Chapter 499: Trust and Deception
I’m sorry, C-Town, I can’t stay.
Alonso said with a guilty look, but with suppressed anger and agitation in his eyes. It was obvious that something was going on and that’s why he had to bring this.
-Alonso, what is it, can you tell me?
Vanessa was worried when she saw what Alonso looked like now, and only after her repeated questions did Alonso repress his anger and speak.
-It’s Graciela, I’ve taught her a lesson and sent her packing before, but you know that already. Her arrogance and willpower won’t let her give in, and what happened last time will only make her hate you more. She… I was worried that staying in C-Town would turn her against you, that’s why I brought you here.
Alonso closed his eyes and tried to suppress the irritation in them.
-You know, with the relationship between the Rasgado family and the Davalos family, I couldn’t do anything to Graciela even if it bothered me,” he said.
His expression looked irritable, as if he had been pushed to the limit but was trying to restrain himself but was about to explode for fear of his family.
Vanessa could only sigh inwardly as she knew why.
-It’s okay, we’ll avoid her.
-I don’t care, I’m just worried about you…. Vanessa, if you don’t want to keep changing places with me all the time then tell me and I’ll find a reason to break up with you so Graciela will stop treating you like a love interest.
-Doing that would force you to marry Graciela, wouldn’t it?
Alonso said nothing, but the expression on his face made it clear.
Vanessa smiled reassuringly:
-So don’t think about breaking up with me. Until you meet someone you really love, I’ll be happy to take your arrows out of your way. Besides, you wouldn’t let anything happen to me, would you?
Vanessa didn’t know what to expect from the Dávalos family and Graciela.
And since she had trusted Alonso for three years, she would never have known that the man she trusted had lied to her from the beginning.
And that is why it is all the more unpleasant and devastating when the truth is revealed.
Of course, this was all an afterthought.
-Vanisa.
A pang of guilt welled up in Alonso’s heart as he looked into Vanessa’s trusting eyes.
But the thought that if he gave up in the middle of the process, the person he had fallen in love with would be taken away from him, that he would have to go back to his life and never have a chance again, drove the guilt from his heart.
All he wanted was Vanessa.
No matter how bad the means, if only she would stay with him.
He, Alonso, had never been a decent, good man.
-Well, you don’t have to feel guilty. If it hadn’t been for you in the first place, I might have been dead. Besides, I think it’s good to go around with you, think of it as a trip.
Vanessa smiled and reassured Alonso.
Although in her heart there was regret, regret that she couldn’t stay in C-Town to look for the father and daughter.
-Don’t worry, I’ll find a way to end the current situation sooner rather than later. Graciela… I’ll work it out sooner or later.
At a time when it was worthless.
-And don’t worry, don’t think too much, I’m fine.
-I’m fine.
Alonso gave a soft smile, his eyes a deep, mad possessiveness.
Peaceful City.
-Do you need help?
Lucas raised an eyebrow at the sight of his best friend, who must now be the big man with a large sum of money, and his best friend the long-suffering man in desperate need of a large sum of money. So he was at an absolute advantage and, naturally, his position was lofty.
Unfortunately, what he dreamt his best friend was quietly begging him for did not happen.
-It is not necessary.
A particularly cold refusal.
-Don’t you want to quickly find…? -Lucas swallowed half of what he’d said, thinking that Cecilia was still with the two of them and would know if he spoke too plainly, “I could help you, couldn’t I? I know the Dávalos family and the Rasgado family, who are the local snakes, so if they help you, you’ll have double the work done.
-It’s not necessary.Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
Despite listening to Lucas’ analysis, Dylan refused without hesitation.
Lucas:…
He just wanted to enjoy being begged by his best friend, why was that so hard?
Dylan: -Okay, okay, now I’ll contact the Rasgado family people. More capable than the Davalos family, the Rasgado family. Don’t worry, if you follow the trail you’ll be able to follow it and find the person you’re looking for.
Lucas cursed, not realising that the Rasgado family, who seemed so trustworthy to him, were the villains who were doing everything they could to prevent Dylan’s people from investigating the clues. Nor would he have known that by going to the Rasgado family himself he would be giving himself away.
Especially when the person he was looking for was Alonso.
-Yes, I will have my side of the family assist in the investigation. Mr. Lucas is unnecessarily polite.
Alonso’s smile turned grim as he hung up the phone politely and courteously.
Heh.
The corners of his lips curved in a silent, mocking curve.
I never thought Lucas would ask for his help.
He’d brought it to him, and if he didn’t take advantage of it, how was he going to let Mr. Lucas call him?
Alonso had a good idea while he was thinking about it.
On the other side, Lucas was completely unaware of the trap he’d dug for himself and stood proudly before Dylan.
-Well, Mr. Alonso promised me. Wait, you’ll hear from him soon.
Dylan didn’t even change his expression, a look of glory and disgrace.
-Hey, I’ll leave you to nurture your father-daughter bond after a long time.
Truth be told, it had been a long time since he had been able to go out after being responsible for taking care of Cecilia and babysitting her these days. Life was as lonely as snow, and he had to go out and entertain himself.
-Bye, take care.
Dylan didn’t even get off his ass, letting Lucas, who had been kind enough to offer his help, walk away resentfully.
-Dad, I’ve finished spelling!
It turned out that Cecilia, who had said nothing, was concentrating on the puzzle.
The girl was lying on the plush carpet with the finished puzzle in front of her.
-Great.
Dylan knelt beside his daughter, examining his results and smiling in praise.
-Was I good, Dad?
-Impressive, my Candy is the best.
Dylan rewarded his daughter with a kiss and returned to join her as she placed the completed puzzle in its special box. Later, this finished puzzle will be placed in a special storage room with all the puzzles Cecilia has put together.
All kinds of things, everything.
After taking his daughter to wash her hands, Dylan was about to leave the girl to her own devices while he cooked when, suddenly, Cecilia reached out and grabbed the corner of his coat.
-What’s wrong?
Dylan laughed softly and leaned over to look at his daughter.
Cecilia bit her lip, with a struggle in her eyes, and took a few moments to whisper.
-Dad, did you go abroad to look for mum?