"Speak."

The man's slender fingertips lightly pinched his eyebrow, the restlessness brought on by the teasing of the little woman had not dissipated, he was not feeling well at all.

"Gordon did indeed retire over a decade ago. I dispatched many people to investigate his whereabouts. An informant revealed that Gordon bought a farm in a small town in Zarovia and now lives a life of growing vegetables and flowers."

"I also had people trace Gordon's movements from the day he left the Raven Pavilion headquarters. However, we discovered many problems. In fact, after Gordon left, he was followed by someone and never returned to his residence. It was only after that when news of his retirement spread."

"But just now, our people reported that the owner of this farm is not Gordon, but a local villager. Gordon... never set foot in Zarovia at all."

Bradley's eyes turned cold upon hearing this, he knocked on the table and said in a deep voice, "So you're saying, all the information about Gordon's retirement from the outside world is false. someone intentionally spread these rumors to hide some secrets."

"Yes, I suspect Gordon is missing, not retired," Frederick said firmly.

He had all his contacts investigate this matter, but none could find Gordon's trace, which was unbelievable.

"Over at the old master's side, what news is there?" Frederick said, "The old master has long stopped caring about the affairs of Spirit Pavilion, and has no idea about Gordon's whereabouts. However, before I left, I learned ying thing from the old master." Bradley raised his eyes, gesturing for him to continue. "The old master said that before Gordon left, he had a fierce argument with Belle, and even got physical with her, causing such a ruckus that it reached the old master's ears." "Do you know what it was about?" Frederick shook his head, "Not very clear, but what can be known is that Belle and Gordon's relationship had soured long ago, they had already separated after Belle gave birth to a child." Bradley's face darkened slightly, his eyes narrowed in silence for a long time. It was not long before he spoke, "Continue investigating Gordon's whereabouts, I suspect he may have encountered danger." Clearly he did not go into hiding, but the investigation revealed that he had left his wife and Yara behind to go sightseeing. Now, in the underground maze of Spirit Pavilion, there lurked a mysterious researcher.

Is there a possibility that the person is Gordon? Thinking of this, Bradley's eyes became even colder. If the truth is as he suspected, then things would be complicated! After all, Juliet's life and death are unclear, and Gordon doesn't know the mystery of her identity. If Gordon saves Juliet, it is afraid that there will be another bloody storm at Spirit Pavilion in the future. After Ming left, Bradley contacted Ella and told her about this, insisting that she must find the mysterious person in the underground maze as soon as possible. Ella received the call while having breakfast in the restaurant. When she heard the news, she was greatly shocked. Gordon was supposed to be in seclusion, how could he be in the underground maze? She looked towards the busy figure in the kitchen, deeply lost in thought. Just as Bradley said, his mother and Gordon had a relationship breakdown over a decade ago, and they had an unpleasant argument when Gordon wanted to leave.

Could it be that the person in the underground maze is really Gordon?

If that's the case, was it his mother who sent him down?

Thinking about this, Ella couldn't help but shudder.

How much hatred must ying have to be so heartless as to send their loved ying to such a place!

"Ella, no phone at the table!"

Belle came out with a plate of side dishes, then untied her apron and sat across from Ella.

Ella put away her phone, smiled at her, and said, "Mom, I have to leave soon, but I'll come back to stay for a longer time in a few days."

She must quickly find out whether the person in the maze is Gordon.

And whether Juliet is alive or dead!

When Belle heard that she was leaving, the smile on her face immediately froze, and she spoke with some anger, "You're leaving after just a day. Do you find staying with Mom boring and do you dislike my nagging?"

"No."

"What important matter is it that you have to leave now?"

Belle threw a tantrum, acting just like a child.

Ella sighed helplessly, comforting her, "I have just inherited Raven Pavilion, and all the big and small matters in the pavilion need me to handle them. If I leave for too long, I'm afraid people's hearts may become unsettled."

The expression in Belle's eyes quickly dimmed.

Ella knew she was unhappy and hurriedly said, "If Mom feels bored, you can learn to make pastries. Ella loves desserts."

Upon hearing this, Belle's eyes lit up, "Alright, Mom will go and learn. When you come back, we can eat them together."

Seeing her mother's mood brighten, Ella finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She knew that living alone here was lonely and helpless, but she couldn't always be by her side. She could only find things for her to do.

As she was leaving, Belle was very sad, constantly asking her when she would come back.

Ella pursed his lips and said, "Wait until my mother learns how to make pastries, then give me a call, I will come back."

Belle watched Ella leave, clenching her fists silently.

Even the light in her eyes turned cloudy.

...

Austin family's old mansion.

Freya checked the old master's pulse, his breathing was stable, and he was in a much better condition than before.

Dr. White has also learned acupuncture now, he can handle many things on his own, she can hardly help anymore.

"Dad, your condition is becoming more stable, as long as you keep your spirits up, you will definitely live a long life," Freya comforted.

Old Master Mu laughed heartily, "Alright, I entrust myself to you, may I live to a hundred years."

Through the treatment, the old master's spirits are high.

Although the memory disorder condition is sometimes good and sometimes bad, at least she did not mistake him and Bradley. After exchanging pleasantries with the old master, Simon arrived. "Madam!" He nodded respectfully. "Hmm." Freya responded. Not sure if it was her imagination, but when their eyes met for a brief moment, she actually saw a flash of hostility in Simon's eyes. She pursed her lips, raised her eyes again to meet his gaze, and Everyone returned to normal. Was she just being suspicious? Just as she was thinking this, Brian came in with a bowl of freshly brewed medicine soup.

The old man's face immediately turned sour when he smelled the scent, "Take away these medicines, I won't drink them."

"Dad, good medicine tastes bitter, these medicines are good for your health."

Brian coaxed in a good voice, but the old man just didn't buy it, resolutely refusing to drink a sip.

Brian sighed helplessly, having to rack his brain every day to coax the old man into taking his medicine. anyone else would have lost their temper long ago.

Brian was considered to have a good temper, but now he seemed a bit impatient.

"No, you have to drink this medicine while it's hot!"

He argued, the old man was even more stubborn, with a red face muttering, "Brian, let me tell you, I am your father, don't think that now you've grown wings, you can ride on your father's head."