Chapter 129
“So you don’t have a good relationship with her?” Marina Bailey raised her brows.
“Well, at this stage, we are barely allies,” Simon Hernandez thought for a moment and replied.
Marina nodded thoughtfully. Relationships were complicated in a large family like his; anything was possible.
In any case, Marina had no intention of finding out more. When she asked those questions, the family issue did. not cross her mind.
She was under the impression that the Hernandez family only had one mistress of the house.
Therefore, she did not realize that Ruth Hernandez was Simon’s stepmother.
“Don’t worry, she won’t bother you again,” Simon said solemnly.
“It’s not a bother at all. In any case, she can’t do anything to me.” Marina was unconcerned.
“I’ll send you home, then.” Simon breathed a sigh of relief when he found out Marina did not take offense.
“Okay,” Marina accepted his offer.
She was glad to have a chauffeur.
Meanwhile, Ruth Hernandez and Hannah Champ had returned to the Hernandez residence.
Ruth could not wait to get home.
She flung her bag onto the floor the moment she entered the house.
Hannah immediately picked it up after her.
“Don’t be angry for your own well being, Mrs. Hernandez!” she quickly stepped forward to comfort Ruth.
“Humph! Why was everyone so protective of that scoundrel? Did you investigate her like I told you to? Did you find anything?” Ruth was so angry she turned pale.
She had never been so humiliated in her life.
She held a huge grudge against Marina.
“Not yet,” Hannah shook her head.
“Why not? I’m disappointed in your efficiency, Hannah!” Ruth sounded dissatisfied.
“I don’t know what’s going on either. I can’t find any related information as if someone has deliberately covered it up.” Hannah said gloomily.
She had already approached several groups of people, but no one seemed to have any clues on Marina Bailey’s
past.
“Someone covered up her information?” Ruth was stunned when she heard what Hannah said.
“That’s right. I wonder if Simon is responsible.” The more Hannah thought about it, the more flustered she became.
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Ruth tried to recall what happened tonight.
First, it was Brendon Carrell, and then the elderly Matthew Dickson…
Both men were extremely attentive to Marina Bailey.
Was Marina’s background related to the army?
Was that why Simon stared at her for the longest time?
Perhaps their relationship was just a cover.
Marina might be the most crucial chess piece for Simon Hernandez.
“Send someone to keep an eye on that woman. Notify me immediately if there are any updates!” Ruth instructed
as the numerous scenarios flashed through her head.
“Yes, Mrs. Hernandez!” Hannah replied immediately.
However, Ruth’s darkened gaze showed no sign of relief.
If Marina Bailey was related to the army, she had to stop her from being close to Simon.
Especially at this point when she and Simon coexisted in harmony.
They were equal in terms of power in the family.
However, if the army were involved, the tables might turn against her.
Once the equilibrium between them became shaky, their relationship would undoubtedly collapse.
Ruth would never allow such a situation to happen!
She would not let anyone destabilize her current status!
Meanwhile, Marina sat in Simon’s car and did not utter a word. She closed her eyes and was deep in thought.
However, Simon’s musky scent became stronger in the enclosed car.
Marina soon fell asleep enveloped in a familiar scent.
When she woke up again, she found herself in Simon’s arms.
He was on his way up the stairs.
Marina looked around and realized it was his home.
“Didn’t you say you were sending me home, Simon?” Marina asked sleepily in a hoarse voice.
Simon had made it a habit to kidnap her and take her back to him home. Marina thought.
“This is your home too!” Simon said casually.
“You’re so thick–skinned, Simon. It will be a good material for a bulletproof vest,” Marina said sarcastically.
Simon chuckled softly, not minding her tease.
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He carried her to the third floor.
A trace of doubt flashed across Marina’s face.
She remembered that Simon’s bedroom was on the second floor.
Why did he take her to the third floor instead?
“I’ve prepared something for you.” Simon explained; he seemed able to read Marina’s mind.
“What?”
“You’ll know when we get there,” Simon smiled mysteriously.
“Why the mystery?” Marina pouted; she was curious at the same time.
Moments later, they arrived on the third floor.
When Simon put her down, Marina realized that the ground was covered with carpet.
She turned around and looked at the stairs. They were carpeted as well.
“I know you don’t like to wear shoes. Your feet won’t be cold if you walk on carpet,” Simon explained.
Marina was rendered speechless.
Simon actually listened to her wishes and observed her liking.
“Let’s go. I’ll show you more.” Simon ignored Marina’s probing gaze and held her hand as they walked toward the
room.
“Open the door and take a look,” Simon glanced at her and said.
Marina’s brows knotted slightly; she reached out to open the door.
She was stunned by what she saw.
The room had been converted into a brand new studio.
Marina walked in and looked around the surrounding.
There was a neat row of cabinets on the wall beside her, filled with all kinds of drawing materials and tools.
It ranged from drawing paper to brushes and all types of paint.
Everything imaginable under the sun was in the room.
“Do you like it?” Simon followed behind Marina and asked excitedly.
“Is this for me?” she turned around to look at him.
“Who else could it be?”
“But why did you suddenly give me a studio?” Marina casually picked up a pencil. It was her usual brand.
“I saw your paintings before at Solemwood,” Simon said.
Marina instantly understood.
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“In the case that you handled previously, the other party went after the key to Akister’s treasure. That family was very close to the Campbell family, therefore, they were implicated,” Simon explained.
He wanted to show Marina he was not secretly investigating her.
Because of the Campbell family’s involvement, Marina accidentally found out about it.
“Okay,” Marina replied, not taking it to heart..
Simon then walked to the easel at the side. There was already a blank sketch paper attached to it.
Marina looked at the stage in front of him.
“You’ve prepared everything for me. Why didn’t you line up a model too?” Marina said deliberately, wanting to put him on the spot.
“Model?” Simon was confused.
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“How can I draw without a model, Mr. Hernandez? it’s an oversight.” Marina lifted her chin slightly and said jokingly.
Although Simon was thorough, he did not anticipate the need for a live model.
