Chapter 319: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind (Part 1)

Chapter 319: Chapter 319: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind (Part 1)


Claire North was unwilling to give up; she wanted to do something else but was held back by Chloe Jarvis: "Oh, Claire, don’t torment her anymore. Right now, even if you kill her, it’s unlikely she’ll wake up."


"I haven’t gotten clear answers yet."


"Isn’t it clear enough already? It’s just Raina North flaunting her reputation, treating lives like a game. Even if she didn’t poison them, just for this she’s beyond redemption."


Claire North thought for a moment: "You’re right." She smiled at Chloe Jarvis: "Chloe, you’re always so smart. Don’t worry, you’re devoted to me, and I will never treat you unfairly."


"It’s all good." Chloe Jarvis grasped Claire North’s hand earnestly: "Claire, I’m counting on you for revenge."


"Don’t worry, even though I’m no match for Raina North, there’s someone who can deal with her."


"You mean..."


Claire North smiled: "Alright, I won’t stay long. I need to quickly report such an important matter back."


...


The Hawthorne Family, in the living room.


After Claire North relayed the information she had received, Vincent Hawthorne slammed the armrest of the sofa in anger: "Damn it! Raina North is utterly cunning! She actually dares to harm The Hawthorne like this! I will never let this woman go!"


Claire North said: "Uncle, my sister’s original intent was certainly to save Elias and the baby..."


Vincent Hawthorne cast a sharp gaze over: "Claire North, are you speaking on behalf of that woman?"


"No, I dare not." Claire North looked astonished: "I... I just can’t believe my sister could be so malicious."


"Enough." Mrs. Hawthorne, sitting beside, spoke: "Now is not the time to argue about this. The most important thing right now is to quickly bring Elias and the baby out. Speaking of which, wasn’t Master Foster contacted previously? Ask him to quickly inform us of Void’s whereabouts; she is Elias and the baby’s only hope."


Vincent Hawthorne said: "Master Foster told me that Void is in Southgate. He doesn’t know the residential address, but gave me a phone contact. However, I’ve called countless times but couldn’t get through. I’ve had people investigate her details but found nothing. If it weren’t for Master Foster being so adamant, I would suspect he deliberately used a fake phone number to deceive me."


Mrs. Hawthorne shook her head: "Based on Master Foster’s character, he wouldn’t lie about such matters to us. I’m afraid Void is intentionally concealing her whereabouts; otherwise, given her reputation, people looking for her would line up from our house to outside Southgate. Why don’t you contact Master Foster again for a detailed inquiry? Meanwhile, we should quickly find a way to bring Elias out; his vast connections could certainly uncover Void."


"What you said makes sense." Vincent Hawthorne took out his phone to call Elias Hawthorne, but no one answered.


Vincent Hawthorne’s face turned extremely unpleasant: "Unfilial son, truly unfilial! Let’s go, find Jasper Hawthorne; I don’t believe he would truly disregard his brother and nephew’s lives!"


Claire North and Mrs. Hawthorne exchanged a glance and followed up together.


In the car.


"Uncle," Claire North suddenly spoke up: "Could I ask a favor of you?"


Vincent Hawthorne glanced at Claire North: "Go ahead."


His attitude was still relatively mild; over this period, he’s seen Claire North running nonstop on his behalf.


"If Elias and the baby can come back safe and sound, could you spare my sister?"


Vincent Hawthorne’s face suddenly darkened: "Claire North, do you know what you’re saying here? Those two little brats born by Raina first poisoned the baby, and then Raina used her medical reputation to trap Elias. Her actions almost cost the lives of my son and grandson, yet you want me to let it go? That’s absolutely impossible!"