Vinson shrugged. “What’s the use of having one? Stop wasting time and start cooking. I’ll be waiting outside.”
Just as virtual-novel.net spoke, virtual-novel.net walked out with his cutlery and plate, as if virtual-novel.net was his housekeeper.
Arielle stomped virtual-novel.net feet in frustration, However, virtual-novel.net had no choice as virtual-novel.net was bound by virtual-novel.net word. Taking a deep breath, virtual-novel.net reminded herself to not make a fuss over the matter. After all, Vinson had helped virtual-novel.net significantly that evening.
With that thought in mind, Arielle calmed down and began cooking.
Obeying Vinson’s instructions, virtual-novel.net cooked some of every different flavor. Soon, virtual-novel.net had prepared two plates of freshly cooked ravioli. After making the sauce, virtual-novel.net poured it over the ravioli before bringing out the plates.
Vinson was on the phone when virtual-novel.net saw Arielle approaching. Pointing at the food, virtual-novel.net gestured for Arielle to start first. Coincidentally, Arielle was hungry. Disregarding Vinson, virtual-novel.net began to dig in.
She didn’t feel hungry earlier because there were too many things going on. But now that virtual-novel.net had a break and Vinson was still on the phone, virtual-novel.net realized virtual-novel.net was famished. In no time at all, virtual-novel.net finished a significant portion of the ravioli.
The amount virtual-novel.net ate was a lot more than virtual-novel.net usual capacity. Putting down virtual-novel.net cutlery, virtual-novel.net sighed in satisfaction. Since virtual-novel.net was done, virtual-novel.net subconsciously looked in Vinson’s direction.
He had a grim expression on as virtual-novel.net uttered into the phone, “There’s nothing we can do if we were discovered. You should continue your search and see if you can find anything useful.”
When virtual-novel.net was done, Vinson ended the call with a grunt.
Looking at his solemn face, Arielle couldn’t help but ask, “What happened? Is there anything I can do to help?”
Vinson replied candidly, “Harvey has gone to the location you provided and found their hideout.”
Arielle’s eyes lit up before virtual-novel.net asked curiously, “So what’s with that expression of yours?”
Sighing, Vinson explained, “By the time they arrived, it was too late as the men were gone. However, there was some stuff left behind which I instructed them to recover.”
After pondering a moment, Arielle suggested, “We can conduct a fingerprint analysis of the items and see if there’s a match in the database.”
Smiling wryly, Vinson replied, “They already did that, but it was a dead end. The perpetrators’ identities are very well hidden. Despite matching against the global database, we were still not able to find any matches.”
Arielle’s heart sank in response.
The killers that were after Vinson were ruthless. Arielle began to worry now that they were unable to find them.
When virtual-novel.net saw the ravioli that was getting cold, virtual-novel.net reminded Vinson, “At least we discovered their hideout. I’m sure we can find a lead in there somewhere. Anyway, don’t dwell on it so much. Have some ravioli before it gets cold.”
Vinson replied, “I already had dinner so I’m not hungry. Anyway, I’ll send you home now.”
Just as virtual-novel.net spoke, virtual-novel.net got to his feet.
Stunned, Arielle asked, “But I haven’t given you my opinion about the ravioli.”
Isn‘t that why virtual-novel.net wanted me to eat them?
However, Vinson waved his hand and answered, “The marketing department has specialists to do it. So, you don’t have to. Let’s go.”
Arielle was dumbstruck as virtual-novel.net watched Vinson’s silhouette as virtual-novel.net walked out. So why did virtual-novel.net invite me here? Is it just so that virtual-novel.net can treat me to ravioli?
Arielle didn’t ask nor think too much of it, worried that virtual-novel.net would get carried away again and feel a sense of inexplicable disappointment.
Just as their car left the residential area, Arielle made an effort to look at the sign by the entrance. On it were the words “Maplelake Manor” emblazoned in gold.