The morning mist gradually dissipated, the morning came softly, and the sun shone its golden light on the treetops and blades of grass.
Erina had just finished breakfast with Hubert and Henry when Lucia ran in to announce that Clement had arrived and was waiting in the living room. Hubert nodded and stood up with Erina to go to the living room.
“Hello, President, I'm here to pick up Erina to visit the grave.”
Clement bowed and looked up quickly. His eyes stopped on the girl standing behind Hubert. Today, both of them were wearing the same black and white outfit, looking like a couple.
“Uh. The two of you take the car and go, just drive slowly, no rush.”
Hubert had just finished speaking when Lucia quickly walked up to Clement and handed him the key. Seeing that Erina seemed impatient, Clement bowed again.
“Then, we'll go right away.”
“Go.” Hubert waved his hand.
Erina was secretly happy and hurriedly followed Clement. After getting into the car, she breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that no matter how stubborn Henry was, he wouldn't dare to disobey Hubert.
Worried that Hubert and Henry had installed a tape recorder or a video recorder in the car, Erina and Clement did not dare to say a word to each other during the entire journey, afraid that they might hear it.
After buying four bunches of white chrysanthemums from a nearby flower shop, Clement held Erina's hand and walked to the graves at the end of the cemetery. The two of them quietly placed flowers, lit incense, and stood still for a long time.
“Clement, after graduating from university, I will go to country B for two years.” Erina spoke up, breaking the quiet atmosphere.
“What are you saying? Why do you have to go there? Was it Hubert's idea?”
Clement hurriedly grabbed her shoulders and asked. When she called last night, she didn't mention this issue.
“Calm down and listen to me. Actually, yesterday I risked my life to ask Hubert to cancel my engagement with Henry, but Henry screamed and refused, so Hubert came up with this solution.”
“I don't understand.” Clement's voice seemed choked.
Erina gently took his hand, led him to a nearby tree, pressed him down on the large roots that protruded from the ground, and then gently sat right next to him, whispering to him the whole story as well as the hidden meaning behind Hubert's decision.
“I think no matter how evil Hubert is, he can't ignore his son's happiness. Stubbornly marrying someone who doesn't love him will only make his life more tragic.” She smiled, hugged his arm, and leaned her head against it.
“Erina, you agreed to their request because you were worried about me, right? You're worried that Henry will hurt me, right?”
“Yes, I worry about you, myself, and Fayre too. Henry has a rash personality so I'm worried he'll do something terrible. Not to mention, if he tarnishes the reputation of Young Market company, Hubert will definitely not let us go.”
Feeling the little girl's shoulders trembling in fear, Clement immediately hugged her. He hated himself for being so weak up until now, unable to protect her and even making her sacrifice for him.
Now, other than letting Erina hope that Henry would let go, he had no other choice. He knew that whether she went to Country B for two years or to Country M for ten years, the result would still be the same. Hubert was very smart when he made this perfect move.
Years ago, when Henry's mother died and he fell into a serious mental crisis, Hubert immediately brought Erina into the villa to take care of his son.
Over the years, Erina was the only one who stayed by Henry's side all day, worried and cared for him every little bit, so everyone knew that he would develop deep feelings for her. Perhaps for the rest of his life, he would never be able to erase her image.
This time, Clement did not understand Hubert's true intention when he sent Erina to the distribution branch in country B to look after it, but Clement knew clearly that he was using her as a solid shield to cover up all his crimes when he brought her into the villa.
When the funeral of his father and Erina's father had just finished, there were already rumors about Hubert.
Returning after a long period of medical treatment abroad, Hubert was repeatedly invited by the police to investigate. However, since the day he took Erina home and called her Henry's future wife, everything has been completely quiet.
Everyone thought that no one would let the daughter of the person they harmed become their daughter-in-law, because in the future, the position of wife of the president of Young Market company would belong to her.
Although Clement did not know if Hubert had any further plans in the future, thanks to her, he had avoided many scandals and slanders.
His Erina was already pitiful, he didn't want her to worry more. Up until now, she had simply thought that because Hubert saw that Henry liked her after several meetings, so when the boy had psychological problems, he brought her to the villa to help him take care of his son.
For Clement, a person who turns black into white, who uses any means to achieve his goals like Hubert, how could he love his son? Perhaps Henry was just a pawn in his hands.
