From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace novel Chapter 40

Laurinda set her phone aside and went back to digging through the profiles on the Gates Family’s two illegitimate sons. When she reached the part about the guy who played pro esports, she glanced over at York.

“If I’m not wrong, didn’t Lambert give me a few tickets to some esports event? Can you check with the housekeeper if anything came in the mail?”

York could already tell what she was getting at. He nodded and headed out to find the housekeeper. A few minutes later, he came back holding an express mail envelope.

“I checked. There are seven tickets. Were you thinking of bringing your roommates?”

“No, just the two of us. I’m pretty sure someone’s keeping tabs on me these days, so it’s safer not to involve them. I’ll take them some other time when things settle down.”

Laurinda had always been generous with her friends, but she wasn’t about to drag them into anything risky. No point making trouble for people who didn’t need it.

York nodded, agreeing that playing it safe was the right call.

“So we’ll keep two for ourselves and hand the rest off to Inman and the others. I’ll tell him to swing by and deliver the vial to the research institute.”

“Sounds good. Handle it however you want.”

Laurinda turned her attention back to the files. She needed to find a weak spot, a way in that wouldn’t tip anyone off. Going in blind would only spook the other side, and she couldn’t afford to show her hand yet.

Later, when it was time to meet up with Shirley and the group, Laurinda showed up right on time at the entrance of Aeterna. York had sent people ahead to keep an eye on things, and he confirmed the coast was clear. No one suspicious was lurking around.

Laurinda almost felt disappointed that no one had taken the bait. If those people didn’t try something now, they’d miss their chance once she was back at school.

“What a waste. Maybe you should let it slip that I’m eating here tonight,” Laurinda said, glancing back at York. Her excitement for the dinner was fading fast.

York looked at her, clearly amused but not sure what to say. Suddenly, he spotted someone in the crowd and his eyes brightened.

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