Chapter 478 - Four Hundred And Seventy-eight: Niklaus Legendary Cold Witch (2/2)

Call it sixth sense or instincts, Eden felt dread cripple his heart as soon as he saw the scene and he quickly pivoted for his daughter's private ward, hoping to God that his premonition wasn't right. But then, his hunch was right, Anabelle was not there. She was gone as well.

”No, no, no!” He strode over to the bed and began to toss aside the well-arranged mattress as if she could be hiding in that small space.

”Where is she?!” Eden howled at the old man as soon as he left his daughter's room, ”Where did your bastard grandson take my daughter?!”

”I should be the one asking that question! Julie became a liar ever since he started hanging out with your pretentious daughter, Anabelle. Your daughter might claim to be innocent-faced and all, but for all I know, she must be the one who incited my son into doing this!” George fumed as well.

”Maybe we should sort the hospital's surveillance camera before blaming one another. For all we know, they might be kidnapped or something?” Camille tried to calm the flaring tempers. But they all knew inwardly, this was no kidnapping, the kids left by themselves.

”Fine,” Eden calmed himself, ”Let's head over to the control room and see once and for all, whose son or daughter was responsible for all this?” He couldn't wait for the big revelation.

”Fine by me as well. I just hope you don't regret those words,” George sneered.

However, ten minutes later….

”Isabella!!!”

All three of them screamed with various degrees of shock on their faces. How was this possible? They were staring at the footage of Isabella drawing the guards into the room where she rendered them unconscious.

Because of the fury, George hadn't bothered to hear from his guards until now - the truth was out. The old man always knew that his chosen daughter-in-law was against getting married to his son, but he never thought she would go to this extent of helping his grandson be with her cousin - his enemy. It was simply unimaginable.

Eden was stunned out of his mind. He had pinned all of his hope on Julie being responsible for all of this, hence reality slapped him hard on the face. Now, what was he going to do? For Christ's sake, it was Isabella they were dealing with here, Niklaus' legendary cold witch.

Camille was shocked yet impressed. Isabella was making the female race proud - women were strong people. As much as she was supposed to be afraid for her stepdaughter Anabelle's wellbeing, she knew the girl was as good as safe in Isabella's hands. She had nothing to worry about, a smile curved her mouth.

”That little brat!” Eden cursed as he pulled out his phone from the pocket of his pants and called her. Surprisingly, the girl picked up immediately as if she had been expecting his call.

”Hello, uncle,”

Eden hissed, ”I swear to God if you don't bring Anabelle back immediately I'll have you -”

”Easy with the threat uncle, I'm on the wheels,” Isabella interrupted him, ”You don't want me to crash and risk the life of your precious Anabelle, do you?” she chuckled, playing him like the strings on a guitar.

Eden clenched his fist so tight his knuckles turned. Now he understood why Niklaus hadn't been able to handle her in her early years, Isabella was a strong, unruly horse that couldn't be tamed.

”Where are you?” he asked, finally chilling out.

”Don't bother to search because you won't be able to find me - you of all people should know that well. Think of our disappearance as a little vacation. We'll be back once you elders reason properly. But until then, have a blissful life without us,”