Not the Successor to the Throne
Chapter 32. Question Mark

Day H is meant to stay a few more days. Eiger is getting worried because Zoe is not giving any news at all. Before leaving for the office, all members of his family reminded him to bring a companion. If not, then everyone will corner the Eiger.

Yes, the traps that Balthis set up were extremely accurate. Not a single inch of the Eiger was allowed to move freely from its place. After acquiring 25 shares of the company, Balthis became increasingly convinced that the Eiger should remain cornered.

"Eiger, come to the office early today. Take care of all important meetings with clients" Balthis ordered.

"But, Pa—"

"Don't argue! Do the command well" said Jean.

Jean could never accept this fact. Even as her husband agrees to hand over leadership to the Eiger, Jean's conscience continues to flare. However, when she thought back to her husband, Jean knew very well that Balthis had his own reasons.

"Ma, I was sorry earlier. The right to take care of today's meeting is Uncle David, not me!" reject Eiger.

They may be playing him, but the Eiger can't be silent.

"You want to argue with Brother Balthis? How dare!" sahut David with a sharp tone.

"That's it. Eiger will go with me" Blerim concluded.

"Ck, always been a bad luck hero. Why does he always defend the Eiger in front of everyone? From childhood, Blerim was always the first person to help the Eiger. Or, maybe Blerim and Eiger have blood ties?" jean said in his heart.

Everyone is silent. Today Balthis deliberately did not go to the office because the private detective was going to come to the mansion. He said that this was the ultimate report of his many tasks.

Balthis told his wife to stay calm. Whatever the private detective was going to say, Jean shouldn't be hysterical or whatever it was.

"Yes, go! Guide your dear nephew to become a better man" Balthis told Blerim.

Without arguing, Blerim and Eiger leave. There was no more conversation afterwards, but Eiger tried to ask his uncle to drive the car this time.

"If your mind is in turmoil, it's better to sit in the passenger seat. Just let me" said Blerim.

"I'm good, Uncle. You don't worry."

"Still thinking about Zoe?" ask Blerim.

"No. I think I'll use my own way."

"Yes, whatever. That's your right."

Blerim was watching the Eiger, not that he was just pressing Eiger. Keep directing the child to the right path if he is deviating.

Arriving at the office, Eiger's eyes glued to someone. He hurried and asked the girl to get in the car.

"Come in!" eiger's orders.

Blerim quickly took the girl away from the office unit. Blerim accidentally takes her into a hotel to maintain privacy.

"Uncle, are you sure? The meeting will be a few minutes away" Eiger said.

"Don't worry. We'll just be a minute. Someone will take care of it."

"Why go to the hotel? I don't want to. It's very expensive. My money won't be enough to pay for it" Zoe refused as the car entered the hotel's parking area.

"It's okay. You are my guest. We will host well" Blerim explained.

"Thank you" Zoe replied.

Blerim gave a sum of money to pay for a hotel room for a few days. Do not forget to also give money to shop for clothes and some of what Zoe wants. The point is Zoe will be spoiled.

"Reserve room for the next five days. Buy some dresses, shoes, and accessories. Learn from the video tutorials on your phone. It's very pushy, but I'm sure you're capable" Blerim explained.

Although Blerim has not given Zoe a contract, he is confident that the girl is able to carry out her role very well.

"What's this for? Don't I agree yet?" ask Zoe.

Yes, Blerim answers more than Eiger. While Eiger, he could not say anything before Blerim finished.

"So, what should I do, sir? How much salary do you offer?" Zoe ventured to ask.

"You pretended to be my niece's lover. If it's not clear what you're going to do, this afternoon Eiger will come to see you."

"Good, Sir. Thank you." Thank you."

Zoe down. He left Blerim and Eiger who had not said anything.

Different what the residents of the mansion did. Balthis was anxiously awaiting the arrival of the private detective. I can't wait to know the truth.

"You why keep pacing, honey?" ask Jean.

"I'm waiting for the detective to arrive."

"Really, Brother?" ask David. Today he was relieved of office duties to accompany Balthis to meet detectives.

"Wait a few more minutes. He's coming." Balthis.

Jean took the magazine on the family room table. Some magazines about women's and family fashion. In addition, there are several couple clothes that are designed in such a way by the famous designers in the city.

"Darling, I think we need this designer to take care of all our family clothes later. You, me, and Elov. Then we'll do the photos together."

Balthis. Right now her feelings are very different to what Jean is feeling right now. Balthis could not have said from his mouth that his son was completely lost and never returned. Jean's heart would be devastated. His whole life would have locked himself in a room.

Balthis' hope from the detective was that Elov was still there and real. In any hemisphere, Balthis would come to pick him up.

A servant came in a hurry to bring a message to his master.

"Master, I'm sorry. Outside there are guests waiting for you."

"Send him in!" Balthis's orders.

"Good, Sir."

The waiter came back to the front. Jean put the magazine back. David had just joined his brother-in-law in the living room.

"Why has the magazine been returned?" ask David.

"There's a guest, David. I think it's the guy we're waiting for" Jean replied.

"The detective?"

"Yes, David. I can't wait to hear about my son's whereabouts. I want to embrace her immediately, pay more attention, prepare food, and most especially, I will be the happiest woman on earth."

Balthis' heart hurts more than Elov's. Hearing the false happiness his wife had planned made him feel devastated. When the detective first came and brought bad news, Balthis's big hope was that the previous news was a lie. There is other news that causes Elov is still alive. That's Balthis's greatest hope.

"Hi, Mister. Please sit!" Balthis's orders.

"Thank you, Mister. You're still giving me a chance to do this important task" the detective said calmly.

"Sir, tell me where my son is. I'm sure you're a good detective who can solve all our problems. Quickly say! My husband will instantly add a bonus to you if my son is found." Jean was very enthusiastic.

The detective was cheerful, suddenly showing a change in attitude that made them question marks. Will the news that this detective brings will make Willard's family happy? Or, just the opposite?

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