A Spoonful of Sugar: Don’t Beg for Love

Chapter 581

Hesper had undoubtedly been manipulating Rickard's feelings for her and using them to exact revenge.

It was the most treacherous trap he had ever faced, and it proved to be a despicable yet effective form

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As he listened to the recordings, his heart raced. However, he managed to conceal his shaking hands,

not wanting anyone to see his vulnerability.

Seeing Hesper so vulnerable on the hospital bed reminded him of the desperate look on her face as

she clung to a rag doll after falling from a building.

Rickard had underestimated the depth of her hatred.

Aware that he was likely the last person Hesper wanted to see, Rickard refrained from entering her

room and instead shut the door.

"Mr. Duval?" Benji was somewhat puzzled, but Rickard did not explain and simply ordered, "Investigate

what Sophia did tonight. I want all the details."

Benji was taken aback and muttered something under his breath.

"Hmm?" Rickard frowned.

Benji quickly explained, "Ms. Lane also instructed Renee to investigate Ms. Duval. It seems like you

two can read each other's minds."

"Is that so?" Rickard did not pick up on Benji's flattery and fell silent. "My sister must have done

something terrible tonight... She should hope I don't catch her in the act."

Upon hearing Rickard's tone, Benji shuddered on behalf of Sophia. He knew that if Rickard discovered

her misdeeds, she would undoubtedly face a grim fate.

*

After leaving Renfrew's ward, Hesper's mood remained heavy. She hoped that his condition would

stabilize soon so that she could have more time.

Renee had already returned and was waiting in the car with Isaac.

It was already very late. Hesper looked at her watch and saw that it was actually early morning.

She sighed and apologized, "I'm sorry for all the trouble. I didn't expect this to take so much time."

Both Renee and Isaac were aware of how busy Hesper was. She had to go to several places every day

and still had to work on her drafts at night. She was like a windmill constantly turning without stopping.

Renee shook her head and handed the information she just obtained to Hesper. "Our people have

been observing Sophia and her mother lately. Here is the report."

Hesper nodded. When she flipped the document, she raised her eyebrows in surprise.

"Gambling?"

This was something Hesper had never expected. She should say it was a big surprise.

She never thought Sophia would be so daring. In the past, Sophia had shown interest in a handsome

young boy, but now she was infatuated with illegal activities and was clearly losing money. It was

evident that she was being tricked by the gambling den.

If Rickard were to know about this, he would definitely be furious.