82 It was Best Not to Lie (1/2)

After replying to Masaichi's message from overseas, Aoi Xiu had a stern look on her face as she remained seated behind her desk.

She took out some documents from the lower drawer and read them again.

It contained the leads on the investigation regarding her son and daughter-in-law.

She remembered how Midori told her how Manta implied that Agatha might have been pregnant at the time of assassination. The problem with confirming this was that her remains were cremated since it was the decision of her family.

Aoi Xiu knew that her grandson does not lie, but he had been unstable for quite some time after the incident involving his parents. Plus his coping mechanisms were odd. Could the statement be a part of his adaptation? Maybe he was just led by the fact that his Aunty Mei was having a baby. Either way, Aoi Xiu and her daughter have kept it to her son to this day.

She was immersed in her thoughts when suddenly, there was a knock on the door. She replaced the documents in the drawer and looked at the closed door.

”Come in.” She immediately turned her expression into indifference.

Takagi Ryuuji came in. ”Shachou, here are last quarter's reports.” He handed over some documents.

”Hmn.” Aoi Xiu nodded and took them.

Takagi Ryuuji bowed and turned to take his leave when she spoke again.

”Chotto matte(1).” She had a serious look on her face.

He turned around to face her. ”Shachou.” He bowed, awaiting instructions.

However, he got a question instead.

”How much do you like my daughter?” Her tone was domineering. It was best not to lie.

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Meanwhile, in the Song estate.

”Madie, have you talked about picking dresses with your fiancé?” Chairman Song was smoking a pipe in the living room.

Madeline Song was just passing by towards the kitchen for some water when the question was asked.

For the past few weeks, she had been lying about going out with Dan when she was busy flirting around.