Love is the Sunshine

Chapter 257 Exposing Marcus’s Evil Plot

Marcus was surprised to hear his father ask something like that so directly. His eyes involuntarily

blinked rapidly but still, he didn't want to tell the truth. How could he?

"What did you say, Father? How could I do such a cruel thing?"

With a sullen look on his face, Marcus sat down on the sofa nearby. He then sighed and ranted, "This

time, it was really an accident. How could I murder my own brother on purpose? I wouldn't do such

inhumane things just for my own benefit!"

Although he tried his best to defend himself, he didn't dare to look at Edmund's eyes. It only made him

more guilty in Edmund's perspective. Edmund was very disappointed and didn't want to press on the

issue.

Even if Edmund didn't want to believe that Marcus had done cruel things to Terence, and even if

Marcus refused to admit his crime, Edmund had to accept the fact.

The fact was that Terence personally made an investigation and found out that Marcus had secretly

transferred all the minerals owned by the AJ Group to his own accounts. Marcus used only a small

amount to cover the company's financial losses and kept the rest for himself.

Moreover, when the AJ Group undertook the local building project several months ago, Marcus's men

pocketed a lot of money. It caused a sensation among the company's leaders so once again, Terence

had to investigate it personally.

With Terence's findings as evidence, Edmund knew exactly what Marcus had done.

Edmund hoped that Marcus would be brave enough to confess his crimes, or at least tell him directly

that he had been plotting against Terence. If Marcus could repent for what he had done, Edmund would

be less furious.

But the reality of Marcus's impenitence just made Edmund more disappointed.

At that moment, Carla was taking care of Nicholas inside the ward. Hearing the conversation between

Edmund and Marcus, she realized that Terence's goal of exposing Marcus's evil plot was finally

achieved.

Terence's efforts of painstakingly investigating the "accident" finally paid off.

If someone told Edmund about Marcus's plot, Edmund would very much unlikely to believe them. But

since he saw the evidence that Terence had been framed by Marcus, he realized that he had been

deceived by Marcus.

As their father, Edmund didn't want to see the two brothers scheming against each other.

However, if it had already happened and had caused a huge taint to the reputation of the family, he had

to deal with it head-on.

Carla, who was just lost in thought inadvertently turned around and saw that Nicholas had opened his

eyes and was staring at the ceiling. She was amazed that he had awakened from his coma so quickly.

"Carla, come here..."

Nicholas slowly stated as he gestured her to come closer. Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

"Grandpa Nicholas, you're awake already?"

Carla was glad to see Nicholas out of danger and came over to him at once.

Nicholas held her hand and whispered, "Carla, please speak in a lower voice. I only pretended to be

unconscious so that Terence would come back from 'death' quickly."

At the moment, Nicholas heard someone walking towards the ward. He immediately wore his oxygen

mask and closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep. Carla thought that he was a really good actor.

"Grandpa Nicholas... Why haven't you woken up yet, Grandpa?"

Carla cried worriedly, holding his hand. Of course, she was acting with Nicholas because she felt that

someone was about to enter the ward.

"Is he still in a coma?"

Edmund asked as soon as he came in. Seeing that Carla was so concerned about Nicholas, he felt a

little guilty. He disliked her before but now, he thought she was a considerate girl.

When Edmund found out that Carla went to NF alone to look for Terence, his impression of this girl had

changed irrevocably.

Perhaps it was only at the most critical moment that he realized who really cared about Terence and his

family.

Edmund was even more moved when he knew that Carla still care a lot about Nicholas even when

Terence had gone. They hadn't got married, and she really didn't have to do this. 'She's a really

devoted girl, ' he thought to himself.

"... You're here, Uncle Edmund. Grandpa Nicholas hasn't woken up yet, but I'm sure that he'll be all

right!" Carla stood up and greeted Edmund.

