Later, Y Country sent quite a few people, demanding an explanation from him. He repented for a long time. Coupled with the prince’s actions, Y Country didn’t want to escalate the situation, so they reconciled in the end. But now it seems like they never intended to let him off the hook. In recent days, Hugo Quinn could distinctly feel there was a force secretly protecting him. When he arrived in Y Country, he realized things were not simple. He presumed traps had long been set for him, but for several days, nothing seemed to happen. Later, he discovered some hidden assassins. Only then did he realize someone had secretly taken care of it all for him. Who could it be? The identity on that side remains unclear to him. Now that things are resolved, he must quickly return home; every minute here only increases the danger. Hugo Quinn has a morning flight, and once he arrives in Serenford, he finally feels relieved. It is Lan Yancy who comes to pick him up. Hugo Quinn doesn’t see Eleanor Hollis, and his brows furrow. "Where is Eleanor Hollis?" Lan Yancy finds it strange as well; before coming, he had contacted Miss Hollis to ask if she wanted to accompany him to pick up the CEO, but Miss Hollis refused, claiming she wasn’t feeling well. Yet as of last night, she seemed perfectly fine. "Miss Hollis is unwell." Hugo Quinn nodded and immediately got in the car, eager to see Eleanor Hollis. At this time, Ashley Dawson is somewhat flustered; she just indulged herself outside, and now Hugo Quinn is returning. Seeing the marks on her body, her face suddenly changes. She had thought Hugo Quinn would stay abroad for at least a month, never imagining this man had the capability to resolve matters so quickly in just a few days. She has no choice but to dress herself in clothes that cover her fully. As she arrives downstairs, she sees Hugo Quinn entering. "Honey, you’re back." She calls sweetly, attempting to move forward to hug Hugo Quinn. But Hugo Quinn gently pushes her aside and places his hand on her forehead. "I heard you’re not feeling well. Is it a cold?" Ashley Dawson quickly nods and grabs his arm. "Indeed, I caught a bit of a cold, but I’m much better now seeing you. Honey, are you hungry?" Previously, Eleanor Hollis rarely called Hugo Quinn ’Honey.’ She would only do so in particularly good moods; otherwise, she would simply call him by his name. Hugo Quinn is in high spirits, reaching out to pinch her cheek. Ashley Dawson’s eyes flash a hint of discomfort; this is her first time a man pinches her cheek, it feels peculiar. This thread of discomfort is caught by Hugo Quinn. He feels suspicious but ultimately says nothing and takes her over to the sofa. Ashley Dawson is stiff all over, despite her self-reminding to be gentle, not to let Hugo Quinn suspect anything. But when the man’s hand stretches over, she almost reflexively tensed her body. Hugo Quinn’s lips press, is Eleanor Hollis rejecting his approach? He turns his head to examine her closely, feeling something strange he can’t quite identify. "Eleanor, the things I entrusted to you before I left, did you keep them safe? They’re very important." Ashley Dawson’s face instantly stiffens; she has no idea what Hugo Quinn might have entrusted Eleanor Hollis. But hearing him say that now, she can only go along with the answer. "Yes, I kept them safe, won’t damage anything." Hugo Quinn’s face changes instantly; he retracts his hand and lowers his eyes. He hadn’t given Eleanor Hollis anything, as he left in such a hurry. He reached out to pinch Ashley Dawson’s face; the real texture confirms the face is genuine. "Mommy, why are you wearing a scarf? There’s air conditioning at home, it’ll get hot." Marcus, sitting beside Ashley Dawson, suddenly jumps over and laughs, taking off her scarf. Ashley Dawson is focused on dealing with Hugo Quinn, not anticipating Marcus removing the scarf. The marks on her neck instantly become visible to everyone. Hugo Quinn’s pupils shrink severely; these past days he’s been abroad, having no intimacy with Eleanor Hollis, but now there are so many marks on her neck. Ashley Dawson wants to hide, but it’s too late now; she regrets going out last night. Had she known Hugo Quinn would return so soon, she would have waited at home for him. Hugo Quinn’s voice is icy cold, like a blade. Ashley Dawson’s face turns pale; she wishes she could strangle little Marcus, the troublemaker child. Little Marcus didn’t anticipate the marks on her neck and retreated a step back. Though still a child, he can keenly sense these marks are troubling; he only wanted mommy to be cooler, not foreseeing this result. At this moment, Hugo Quinn hasn’t suspected this woman isn’t Eleanor Hollis. After all, he’s unaware Eleanor Hollis has a twin sister, and she has never mentioned it; probably no man would suspect his wife was fake upon returning from a business trip. Though he’s uneasy, it’s insufficient to alarm him too much. "Honey, listen to my explanation." Ashley Dawson regrets deeply, but can only say so awkwardly. Hugo Quinn narrows his eyes; could this person be distracted when answering his question because she had been involved with another man? Would Eleanor Hollis betray him? This question circles his mind; he starts to understand—the woman who’d risk it all for him would hardly spend time with another man while he’s abroad. There’s something wrong with this woman. He reaches out, gripping Ashley Dawson’s neck. "You’re not Eleanor Hollis." Ashley Dawson cannot speak; she feels almost breathless. Hugo Quinn’s indeed formidable; within a few rounds, he deduced she isn’t the real Eleanor Hollis. She is certain if she doesn’t confess, this man will directly kill her. "I... I... cough cough cough." She struggles fiercely, her eyes filled with terror. It’s her first time being so close to death. Hugo Quinn disgustedly throws her, and she falls to the ground. "If anything happens to Eleanor Hollis, you won’t live either." Ashley Dawson coughs for a while, raising her head to look at him. "She’s fine; I’m her twin sister. I came to the villa this time just to have a child with you. It’s grandfather’s arrangement; whoever gives birth to a son for the Dawson Family becomes the heir." Hugo Quinn’s face turns ashen; such significant matters weren’t disclosed to him by Eleanor Hollis. "Where is she?" Thıs text ıs hosted at 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⟡𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚⟡𝘯𝘦𝘵 He doesn’t even glance at Ashley Dawson, not bothered by the Dawson Family’s issues. Finding Eleanor Hollis is the priority now. Ashley Dawson dares not provoke him, immediately orders Eleanor Hollis be brought over. Due to grandfather’s prior command, she’s forbidden from harming Eleanor Hollis, or it would be seen as voluntarily renouncing her inheritance rights. Eleanor Hollis has been comatose; those guarding her only administered saline solution, enough to prevent starvation.