Chapter 250 Havenlight County Wants to Stall for Time to Save Someone In Their Dreams
Havenlight County’s attempt to turn a blind eye was simply not feasible. The impact was too significant to suppress.
Garfield, the person in charge of Havenlight County, was sweating profusely, racking his brains for a solution as he rushed toward Paradise Village.
Sitting beside him was Ryan, who was equally anxious. He looked at Garfield and exclaimed, “Mr. Wade, I asked you about this couple before, but you assured me that they were not a problem.‘
Garfield’s expression changed as guilt washed over him. “I didn’t know they were involved in this kind of business,” he replied.
“In that case, you should at least know the situation in the town you oversee!” Ryan went straight to the point. “Ms. Quinnell’s last lead was cut off in your county!
“I didn’t understand too at first.” His voice was cold. “Now, I understand why there hasn’t been any progress in the investigation. The culture in your county and your tolerance are the biggest obstacles!”
Wanting to play the innocent card, Garfield spoke in an official tone. “Mr. Lloyd, you
mustn’t generalize. Things are not as you imagine. We haven’t reached Paradise Village yet. We need to hear from the parties involved.”
“The parties involved?” Ryan struck back decisively. “Mr. Wade, are you disconnected from the internet or blind? The whole internet knows about Hubert’s behavior from the live broadcast! The Hubert Macintosh whom you are supporting!”
Garfield could only wipe his sweat with a handkerchief. He had feared this exact situation.
Everything else could be smoothed over or explained with an excuse. After all, the law tended to be lenient, especially since it was just farmers who deceived a girl.
The matter could have been resolved with a simple apology to the girl followed by having her sent home. Everything would have been fine… if the live broadcast didn’t happen!
Garfield’s grip tightened. He still didn’t know how that young lady managed to start the live broadcast.
“I will give the public an explanation.” Being the shrewd man he was, Garfield put on an act. “Mr. Lloyd, saving lives is our priority now!”
Ryan knew that titles didn’t hold much weight in rural areas. Although Garfield wasn’t a good person, he was still useful at the moment.
After all, Ryan was just a businessman. He didn’t want to confront the county official directly. Fearing that his younger sister’s innocence might be at risk if they delayed any longer, he leaned forward, urging the driver, “Faster! Drive faster!”
“Safety first, sir. There’s fog on the mountain,” the driver replied.
Meanwhile, Garfield was eager to resolve the situation as soon as possible. After all, a young girl who was inexperienced in the ways of the world wouldn’t want the world to know that she had been bedded. She would have felt the resistance if she hadn’t been taken to bed.
However, the matter would be easier to resolve if she had done the deed. The Macintosh family only needed to prepare the money.
Garfield was confident the broadcaster wouldn’t continue stirring the pot, as it wouldn’t benefit anyone.
He had already planned to start with the “deceived girl.” As long as he could persuade her and remind her of the consequences, she would avoid a lifetime of shame. After all, no in- law would want a woman who had lost her innocence.
Garfield had it all thought out. However, his phone rang before the car even reached the village. It was a call from Lucas himself. The tone of Lucas‘ voice sent chills down Garfield’s spine even through the phone.
“Mr. Wade, you’d better pray that the girl who was broadcasting hasn’t gotten into trouble yet and that her innocence is still intact. This is my warning to you.
“I’m sure you’re thinking protecting the Macintosh family is your only hope for salvation. And don’t count on the teacher. He’s with Jackson now.
“I can even tell you that the girl is Jackson’s designated successor. If you want to live, don’t drag things out and rescue her as soon as possible.”