Edmund nodded, then he said, "Yes, you're right. My father had never yielded to anyone in his life. I

believe he'll also be strong when facing diseases. As you know, he survived every time the doctors

declared that it was hopeless."

Edmund was very filial to his father. Although he disagreed with Nicholas on some points, he respected

and admired his father from the bottom of his heart because of his tenacious character.

"I'll stay here and look after him. So you can go back home earlier," Edmund said while he moved a

chair closer to Nicholas. Then he sat down very near to the bed.

Looking at Nicholas who was pretending to be asleep in the bed, Carla patted his hand lightly and said,

"Grandpa Nicholas, I'm leaving now. May God bless you so you can wake up soon."

After all, Carla wasn't officially part of his family yet so it wasn't convenient for her to look after him all

the time in the ward.

After leaving the hospital, Carla went to the restaurant where she and Noah had lunch before and

waited for him there.

That morning, Noah called her and asked her out for a date.

Not long after she arrived at the restaurant, Noah came in and greeted her happily.

He brought Carla a gift which was a dozen of white roses.

"Wow, it's so beautiful. Why did you think of giving me flowers today?"

Carla exclaimed while she accepted Noah's gift with a smile. Looking at the delicate pure white roses

which were blooming, she felt much better.

"Nothing special. I just want to give you something nice. And I just want to show my concern for you,"

Noah smiled back while he took his seat.

Carla put the flowers on the table and looked at him. Still with a smile, she asked, "Noah, I saw you

having dinner with a beautiful lady several days ago. Did you get yourself a girlfriend again?"

Noah looked down at the menu with a faint smile as he responded, "No, we're just really good friends."

"Noah, you're not that young anymore. Don't you think about getting married?"

Carla asked curiously. She knew that Noah was three or four years older than Terence. As a man who

was now in his early thirties, Noah was old enough to get married.

"Carla, would you find a good match for me?" Noah asked jokingly, wiping his hands with the wet tissue

on the table.

Carla began to think about the women she knew that would be a suitable match for Noah.

"No, but don't feel bad though! You're such a catch, that's why only a few women is a match for you. So

I think it's really difficult to find a suitable girlfriend for you," Carla told him.

Noah smiled and asked her, "What about you, Carla? Terence... If he did die in the air crash, you have

to think about finding a new boyfriend, right?"

Lost in thought, Carla tapped the table with her fingers, with one hand supporting her chin.

"I'll wait until the news is confirmed. Right now, I'm really not in the mood to think about it," she

resolutely stated.

She found it embarrassing to answer Noah's question because she clearly knew that Terence was alive

and that he survived the air crash.

Since that was the case, she didn't need to find a new boyfriend. She would certainly become

Terence's wife.

Noah didn't press on the issue anymore. After the dishes were served, he put all of her favorite ones in

front of her and ordered her favorite dessert.

Carla had dispelled all of her suspicions with Noah since he got injured because of her in HA City. So

from then on, she didn't feel nervous or afraid whenever she was with him.

He was always considerate like her brother, which made her feel very comfortable.

"Carla, could you spare some time to go to HA City with me? I have a friend who wants to meet you,"

Noah said. This was his real purpose of asking her out today.

After thinking for a while, Carla nodded. She responded, "Okay, no problem. I think we can go there

next week. You can choose the details of the trip."

Noah nodded in agreement while he said, "Our departure date is tentatively scheduled for next

Wednesday. If you find it inconvenient to fly out that day, please inform me in advance."

Allen's health was deteriorating day by day. If that wasn't the case, Noah wouldn't be so eager in asking

Carla to see him in HA City.

Andrea had secretly sent her men to investigate Carla's identity. Although she didn't tell the truth to

Noah, he knew that she would personally ask Carla to take a DNA test even if he didn't invite her to his

house this time.

So, in order to earn Andrea's trust, Noah thought it would be better to ask Carla to meet her first.

Now, Carla's true identity was about to be discovered.

With this in mind, Noah decided to personally uncover the riddle and reveal it to his family.