Delayed Regrets: He Regretted Only After Her Death-Chapter 102: About to Kiss

The air suddenly solidified.

Vivian Linden was even cautious with her breathing.

For some reason, her steps started to falter.

Suddenly, she couldn’t move.

Gordon Lowell, who was leading the way, glanced at her, "Miss Linden?"

Cold sweat broke out in Vivian Linden’s palms.

She cautiously glanced at Hector Chaucer, sitting there unmoving.

This man’s intimidating presence was simply overwhelming.

He was Hector Chaucer!

The illegitimate child of The Chaucer Family.

Sentenced to death, escaping execution at the last minute, only to overturn the case.

Released innocent.

He fought his way back into The Chaucer Family.

And claimed the position as the Patriarch Chaucer.

In the process of eliminating obstacles, Second Young Master Chaucer and Fourth Young Master Chaucer died unexpectedly overnight.

Third Young Master Chaucer and Fifth Young Master Chaucer were sent to prison by him.

Imprisoned for life, never to see the light of day.

The only one left, Sixth Young Master Chaucer – it seems he’s been dealt with too?

Otherwise, why am I not meeting Sixth Young Master Chaucer today?

It’s said that Hector Chaucer even put his own father, Mr. Chaucer Caleb Chaucer, under house arrest in The Chaucer Estate’s West Wing.

Vivian Linden’s palms were soaked in sweat.

Her legs felt incredibly weak as she moved.

Her face turned pale as a sheet.

She bit her lip tightly, cautiously glancing at Gordon Lowell, "Mr. Lowell, where is Sixth Young Master Chaucer?"

Gordon Lowell replied casually, "Probably dead."

What does probably dead mean?

Does this mean Sixth Young Master Chaucer was also dealt with by Hector Chaucer?

This man eliminated all of The Chaucer Family’s competitors to rise to power and avoided legal repercussions.

Is he even human?

He’s like a living Yama from hell!

Vivian Linden heard the relentless pounding of her heartbeat.

Her courage was nearly shattered.

Could it be that Hector Chaucer has already uncovered the conspiracy against him and Tiana Linden?

Gordon Lowell seemed to have read Vivian Linden’s thoughts.

He said softly:

"Six years ago, our Family Head was framed, but the Family Head bears no grudge."

"Miss Linden need not worry."

"Keeping you serves a purpose for the Family Head."

"Please proceed."

Vivian Linden wasn’t even sure how she reached Hector Chaucer.

Her legs felt like they weren’t her own.

Her mouth felt foreign to her.

Despite having so much to explain.

Upon facing Hector Chaucer, her tongue froze up completely.

"Continue as an undercover in The Linden Family."

"I’ll ensure your position as the fake heiress of The Linden Family will not be exposed."

This calm voice held Hector Chaucer’s intimidating authority.

Vivian Linden had never been so afraid of a person.

Fear made her break out in cold sweat from her pores. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Beside her, Gordon Lowell said, "Miss Linden, you have no room to maneuver in this paternity test with James Linden. You can only choose to cooperate with us."

Vivian Linden had come this time to seek help from Sixth Young Master Chaucer.

This paternity test was something she had proposed, and she had provided the biological sample herself.

It was a risky move.

But also her only chance to turn things around.

If she could manipulate things again, to convince James Linden and Daniel Linden.

Their sense of debt toward her would deepen.

But she hadn’t expected that Sixth Young Master Chaucer had already been dealt with by Hector Chaucer.

The secrecy of this news was impenetrable.

This spoke to Hector Chaucer’s methods.

In truth, she had no choice but to cooperate with Hector Chaucer.

She cautiously asked, "Can you truly guarantee that my position as the fake heiress of The Linden Family will not be exposed?"

Gordon Lowell’s expression turned cold, "Miss Linden, you’re not the only one the Family Head could choose as a pawn."

This was a reminder to Vivian Linden.

The opportunity was a one-time offer.

Vivian Linden was all too aware of this.

She was insignificant in front of Hector Chaucer.

If she angered Hector Chaucer, he would not only deny her a chance at cooperation, but also hold her accountable for past events.

She resolutely said, "I’m willing, thank you Mr. Chaucer for not holding me accountable for framing you and Tiana Linden for stealing Linden-Grant Pharmaceuticals’ secrets. But I have a question."

