Chapter 11 - Eyes

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Madeline looked at him coldly. There was still a hint of anger in her eyes as she repeated Favian’s words. “Mr. Astor, is there anything else?”

Augustus’ face was grim. “The police station is surrounded by reporters, leaving before the investigation results are out will affect the Astor Corporation greatly.”

Madeline sneered. “What does Astor Corporation have to do with us?”

Augustus paused as his gaze landed on Aurora. His voice deepened as he said, “From the reporters’ point of view, Aurora is my illegitimate daughter.”

Seeing that Madeline had nothing to say, Augustus’ expression softened. “We are now in the same boat

“Mr. Astor,” Aurora called as she suddenly jumped out of Favian’s arms and tugged at Augustus’ shirt to ask, “Can I have a computer? Ten minutes will do.”

Mr. Astor?

Augustus’ eyes darkened. However, his heart moved when he saw how confident Aurora was. Although he didn’t know what she was up to, he still exchanged glances with the lawyer in agreement.

‘The lawyer quickly handed over his computer.

Madeline’s heart skipped a beat when she saw what her daughter looked like. “Aurora…” she started speaking.

“Mom, it’s okay. I want to prove my innocence. Aurora reassured her.

She smiled at Madeline as if she was comforting her. Her innocent look made Madeline both heartbroken and relieved, but it also made her hate Courtney even more.

Aurora sat on the ground with the laptop in her arms. She rolled up her sleeves and immediately became focused.

She was typing furiously on the computer screen, her large eyes staring at the screen, unblinking.

Such a small child using a computer; it seemed more like she was playing a game.

However, for some reason, Courtney suddenly had a bad premonition. She took a step forward and a reproachful smile appeared on her face. “Now is not the time for children to play games. Stop fooling around and give me the computer,” she said.

Madeline stepped forward and stopped her coldly, “Get lost.”

Courtney choked, her heart filled with resentment, but she maintained a sad look. “Madeline, it’s fine if you treat me like this, but you can’t let the child be willful and reckless. This is the police station, not your house. How can you let her play games without any scruples…” she accused.

Madeline smiled mockingly. Her eyes were clear and sharp, as if she could see through the dirty thoughts in Courtney’s heart. “Why, are you guilty?”

Courtney forced a smile and said, “You, what are you saying? I’m just worried…” she replied.

“That’s enough. If you don’t want to be here, get lost and go home.” Augustus interrupted her.

Courtney was ashamed to have been criticized in public. However, she didn’t dare say anything in front of Augustus’ grim and stern face. She could only lower her head and remain silent.

Madeline felt a strange feeling briefly emerge when she saw Augustus’ attitude.

This family of three… didn’t seem to be very harmonious?

Augustus stared deeply at the computer screen, his eyes continuously flashing with astonishment.

Aurora suddenly stopped typing. She frowned and stared at the screen for a long time.

Augustus, who was standing behind her, had already been watching her for a while. He suddenly grabbed the laptop and continued her work.

As Aurora stared intently at the screen, her eyes became brighter and brighter.

A moment later.

“It’s done.” Augustus’ deep voice echoed in the heavy atmosphere of the interrogation room, strangely making its listeners feel uneasy.

However, Aurora’s big eyes were full of admiration. “Mr. Astor, you’re so amazing!” She praised him.

‘The coldness in Augustus’ eyes dissipated, and his lips curled into a faint smile.

On the computer screen, several video clips from different angles of the cafe were put together.

It could be clearly seen that the two children were obediently sitting at the table and waiting for someone. However, a woman walked in and said something. Aurora and Hugo looked at each other before following her.

However, when she reached the stairs, the woman suddenly turned around and with a flash, suddenly fell down to the bottom of the stairs.

And in the next moment, the police appeared.

“Look.” Aurora pointed out as she enlarged the image of the woman before she fell. Her crisp and sweet voice sounded clear and logical. “We clearly didn’t touch this woman!”

Courtney’s face turned pale when she finished watching the video. At this time, she panicked and blurted out. “Then you guys possessing d…”

Before she could finish her sentence, she was frightened by Augustus’ cold gaze.

“We didn’t!” Aurora raised her chin and switched to a different angle. “You can clearly see that it was this woman who stuffed the powder into our pockets when she fell!” she said.

The evidence was irrefutable.

No matter how much Courtney schemed, she did not expect Aurora to organize surveillance cameras around the cafe and use them to prove her innocence!

If she was given another day, no, half a day, she could have destroyed all those surveillance cameras!

She lowered her head to cover her twisted facial expression.

Aurora raised her fair little face and smiled obediently at the police officer, saying, “Sir, the footage of all the surveillance cameras in the cafe have been deleted. I think you guys need to investigate this since it’s so coincidental.”

The police officer looked at the little girl smiling at him, and his heart melted quickly. He nodded and smiled kindly. “Okay, don’t worry. We will give you a satisfactory explanation,” he said.

Favian picked Aurora up and smiled politely at Augustus. “Mr. Astor, can we leave now?” he asked.

“..” Augustus’ face darkened as he watched this scene.

Aurora leaned on Favian’s shoulder and waved in farewell with a bright smile. “Goodbye, Mr. Astor!” she said.

After the reporters were dismissed, the three of them walked out of the police station and got ina car.

Madeline took Aurora over from Favian’s embrace and said, “Thank you.” Her eyes were filled with sincerity.

Favian could not help but sigh when he saw how polite she was. There was a tinge of bitterness in his gentle eyes. “Maddy, you don’t have to thank me. On the contrary, I’ll be very happy if you think of me the moment you encounter any problems,” he replied.

Madeline lowered her eyes and fell silent.

“Maddy, I know you have your concerns, but I hope that you can let me help you. Don’t feel burdened by my feelings, because I took the initiative, and I’m willing. I don’t want anything in return. As long as I can stay by your side and take care of you, I’m satisfied,” he said.

The man’s affectionate confession made Madeline feel sad.

She pursed her lips and sighed. “Favian, you are the heir of the Lewis family and an expert that the country places importance in. You have a bright future and a wealthy family. As for me, I am just a single mother without parents to back me up. The distance between us is like a chasm. I can’t…” she

replied.

Favian’s heart sank and he hurriedly interrupted her. “But Maddy, you know that my family doesn’t mind this. I don’t rely on my family either. In my heart, you are an outstanding and strong woman. I like you very much.”