Chapter 178 You Thief
Chapter 178 You Thief
At the Moore family estate in Regal Glade.
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Just after Stephen departed, Bernard rushed in. “Mr. Moore, Mr. Benedict needs to see you in the study right away.
Edward shot him a sidelong glance. “What’s this about”
His brow instinctively furrowed. His grandfather, Benedict, had grown even more carefree than Truman in his old age.
Regal Glade offered plenty of space for the two of them to enjoy tea and practice calligraphy daily.
It was unusual for Benedict to seek him out, as he typically delegated family matters to others.
Bernard hesitated, glancing briefly at Melody’s expression. “Uh… Mr. Benedict didn’t specify”
Melody quickly sensed the tension and realized that Benedict probably didn’t intend to include her in this
meeting.
Moreover, today was significant–it marked not only her first visit to Regal Glade but also a reunion for the two half–brothers, who hadn’t seen each other in three years.
Though Benedict appeared disinterested in worldly affairs, he was quite skilled at handling sensitive
Three years prior, when Edward met with that incident, it was Benedict who had personally arranged for the biggest suspect, Alfred, to be sent abroad.
Since then. Edward had scarcely set foot in Regal Glade, even though he never spoke of it.
It seemed Benedict was attempting to assess Edward’s current position.
Realizing this, Melody chose not to complicate matters for Bernard. She nodded toward Edward. “Eddie, you should go.
Ill be fine here with Bernard”
Bernard nodded enthusiastically, “Mr. Moore, you can trust me. Anyone who dares to touch Mrs. Moore will have to go through me first!”
Edward gave him a half–hearted look and affectionately ruffled Melody’s hair.
He wasn’t particularly worried about her, although she seemed fragile, she was clever and resourceful.
If anyone was likely to land in trouble, it would be Bernard.
After a moment’s pause. Edward leaned closer and instructed quietly. “Felicity will arrive soon. Let her show you the garden.
If you find any plants you like, have Bernard dig them up for the Moore Residence.”
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Regal Glade boasted many rare herbs and flowers that couldn’t be found elsewhere, and Melody would surely appreciate them.
He spoke casually.
However, Bernard felt a shiver of dread!
His spine went cold. Does Mr. Moore think I’ve been having such an easy life and decided to give me some challenges?
Every plant in Regal Glade held immense significance and value.
Not only were they visually stunning and costly, but many were endangered species that thrived only in this unique environment.
Both Benedict and Truman had a deep passion for gardening, and what might seem like a mere weed could be a rare herb they had painstakingly nurtured.
The conditions necessary for their survival were strict, requiring precise humidity, temperature, and sunlight, making this place a true sanctuary.
In essence, the least valuable thing in Regal Glade was money!!
Noticing the shock in Bernard’s eyes, Edward casually adjusted his cuff and gave him a cool look. “Is there a problem?”
“N–no, of course not!”
Bernard wanted to weep but managed to force a smile.
Once Edward had left, Melody’s gaze fell upon a rare Sylrien Orchid, a species believed to be extinct in the wild.
Sylrien Orchids required extremely specific ecological conditions–moisture, air, light, soil pH, and microbial balance were all critical.
They typically grew only in remote caves in the mountains.
In her previous life, while gathering natural spring water for Cameron, she had stumbled upon one. She had taken a leaf for study.
After referring to an old book, she discovered a way to create a restorative cream far superior to her current beauty products.
However, she had gathered only a small sample, knowing how rare Sylrien Orchids were, and she hadn’t intended to search for more.
Never did she expect to find one in Regal Glade.
“Wow, there’s a Sylrien Orchid here!”
Melody couldn’t help but exclaim. This particular plane was even larger than the one she had encountered in the wild, its nearly transparent petals shimmering beautifully in the light.
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“Mrs. Moore, I’ll dig it up for the Moore Residence right away!!”
The orchid was perfectly positioned on a rock formation, and Melody carefully observed its surroundings and temperature–it was clear that it had been lovingly cultivated.
She had no intention of taking something that wasn’t hers and was about to decline when she noticed Bernard, towering nearly six feet, rolling up his sleeves and leaping onto the rock formation.
He was about to reach for the orchid’s roots.
“Who are you, you thief? How dare you touch my carefully cultivated Sylrien Orchid!”
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Chapter 179 Foul Mouth
