÂ
ask you. Was it Zayne who did all the tax evasion for theÂ
company?”Â
“Did he really dare to threaten you with this?” Spencer’s darkÂ
voice sounded like he was about to explode with anger.Â
The police cleared his throat and brought the conversationÂ
back: “Sir Pierce, as far as we know, the allegations of taxÂ
evasion against your company have just been proven to beÂ
baseless. But if the suspect did such a thing, it seems like thereÂ
might still be an issue with tax evasion in your company.”Â
“The auditors from that side are on their way, I’m afraid yourÂ
father and son need to go to the office again.”Â
Upstairs, Amanda and her daughter were so scared that theyÂ
didn’t dare to breathe.Â
The sounds in the living room, they heard loud and clear.Â
Jeanette’s face had turned pale, she was completely at a loss.Â
Just got back, how did I end up in this mess again!Â
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She was so caught up in the chaos, she didn’t even noticeÂ
Amanda’s almost predatory expression.Â
She actually managed to escape!Â
That loser didn’t succeed according to plan!Â
She was so pissed off!Â
Adelaide didn’t have to go to the police station. She could justÂ
wait until Zayne was found, then go.Â
Sitting in the car, her situation was like night and day comparedÂ
to at the Pierce’s place.Â
If Adelaide hadn’t given Reginald a heads–up beforehand, heÂ
would have definitely doubted her attachment to the PierceÂ
family based on her crying face at that time.Â
Reginald said, “They were just fine for tonight, but they will beÂ
taken away tomorrow.”Â
This was just Reginald giving them a chance to relax, makingÂ
them think everything was fine.Â
But he really didn’t expect Adelaide to personally take themÂ
back.Â
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“Such a great opportunity shouldn’t be missed.” Adelaide stillÂ
shudders at the thought of those terrifying few minutes.Â
Reginald reached out and touched the back of her head, “YouÂ
were very brave tonight.”Â
After finding out who kidnapped Adelaide, Reginald rushedÂ
over non–stop, afraid that something unimaginable wouldÂ
happen if he was late.Â
Adelaide’s self–rescue made him see her in a new light again.Â
She was a precious rose raised by the Pierce family, butÂ
overlooked the fact that roses have thorns.Â
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