After Charles' kind words reassured Albert for a long time, Albert finally settled down and left Charles' office in a huff.

However, although the office was calm again, Charles could no longer concentrate on his business, and his mind was always thinking about the information he had just heard.

He didn't expect that this terrible murder case would unexpectedly be related to him. Now, he had to find a way not to involve his friends before he fell victim to the mad revenge that the Baron was bound to come.

Albert said that he had not killed him, and Charles was completely convinced - not because he was blind enough to believe anything he said, but because he knew Albert very well, and knew that he would never be the kind of person who did not know what to do.

What's more, Albert was furious and almost beat Morris at that time, or for himself, so what reason is there to leave Albert alone?

However, although he wanted to help Albert, Charles still didn't have a clue.

In this way, Charles barely survived the afternoon, and it was not until the evening that he finished his original business. Then he took up his coat and hat and got into the carriage which had been given to him by the ministry.

When the carriage finally stopped, Charles slowly stepped out of the carriage and returned to his home.

At this time, his expression was still very solemn, as if he was thoughtful.

The news he heard today shocked him in his heart, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.

With this heavy thought, he returned to the dining room, intending to eat something first.

Although it was late, when he came to the restaurant, he was surprised to find that his sister and grandfather were actually dining here.

Charles hurriedly greeted them all first.

After greeting him, Charles sat down in his seat and picked up his utensils to prepare for his meal.

However, although the family greeted each other kindly, Charles felt that everyone's attitude was a little dull, the atmosphere seemed to be a little tense, and the expressions of both of them were a little unnatural.

Yes, after most of the day, the murder has now spread throughout Paris......

Charles was a little worried about her sister, she had always been delicate and timid, how frightened she should be when she heard such a terrible thing.

"My friend, why are you dining so late tonight?" In order to set the mood and relax everyone, Charles decided to endure the hunger first, and find something to say, "Is it because you are not feeling well?" ”

"It's not that I'm uncomfortable, it's just that I woke up late, sir......" Fran shook her head slightly, her face was a little strangely pale, "I slept too late last night, so I went straight to sleep as soon as I got home, and I just got up." ”

"Oh? Looks like you had a great time last night......" Charles smiled, "Happy birthday, Fran." ”

"Thank you." Fran forced a laugh, but she didn't feel much of a smile.

And the grandfather didn't speak all the time, just ate in silence.

"Ah, it looks like you've all heard about it......" he tried to calm his tone, "yes, it's a terrible thing, but don't be afraid, girl, we'll be fine." ”

"It's terrible, sir!" As if touched by something, Fran lowered her head in fear, "I didn't expect to hear such a terrible thing when I woke up!" How so! ”

"Don't be afraid, it's okay......" Charles softly reassured.

"But...... Oh my God, sir, oh my God! It's horrible......" A hint of pain crossed Fran's face, "I stayed with Lola all the time last night, and we talked late and didn't go to bed until it was almost dawn. Who would have thought that while we were still laughing, her brother would be ...... Someone killed him like that......"

"Huh? You stayed with that Miss de Beauvang last night? Charles was slightly confused.

"Yes, we've been together...... Fran explained in a trembling voice, still apparently in shock, "we had a great time last night, and I treated everyone to some cider. Unexpectedly, after drinking, Lola was very excited, and she always said that she was not convinced by the teacher's preference for me, and wanted to try her painting skills with me again, because she was pestered and had no choice, so I had to agree to her. We were in the teacher's old studio all the night last night, painting and chatting until dawn......"

"...... you don't rest until it's almost dawn?" Charles repeated in a low voice.

In other words, this Mademoiselle de Beauvan, inadvertently, in the presence of her sister, suddenly became one of the richest heirs in all of France?

Oh, and she's lucky!

Normally, becoming the sole heir after her brother's death would have aroused some suspicion anyway, but since she was staying with her sister at the time, this suspicion can be cleared up.

"Okay, okay, don't think about this unpleasant thing again." He could understand the horror in his sister's heart, as his voice became more relaxed, "Go to rest early after eating, you can sleep for a day, and we'll take care of the rest, don't be afraid, girl." ”

"Okay...... I'm not afraid, sir...... It's just a little sad for Lola......"

Soothed by Charles's kind words, Fran's affection finally stabilized and began to eat slowly.

Hmph, I'm afraid she won't be sad, I'm afraid she'll be very happy...... Charles sneered inwardly. But he didn't say that.

Although she didn't see both siblings much, Charles could tell that Lola didn't have much respect for her brother.