During the two years Erina is absent, he will have to try to find Roy and bring everything to light.
Clement believes that Roy is the key to exposing Hubert because if he had not contacted Roy in advance, how could Roy have accurately timed the time the yacht caught fire and arrived? Whether that plan happens a little early or a little late, there will be mistakes.
“You two are so affectionate, huh? It makes me jealous.”
The clear voice suddenly rang out, startling the couple. Seeing their appearance as if they were having an affair and were caught by someone else, Fayre couldn't help but laugh out loud. Her pretty dimpled cheeks make her shine.
“Fayre, where are you going?” Erina stood up and grabbed her friend’s hand.
“I went to visit my mother's grave. Her death anniversary is coming in a few days, but because I signed up to follow the volunteer group to Q province, I took the opportunity to go first. I was planning to come here to burn incense for your parents when I met you two. But... did you fall? Your face...”
“Let's stop by a coffee shop later and I'll tell you.”
Fayre understood, nodded, then walked to the four graves, respectfully bowed, and lit incense. Erina smiled and looked at her friend. Fayre was so beautiful and kind, she couldn't let her matters affect this close friend.
After leaving the cemetery, the three of them went to a cafe to chat. Since entering university, Fayre hadn't had much time to hang out with them.
But what could she do when she loved wearing a doctor's coat so much that it haunted her even in her dreams? After hearing Erina tell the story of the bruises, Fayre burst into laughter.
“Are you two planning to enroll in school this summer or are you going to prune grape branches?”
“Erina and I will go to the mountains together. Erina has to go abroad after graduation. Henry's father wants her to learn some self-defense martial arts.” Clement replied, his eyes filled with sadness.
“Which country are you going to? And what are you going to do?” Fayre continuously asked.
“I'm going to country B. Henry's father wants me to look after the branch there for a while.” Erina answered softly.
“Isn't that strange? What experience do you have to be able to manage that branch? Tell me the truth. What's the reason?”
Fayre brought the smoothie to her mouth and took a sip.
Seeing her friend openly despise her, Erina had no choice but to tell the whole story. She was just afraid that if she didn't say it clearly, her friend's lips would pout further.
After listening to Erina's words, Fayre happily glanced at Clement.
“That's great, after you return, cancel the engagement and get married.”
Erina smiled wryly and nodded. What Fayre said was too far-fetched. She couldn't even imagine what the future would be like. Erina had never once told her best friend about their feud with Hubert.
Seeing that lunchtime was approaching, Fayre invited Clement and Erina to stop by her friend's newly opened restaurant for lunch and then go home. It was hard to refuse an offer, so both of them happily agreed.
So, Fayre drove and led the way, while Clement and Erina followed right behind. While driving, suddenly the car in front stopped so suddenly that Fayre couldn't handle it in time and crashed straight into it. The front of this car pushed the back of the other car, creating a rather loud noise.
Because Fayre was so scared, she reflexively closed her eyes, preparing to go to heaven.
After a few seconds, when everything seemed to have quieted down, she slowly opened her eyes. When she saw the man sticking his face to the windshield, knocking repeatedly, and saying something indistinctly, she almost fainted on the spot.
After regaining her composure, she realized that it was a policeman. Just now, she thought she had reached the gates of Hades, he looked no different from the skull on the deadly danger warning sign.
She opened the car door and shakily got out. In front of her, the fat driver was jumping around, cursing and demanding compensation while the two policemen next to him tried to advise him to stay calm.
At this time, Clement also stopped the car. Just now, when his car was about to cross the intersection, the traffic light turned red, so he and Erina were quite far away from Fayre.
Erina quickly ran over, frantically touching her friend's body to see if she was broken anywhere.
“Sister-in-law.” Vincent exclaimed.
“Vincent, is it you? What are you calling me?” Erina frowned at him.
“Henry didn't tell you? He and I have reconciled and become sworn brothers. Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will get justice for your friend.”
After saying that, Vincent bravely turned away, walked up to the driver who violated traffic laws, pointed horizontally and vertically for a while, then dragged him back to the three of them, forcing him to apologize.
After agreeing on the compensation, everyone simultaneously thanked the police officers and quickly left, clearing the road for congested vehicles to continue circulating.