Assistant to My Contracted Husband-Chapter 1812 - 1810: I Treated You as a Brother (4)

Too many things were weighing on her mind. Hua Nuan carefully analyzed the fable, then tugged at the corner of her lips.

"The Farmer and the Snake is all about saying that good intentions don’t always bring good results. Hmm... I understand. He’s saying that Dad’s kindness wasn’t reciprocated, he offered his benevolence but was bitten back, resulting in his demise... Is that right?"

Huo Zun looked at Hua Nuan, eyes brightening, then pressed his lips together and replied, "Mm."

On the surface, that’s exactly what the fable is about.

"Dad helped many people, and Hua Dong was one of them. But Hua Dong probably wouldn’t compare himself to the snake; for someone as supremely confident as him, it would be self-deprecating. So this snake must be someone else—a person whom Dad once helped, saved even... and then that person turned on Dad, causing his death..."

Hua Nuan tried her best to calm herself while analyzing everything.

Huo Zun looked at the woman, her intelligence evident, blue eyes full of admiration.

Indeed, she and Hua Nuan were strikingly similar in character.

So much so that everything about this woman irresistibly captivated him, drawing him in helplessly.

"So, who are you suspecting?"

Although Huo Zun was convinced it was Hua Han, he had no evidence, which was indeed unconvincing. He could only guide the woman to discover the truth for herself.

"Hmm, I didn’t expect it to be one of Dad’s friends, after all, I haven’t been in touch for six years. Moreover, their matters were business-related, and Dad didn’t like telling me about business matters. He believed that the most important thing for children is to grow up carefree and happy."

"But I think I have some leads. I’ll have the butler send me the list of people Dad was close to six years ago tomorrow."

"Mm."

Huo Zun gave a faint response. The person with the greatest suspicion is often right beside you, but Hua Nuan would never doubt Hua Han.

After all, consecutive blows and betrayals...

If Hua Han was the mastermind behind all this, it would be a massive blow to Hua Nuan.

Hua Nuan raised her hand to rub her brow, noticing that the car had already stopped in front of the villa.

The sky was late, but her mood was anything but relaxed, still heavy with no truth revealed.

...

"Mr. Huo, Madam, dinner is ready for you, it’s the usual dishes."

"Mm, you may leave now."

"Yes, Mr. Huo."

Hua Nuan felt like her head was about to explode with thoughts. Looking at the butler beside her, she couldn’t help but ask, "Butler, what are the usual dishes? You’ve always said that, and I’ve always wanted to ask, but never found the right opportunity."

"In response to Madam, the usual dishes are your favorite dishes..."

Hua Nuan: "..."

What does that mean?

Hua Nuan’s eyes widened slightly, hearing the butler’s words, then glanced at Huo Zun, seemingly waiting for the man to translate.

Huo Zun glanced at the butler, then pressed his lips together and said, "You’ve said too much, leave."

Butler: "..."

Well, originally thinking Madam knew the meaning behind these dishes, but I didn’t expect she knew nothing.

It seems like Mr. Huo is just stubbornly reticent, unwilling to explain.

Under Huo Zun’s imposing aura, the thought of saying even one word too much might lead to being executed on the spot...

Sigh.

The butler was rather helpless and could only say respectfully, "Yes, sir."

Hua Nuan: "..." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

So, was she just sent away hungry?