Chapter 452: A Daughter’s Fool
Calix and Vernon emerged from Andrian’s home office almost one hour later. Their father remained inside, seemingly having an important task to attend to.
Vernon raised one hand, patting Calix’s back. He firmly stated, "Don’t worry yourself too much. Now that we know him, it’ll be easier to counter what he plans to do."
Calix stared at his elder brother, finding the truth in what Vernon had just brought up. The same thing came to his mind after Leslie told him that the man was Nicholas Wu.
"I’ll continue to investigate," was all Calix said before parting with Vernon. Both of them headed in different directions.
Calix received a text from Leslie when he was still discussing the issue with Andrian and Vernon. She said everyone had left the lounge.
Leslie retreated to Calix’s bedroom. Calliope and Amelia followed Old Madam Xu to the elderly lady’s chamber, most likely to nap together. Everyone decided to have lunch a little later than usual.
Striding down the hallway, Calix’s footsteps were heavy. The conversation he had with Andrian and Vernon earlier resurfaced in his mind, darkening his countenance further.
"You’ve been Xander’s good friend since childhood. Will you ever suspect him betraying you?"
Vernon’s question struck Calix’s heart. He couldn’t help but remember the strain on his friendship with Xander that became more apparent recently.
Calix hadn’t forgiven Xander for the accusations the latter threw at Leslie a few months ago[01]. The flame of wrath burned in his heart every time he recalled that night.
Xander’s stubbornness disappointed Calix thoroughly. The former let his misjudgment toward Leslie cloud his mind.