"Hey...... This world is full of terrible things......" At this moment, his grandfather suddenly sighed, and then looked at his granddaughter lovingly, "After eating, sleep well, my little beauty, don't be so afraid, we will be fine." ”

"Okay, Grandpa, thank you......" Fran smiled at him gratefully.

This kind of thing obviously affected her appetite, and she quickly finished her dinner and said goodbye to her two elders.

By the time Fran had left the dining room, the solemnity and kindness on the Marquis de Treville's face had faded away, and had finally been replaced by the usual indifference.

"Hmph, I really didn't expect this family to hit such a disaster so quickly, although I don't know who did it, but it did a really beautiful job!" As he spoke, the old marquis poured a sip of wine into his mouth, and it could be seen that it was only in order not to make his granddaughter afraid that he had been suppressing this schadenfreude, "You really deserve it!" Retribution! Ha, Charles, do you know what my first reaction was when I heard the news? I really want to give that unknown hero a medal! ”

Because he was almost deceived by this family before, the old marquis was full of disgust for the De-Beauwang family.

Although this was a few years ago, and the other party's plan did not succeed, the old man was obviously still angry. In this case, he naturally did not feel sad or disturbed by Morris's death, but was filled with the kind of 'You have today!' 'The pleasure.

"I don't think one or two people would think that......" Charles replied slowly, and swallowed his food.

Under the hint of his grandson, the old man immediately realized that his attitude of being overjoyed was a little inappropriate, so he slowly retracted his smile and regained his scept.

"Now this matter is very big, I heard that Bowang guy is about to go crazy, and there are people everywhere who are chasing it."

"It's easy to understand," Charles nodded, "even the baron won't be able to withstand the blow." ”

"I'd love to see how he looks!" The Marquis of Tremier was visibly still a little happy, "But, Charles, it is a pity that we must now grieve as much as our unfortunate father did. Charles, you're going to his house after that, aren't you? If you go, you must convey my grief. ”

"Yes, we are all very grieved, and we are grieved for poor Maurice." Charles nodded, and then calmly continued to eat, "I wish that unfortunate father can find that fierce gangster as soon as possible and avenge his son." ”

After finishing speaking, the grandfather and grandson looked at each other and smiled. There is no doubt that at this time in Paris, I don't know how many families were at the dinner table, gratified by this 'bad news', and they would also see off the young man with a sad face at Maurice's funeral.

So, if one day I die so suddenly, it will probably just become a joke at the dinner table......

Such a thought flashed through Charles's heart, and then he couldn't laugh anymore.

Therefore, I must save my own life, and at the same time protect those whom I hold dear, and never allow us to suffer this terrible calamity. He secretly made up his mind in his heart.

"Let's have a good relationship with that Miss de Beauvang in the future, Charles." The old marquis suddenly said, "I think she can be a friend of our family, and she is now very valuable as a friend." ”

"Huh?" Charles didn't react for a moment.

"Isn't that obvious?" The old marquis frowned slightly, "She is now the only heir to a fortune of hundreds of millions, and she is worthy of our friendship." Isn't Fran on good terms with her? Let them keep going, we need friends like that. ”

"Don't you hate this family?" Charles asked rhetorically.

"I hate this family, and we want to befriend them, is there any conflict? Charles, don't be too stubborn, now is a good opportunity, we need to expand our influence, and we need to find more friends. The old marquis's face was still very calm, just staring at his grandson, as if he wanted to pour all his experience into his head, "Charles, remember, the words of the Queen Mother will always be a wise saying-'The one we should be closest to is the enemy'......"

[Referring to the era of the Valois dynasty in the late fifteenth century, a famous quote by Catalina de Medici, Queen Mother of François II.] She was manipulating the government behind the scenes at that time, and she was in power for a while. 】

"Ah...... I see, grandpa. Charles came back to his senses, "I'll let Flandor deal with them later." ”

Morris's death made him disappear from people's minds in an instant, and the snobbish and cold calculation and closeness were soon transferred from Morris to his sister.

"Not only Fran, but you also have to get closer to her, anyway, there is never too much flattery for women in this world. Don't you have a lot of business dealings with the Bowang family? Then it is all the more important to stay close to this new rising star......" Then, with a slight sigh of regret, "It's a pity that her brother died today." Otherwise, I should have told you to find a way to pursue her! ”

Then, as if thinking of something, he frowned slightly, thoughtfully.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Charles's face, and he was even more frightened. Before Grandpa could say something more terrible, he hurriedly spoke, "I think Charlotte is very good, Grandpa, I must marry her, this protagonist will never change." ”

"Alright, alright, Charles." Grandpa sighed, obviously still looking slightly regretful, "Charlotte is not bad either." ”R1152