Chapter 491 - SECRETS: PART II (1/2)

Was it due to the fact the place was so mysterious to her and was somehow eerie looking that Elizabeth felt a little bit scared? She was trembling in fear of what the sound could be. She didn't clearly hear it, but she was sure it was a man's voice.

The question is… Did the voice come from a living man or something else?

She had no time to waste being afraid of it won't be long till her father comes home in fear that she might do something out of control. He gathered her wits and as she was about to speak. The voice spoke ahead of her.

”The last time I saw you, you were just a little girl. Now, look at you, all grown up.”

Elizabeth turned and there she saw an old man peeking from the second floor. He had some books in his hand as he headed down the stairs.

'Ah, it's him…' She clearly recalled the man from her childhood. He was surprised to see how much he had aged. Made her curious of how old he is now.

”I'm sure you didn't come here out of curiosity nor are you lost. This time, you're looking for something?” The old man walked closer to the girl as he observed her expression, and have hit the jackpot. ”I'm quite curious what out Young Princess is up to and what she could be searching for. To think you'll come all the way here…”

It was strange indeed. Since most of the books in this library are historical books and journals of the family. Old collections of the family as well… If one is lucky, you might come across some secret hidden journals of treasure. Since, the family does have loads of secrets about their wealth now what more in the past.

”I'm unsure what you are talking about, you might not be aware but recently…”

”Yes, yes! I know about you losing your memory, but this old man has taken care of two generations of your family and I know your kind so well.” The old man had this smile on his face which says a lot. It was a smile, don't lie child for I can see through your lies. Or a smile which tells you, your father has used that excuse before. Was it because he was so familiar with the family that he can easily tell that the girl was lying. Even though he was not around during her upbringing, he was there from the shadows watching her turn to be the lady she is now. ”Hmm, time sure is unfair. Soon, I'm not sure if I'll get to see you again.”

What's wrong with him?

Elizabeth couldn't explain it, but the way the man looked at her seems like he knows something about her life that she does not know. It made her curious what could it be, but asking might reveal her plan.

”Come now, tell this old man what you're looking for before my son comes back. Unlike him, I'll keep everything a secret.”

Was it because he was old and friendly that easily felt at ease around the old man. She couldn't explain it, but she trusted the man and told him the truth.

”I need reports about the major families.”

”Ha-ha, the books here won't help with that. Shouldn't you check the internet when it comes to that information. I mean, are you curious about their wealth and all. The internet has all of those.” The old man answered with vast knowledge about the web without realizing he was getting off topic until the girl interrupted.

”Not that family, but the one society is unaware of.”

The happy expression in the old man's face disappeared as he looked seriously at the girl. He was worried as he pondered on things for a moment. 'Has she recalled everything?'

He continues to observe her, but seeing she isn't saying anything, he concludes she has not remembered what happened back then.

”Why are you interested in a family whom you shouldn't be involved in?”

”To be honest, I don't know, but I'm putting my trust in you so I'll tell you. I think they have something to do with my disappearance.”

The old man was shocked and caught Elizabeth attention. He was unable to control his emotion causing the girl to suddenly bombard him with questions.

”Don't tell me? Are you aware about this? Is my father aware about this as well?”

The old man calmed the girl down before she caused a scene, ”Shh, calm down and let me explain.”

The two of them went to the second floor of the library as they walked around, the old man started explaining.

”We do not know, but we think they might have done anything to do with your disappearance. To be honest, your father does have a connection with them, but now he cut ties with them. Which just means…”

”They might be involved.” Elizabeth thought about it more and realized things had been strange around her. Cris was advising her as well about her surroundings.

Could they really be?