Chapter 375: Better Inside or Outside?

Chapter 375: Chapter 375: Better Inside or Outside?

Sean Ellison’s expression changed when he heard Arabella Donovan’s words, as expected, but he quickly regained his composure.

"That young lady who was kicked out of her family has acted despicably. It’s a good thing you two were sharp enough to see through it first. Otherwise, you might have really been deceived. But with people like them, if you don’t teach them a lesson and make them feel some pain and fear, they’ll probably come back to trouble you later."

’I get it. He’s ready to kick her while she’s down! He’s decisive, doesn’t shirk responsibility, and most importantly, he’s smart enough to be fiercely protective. Hey cousin, this guy’s a keeper!’

Melody Lynch’s eyelid twitched. ’A keeper? What keeper?’ she thought. ’We’ve only met a few times! And who was it that said a life-saving favor doesn’t necessarily have to be repaid with marriage? Has she already defected to his side?’

Zane Lynch was also frustrated. The kid was quick-witted, sure, but watching him try to steal his precious sister right in front of him was just a bit too much to take.

Melody Lynch, unaware of the tangled thoughts in her brother’s mind, pushed past her embarrassment and explained, "Because of all this, I’ve spent the past few days trying to recall the scene when we met all those years ago. I was hoping I wouldn’t mistake you for someone else when we met again, but I never expected..." Her voice trailed off. She had run into the man himself after only a few days.

Melody Lynch’s explanation was perfectly reasonable. Not only Sean Ellison, but even Arabella Donovan didn’t doubt it, sighing to herself in admiration.

’Looks like getting Cassandra Lynch locked up was absolutely the right move. I don’t even need to give her any more reminders; my dear cousin is having her own awakening. This is truly worth celebrating.’

Melody Lynch was speechless. ’No,’ she thought, ’if it weren’t for you, I’m not so sure I would have found him this quickly.’

Meanwhile, Zane Lynch stewed for a long time before finally muttering awkwardly, "My parents were right. No matter what, you did save my sister Melody’s life back then. That’s a life-saving debt, and by all rights, we should repay it. If you need anything in the future, just ask. As long as it’s something I can do, I won’t refuse."

As Zane Lynch said this, he made sure to add a silent postscript in his heart: ’Anything else is fine, but don’t even think about asking me to help you woo my sister. I can’t do it, and I won’t!’

Arabella Donovan hadn’t expected such a pleasant surprise right as they were about to leave. After contentedly enjoying the drama between the two, she turned her head and saw Caspian Rhodes, who had been pushed to the side by the family members.

"Mr. Rhodes, what brings you here at this hour? Do you not have to work today?"

"Nothing particularly important this morning, and I happened to receive some news you all might be interested in, so I came over."

"News we’d be interested in? What news?" A flash of insight struck Arabella Donovan, and she exclaimed, "Could it be... news about Cassandra Lynch?"

"That’s right. Ever since Cassandra Lynch was arrested, she’s been trying to save herself, and some people have indeed been trying to bail her out..."

Arabella Donovan’s ears perked up immediately. "Who?"

"Just some rich kids she knew."

Arabella Donovan looked surprised.

’Is this the female lead’s plot armor? Her entire persona has crumbled, yet there are still people willing to believe her and bail her out.’

The members of the Lynch Family also looked grim. This time, they were truly determined to see Cassandra Lynch locked away. Otherwise, with a menace like her on the loose, the whole family wouldn’t be able to sleep soundly.

These people trying to get Cassandra Lynch out were, without a doubt, all enemies of the Lynch Family!

"Is there anyone with the surname Jiang among them?"

The moment Caspian Rhodes heard her question, he knew who Arabella Donovan was asking about. He shook his head. "No, there isn’t. Don’t worry, they’re all just spoiled second-generation heirs with no real connections or backing. They might have the will, but they lack the power. Besides, the school bus incident had a terrible impact, and public opinion has blown up. Countless people are watching this case now, so they won’t release her easily."

"That’s good." Hearing that no one with the surname Jiang was among those working on Cassandra Lynch’s behalf, Arabella Donovan let out a breath of relief.

’It seems this incident has blown up so much that even the male lead is keeping his distance and is unwilling to fish her out. This way, the chances of her confessing and facing justice are even higher.’

Hearing this, both families couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed the situation with Cassandra Lynch wasn’t as dire as they had imagined.

"You came all this way just to tell us this?" Eloise Donovan raised an eyebrow, giving Caspian Rhodes a look that saw right through him.

It was as if to say: *Are you done? Then you can leave. Don’t think we don’t know what you’re really here for.*

It was a perfect demonstration of kicking someone to the curb once they’ve served their purpose.

Caspian Rhodes didn’t seem to mind, smiling warmly as he said, "Actually, there is one other thing."

"What is it?"

"The other day at the coffee shop, Serena mentioned that when Cassandra Lynch was seven, she became jealous of a young boy who was more popular than her. She then orchestrated a plot to have him lured into the back garden, causing him to fall from a high place and break his leg."

"Oh, right. That did happen."

"The person whose leg was broken by Cassandra Lynch was Leon Lucas, the eldest young master of the Lucas Family. He was only nine when it happened. Because of the broken leg, he had to recuperate for several months, which caused him to miss the chance to go to a summer camp in Brynn, allowing his rival to get one up on him."

Caspian Rhodes couldn’t help but chuckle at this point. "He was young at the time, and Cassandra Lynch’s scheme was rather clever, so Leon Lucas and his family didn’t think much of it, assuming it was just an accident. It wasn’t until they saw that video online and realized Cassandra Lynch was very likely behind what happened back then that they decided to thoroughly investigate the matter."

"So... did they find anything?"

"They did. They found the servant who helped Cassandra Lynch lure Leon Lucas away. They learned from her that it was indeed Cassandra Lynch who told her to call him to the back garden. It was also Cassandra Lynch who had her pour slippery oil and scatter a few glass marbles on the path he was sure to take on his way back. This caused him to slip, fall from a high place, and break his leg."

"Hiss— That’s just too..." Zane Lynch and the others sucked in a sharp breath, their eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief at what Cassandra Lynch had done.

"The Lucas Family was furious when they learned the truth. They’ve put the word out that if Cassandra Lynch ever gets out of there, they will make sure she has a miserable time."

At this, Caspian Rhodes thoughtfully added a few words of explanation: "The Lucas Family has always been low-key, but their ancestors didn’t build their fortune through clean means. Even though most of their businesses have been legitimized now, they still have some gray-area enterprises that aren’t exactly above board."

"Leon Lucas is the most favored junior in the Lucas Family, deeply loved by the family head and his uncles. And he himself is no saint. For them to make such a threat, they must have already made definite plans for a certain someone’s final fate. Cassandra Lynch will be fine if she stays in prison, but if she ever gets out, it’s likely she’ll pay with more than just a leg."

The members of the Lynch and Donovan families: "..." For a moment, they weren’t sure whether it was better for a certain someone to stay in or get out.