CHAPTER 258: CHAPTER 259: FIND A WIFE FOR THE VILLAGE CHIEF (2)

Nathan Leafcastle looked at his empty right hand and slowly closed his fingers, as if trying to hold onto her lingering warmth.

"I’m still single."

"No way!" Vera Wave grinned playfully. "A handsome and wealthy CEO like you? The line of women wanting to chase you must stretch from Imperial City to Singapore! You’re being too selective! Oh, by the way, I met several pretty young actresses while shooting a commercial these past few days. How about... I introduce some to you? They’re absolutely gorgeous, with amazing figures, and super talented... AHEM, I mean, they’re great people!"

Nathan Leafcastle raised his hand and tousled her hair.

"You haven’t changed a bit since we were kids." He placed his hands on her shoulders and said gently, "No matter what, you have to remember, Brother Nathan will always be your Brother Nathan. Just like we promised when we were little, my city gates will always be open for you."

The man’s voice was gentle and doting, full of warmth. When Vera Wave looked up into his gaze, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of warmth herself.

"Brother Nathan, you’re the best!" She punched him playfully in the chest like a little boy. "It’s settled then! I’ll definitely help you find a ’First Lady’ for your castle someday."

With that, she turned and picked up the laundry basin from the floor.

"Let’s go downstairs. I’ll spend some time with Grandma. I’ve been too busy these past few days and haven’t had time to visit her."

Following behind her, watching her walk on cheerfully, the basin swaying in her hands, Nathan Leafcastle quickened his pace for a couple of steps and grabbed her arm.

Vera Wave lost her balance and almost fell, managing to steady herself by placing her hand on his chest.

"Brother Nathan, you..."

"I’m sorry." Nathan Leafcastle quickly let go of her hand. "Actually, I have another matter to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

"Let’s start over, okay?"

"I don’t quite understand what you mean."

"I mean... Walter Wave Real Estate. I’ve been thinking about it a lot these past few days. If you’re willing, I can help you rebuild Walter Wave Real Estate and reclaim everything that was taken from Uncle Wave."

Vera Wave shook her head. "How could I possibly be capable of that?"

"Don’t you..." Nathan Leafcastle’s voice grew heavy. "Don’t you want to know who caused your father’s death?"

Mentioning her father, Vera Wave’s heart clenched.

"What... What do you mean? My father... didn’t he commit suicide?"

"That’s right. But if Walter Wave hadn’t gone bankrupt, would he have committed suicide? Do you really believe that Walter Wave’s bankruptcy was just an accident?"

"You..." Vera Wave looked up, meeting his eyes. "Are you saying... someone deliberately framed my father? That’s... not possible, is it?"

Her father, as she remembered him, had always been kind and amicable. While he had many competitors in the Shopping Mall, she’d never heard of him having actual enemies. Vera Wave had never imagined that someone would deliberately target her father.

"You’re too naive." Nathan Leafcastle frowned, looking at Vera Wave before him. "I’ve been investigating this matter for the past few days. If my deductions are correct, then this was orchestrated by someone deliberately."

Her most cherished loved one, turned into an indistinct mass of flesh and blood... The memory of her father’s horrific death sent a searing pain through Vera Wave’s heart. If it was true, if someone had deliberately targeted Walter Wave and caused Papa’s death, I would never, ever let them get away with it!

"Tell me who it is!"

"We’ve only just found the first few clues. As soon as there’s any progress, I’ll inform you immediately." Nathan Leafcastle gently put an arm around her shoulders, patting her back comfortingly. "I promise you, I will get to the bottom of this for you. And everyone who has ever hurt you—I’ll make them pay!"