Gordon Lowell: "One minute."

That meant she only had one minute.

Vivian Linden hurriedly asked, "Before, I stole the M901 anti-cancer drug from Linden-Grant Pharmaceuticals and gave it to Sixth Young Master Chaucer. There’s been no update since. I want to know where the drug went. Was it given to Tiana Linden? Otherwise, how could Tiana still be alive?"

Considering the timeline.

When she gave the medicine to Sixth Young Master Chaucer, Hector Chaucer had already taken the Patriarch Chaucer position.

M901 might have been given to Tiana Linden at that time.

Tiana Linden was not yet dead then.

With M901, survival was absolutely possible.

But in that case, wouldn’t Hector Chaucer be on the same side as Tiana Linden?

Gordon Lowell: "M901 has already gone into secret production."

Vivian Linden’s doubts remained unsettled.

But it seemed she had no choice.

At this moment, Gordon Lowell gave a signal to someone beside him.

Someone immediately stepped forward and took the hair tie from Vivian Linden’s hair.

The bead dangling from it was a recording device.

They had already searched her upon arrival.

Yet they still saw through their eyes.

Even the hair tie was taken away.

Her hair immediately fell down.

The disheveled hair highlighted Vivian Linden’s disarray, while also underscoring Hector Chaucer’s inviolable power.

Gordon Lowell held the hair tie, scoffing coldly:

"Vivian Linden, trying to scheme before our Family Head, you’ll meet a grim end."

...

Ten minutes later, Vivian Linden left.

Tiana Linden stepped out from behind a pile of clutter in the warehouse.

Hector Chaucer strode over, standing face to face with her.

"Aiden Grant has been helping you secretly, otherwise Vivian Linden wouldn’t have been desperate enough to come seeking help."

Tiana Linden knew what he wanted to say, she asked, "Are you reminding me not to go soft on Aiden Grant and turn back?"

Then, she said firmly:

"Rest assured, no matter what he does, I’m not interested."

Already in prison, she was disillusioned with Aiden Grant.

Returning to Veridia to find him was just because Daisy had no one else to trust.

Unexpectedly, this man trampled on her heart again.

Now she has regained her health.

She’s fully capable of raising Daisy alone.

And providing Daisy with a very good growth environment.

To her, Aiden Grant was nothing but a distant memory, as if from a past life.

Hector Chaucer smirked, "A romance-addled fool awakening, not so foolish after all."

Tiana Linden stared at Hector Chaucer.

This man always bore a look of emotional numbness and indifference in front of others.

Yet in front of her and Daisy, his lips always slightly curled.

The faint smile brushed over his lips, reaching deep into Tiana Linden’s heart.

No denying it.

This man was indeed the most stunningly handsome among their brothers.

Back then, her mind was filled with Aiden Grant.

When Aiden Grant asked her who was the most handsome among the three brothers, she must’ve been blind to say it was Aiden Grant.

In fact, Hector Chaucer was the most handsome of them all.

His gentle smile hid a depth of tenderness unfathomable.

It seemed to pull at Tiana Linden’s heart.

Fortunately, she was no longer a young girl.

She playfully glared at him, "Hector Chaucer, was I really so romance-obsessed in your eyes before?"

The two of them stepped out of the warehouse.

Hector Chaucer’s upright and iron-blooded yet tender figure made her seem delicate and small in comparison.

He stopped in front of the car, holding the door open for her, pretending to be serious, "Following Aiden Grant, you almost lost your life. Can anyone be more romance-addled than you?"

It seemed to make a lot of sense.

But wasn’t she also helpless back then?

She bent down and got into the car.

"Tiana Linden, if you ever go back, don’t ever call me a friend again."

How strange!

This man who claimed to be her friend, at this moment, as she bent to get inside the car, actually reached out his hand, gently shielding her from hitting the roof.

As if afraid she might bump her head.

The gesture was gentle and caring.

Gentle enough to seem like an unvoiced invitation.

Add to this moment, Hector Chaucer bent down, softly reminding her to be careful, his short hair with a faint fragrance brushed against her cheek.

His eyes, deep like a lake, fell on her face.

Seemingly calm, he gazed at her.

As if he was about to lean in for a kiss, yet he did not.

Tiana Linden almost misunderstood...