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It likely stemmed from the environment they grew up in, but all the Hutton children developed a fondness for weapons at an early age.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time Raymond reached elementary school, his room overflowed with models: guns, fighter jets, tanks, and warships.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Vee returned to Brimcrest with their parents, she had only just learned to walk. She had toddled into Raymond\u2019s room by herself, crawled and stumbled across the floor, seized a toy gun, and refused to let it go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Vee was born, Raymond had been the most spoiled child in the family. Everyone had indulged him without restraint. At that time, his stubbornness had bordered on obsession, and he had flatly refused to give the toy to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Later, when he finally wanted to, there was no opportunity left.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After settling in Jouleston, he had left most of his belongings in Brimcrest. Only this model gun had come with him. Tonight, he had brought it on a whim, thinking that Sydney might like it if she showed up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He never expected it to be used this way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theodore finally realized he had been manipulated. Anger surged, but he stopped short when Diana spoke. Something happened to Vee. Instead of arguing with Ray here, you should be thinking about how to find her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSomething happened to Vee?\u201d Theodore had been on the brink of fury. Now he struggled to process her words. \u201cIsn\u2019t Penelope the impostor?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
If something had happened, what did it have to do with their family?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not Penelope.\u201d Diana tossed the model gun back to Raymond before continuing, \u201cIt\u2019s the real Vee. She was kidnapped. We don\u2019t know where she is yet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shock and joy collided in Theodore\u2019s chest. \u201cYou found Vee and didn\u2019t tell me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter how much he favored Megan, the daughter lost for so many years remained a wound he could never release.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWeren\u2019t you completely focused on Megan?\u201d Raymond sneered. \u201cWe never imagined you still cared whether Vee lived or died.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The remark struck home. Theodore burned with anger but found no reply. It was no wonder the three of them had treated him with such hostility all night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stopped thinking about Megan and pulled out his phone. \u201cI\u2019ll call the old man.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana had already messaged Nina carlier and asked her to notify Albus. She did not stop him. The more of Theodore\u2019s concern that shifted to Vee, the better. When Vee returned, she would not feel too disappointed with\u00a0<\/p>\n
this father.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all the chaos, the gala could not continue.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana went out to apologize to the guests and brought the evening to a swift end. As she prepared to join James,\u00a0<\/p>\n
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her thoughts remained fixed on Sydney\u2019s safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only Penelope lingered off to the side, utterly at a loss. Megan had been taken away, and Adeline never appeared to propose. She had no idea what awaited her, and leaving like this felt unbearable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana gave her a cool glance. \u201cThe date has changed. The people coming to propose will not be here today. Go back to Seraph Villa with the maids.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned to leave with Raymond.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope knew how to read the atmosphere. She tested her luck. \u201cDid something happen? I can help-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI already spoke to the old man.\u201d Theodore returned at that moment and ended the call. \u201cBoth of them are on their way to Jouleston. They\u2019ve also contacted people here to help search for Vee.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope barely managed to conceal the curl of her lips. She had assumed that wretched woman was about to live the life of a pampered heiress. Now it seemed uncertain whether she would even survive. Life truly loved pulling the ground out from under people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana saw through her barely hidden satisfaction and ignored it. She nodded at Theodore. \u201cRay and I will go meet James.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
They had already dispatched countless people, yet waiting for news without being present left her uneasy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theodore felt the same concern. \u201cI\u2019ll go too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou should go home and stay with Mom,\u201d Diana said, refusing. \u201cIf no one goes back, she\u2019ll grow suspicious. She can\u2019t handle the shock. Don\u2019t tell her yet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence had never liked such events. After learning that Sydney would not attend, she had lost all interest and stayed home alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theodore considered this for a moment. \u201cAll right. Be careful.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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