Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 1111 Deanna Was Nowhere to be Found

"Raeleigh, I admit that I have been prejudiced towards you in the past. I'm sure you could tell. However, in reality, it's not that I don't like you. It was because I was worried about Deanna, that naive child. I acted that way because I didn't want her to feel inferior to you. Don't take it to heart," said Paige. Raeleigh replied with a smile, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Paige was taken aback. She guessed that Raeleigh did not want to speak of such things to save her the embarrassment. She was pleased with Raeleigh's response and changed the topic. "It's good that that's how you feel about it. I will keep that in mind. Now, I want you to sit down. There is something I want to ask you."

Paige pulled Raeleigh to a seat. Raeleigh followed Paige and sat by her side. After thinking for a while, Paige asked, "How are things between you and Santiago?"

Raeleigh gave it some thought before replying, "We have not contacted each other in a long time."

Paige was stunned. "Did you guys have an argument?"

"No, Santiago has a new girlfriend." Raeleigh did not say anything else. Paige's expression darkened when she heard what Raeleigh said. She asked, "Did you guys break up?"

"No." Before Raeleigh could answer Paige, Santiago made his entrance. Raeleigh was relieved. She was glad that he was back. That way, she wouldn't have to exert herself answering Paige. Paige looked up to see who it was. Who else could it have been other than Santiago?

After entering the room, Santiago briefly eyed Jepherson. Then, he focused on Raeleigh and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Raeleigh remained silent. It appeared to Paige as though she could not keep Santiago in check.

Paige was displeased. With a stony look, she retorted, "What do you mean? Raeleigh is your girlfriend. Why can't she come here? You're going to marry her in the future. This is basically her house. How can you still ask her that?"

Santiago's face displayed amusement. "I thought you didn't like Raeleigh? I'm doing you a favour by asking her to leave. But now, I can't?"

"Hmph, don't you think that I can't keep you in line just because your parents are not around. I'm telling you this, since you brought Raeleigh home, it means that she's part of the family. I don't care about what others have to say. I have the final say. Go and clean up the mess that you've made. Otherwise, you will be in serious trouble."

After Paige said that, she rolled her eyes. Santiago stood and said after a while, "If you like her, then you can keep her. I'm leaving."

Santiago turned around and left. Paige gave an order to stop him. Stuart immediately went to pull Santiago back. Santiago pushed the man aside and took his leave right away.

Raeleigh's heart sank. He left just like that?

Raeleigh looked at Jepherson. She began thinking again of what she was going to say to Paige.

Seeing Santiago leave, Paige's face turned pale with anger. However, she quickly regained her composure and addressed Raeleigh once more, "Raeleigh, you can rest assured that I will help you. Santiago is a fool, and he is easily tricked. Just give it a few days. I will deal with him later."

Raeleigh thought for a moment and he then came clean. "Madam Paige, between me and Santiago, it's not what you think it is. We're just friends."

As she said that, Raeleigh glanced at Jepherson. It was probably the best moment to explain their relationship right then.

"What do you mean, you're just friends? The entire Harvey family knows that you're Santiago's girlfriend. Are you just saying that because he cheated on you? Don't worry, I'll help you." "Madam Paige, I'm not worried. It's just..."

"Alright, alright. Remember this, you are now a member of the Harvey family. Whatever you do, you have to consider how it affects the family. First of all, with that character of his, I doubt that Santiago will be able to work in our company. However, you can. I heard that you're very talented. Jepherson even said that if you continue to work hard, you can become the chief designer of the company. Lamarre has accepted you as his apprentice and sticks up for you. I've long heard of Lamarre. He's one of a kind and a renowned designer. You have to learn as much as you can from him. I've also heard a lot about your designs. You are indeed one of us. You won't bring shame to our family." Paige heaped compliment after compliment on Raeleigh. Raeleigh was a little dejected. Why was Paige only seeing her good side then when she initially hated her?

Raeleigh did not know what the best reply was to give. With a smile, she said, "You're right. I will keep this in mind and make profits for the company, but..."

"No buts. Jepherson, can you get the food out? I want Raeleigh to stay for dinner."

"Madam Paige, it's alright. It's getting late, I have to go back soon. Besides, I still have some company work to do. I have a deadline to meet." Raeleigh had no choice but to make up an excuse. In turn, Paige replied, "Well, I see. I'll get Jepherson to send you home. If there's anything that you don't understand, then you can ask him. Don't be shy. You are one of us now."

Jepherson smiled and looked at Stuart. "Get the car ready."

Raeleigh stood up and said, "I'll be getting out of your way, then."

"You're not getting in anyone's way. You have to stop by more often. I'm getting old and those two boys don't come back as much. I'm lonely," Paige said as she patted Raeleigh's hand. Raeleigh nodded. Paige walked her to the door and even ordered the servants to prepare some gifts for Raeleigh. Raeleigh was at a loss as to how to respond. In the end, she just accepted the gifts.

After Raeleigh got into the car, Paige told her, "You have to come and visit me more."

"Alright, you should head back in."

After Raeleigh bade her farewell, Jepherson eased himself into the seat beside Raeleigh. Stuart quickly closed the door. Paige waved at them as the car drove off.

After they left, Paige sighed deeply. It was clear that she was furious. "Call Santiago. Get him to come back now."

A servant hurriedly made a phone call to Santiago. Paige's expression darkened as she made her way back to her room.

Paige had not reached her room yet when the servant informed her that Santiago wasn't answering his phone. Paige was enraged. She could only wait for Jepherson to return.

Raeleigh sat in the car, taking a deep breath.

"I've finally passed her test."

When Jepherson heard Raeleigh heave a sigh, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her. "Thank you for your hard work, Raeleigh."

Raeleigh shook her head. "It's nothing. The truth will come out eventually."

"We will cross that bridge when we get to it. Don't worry about it," Jepherson replied calmly with confidence. Raeleigh was also convinced. At that time, Jepherson did not seem worried about Deanna at all. "Let's try to look for Deanna. Then, you can send me home." Raeleigh was still fretting over Deanna. If they were not able to find her, then she would not be able to rest well at home.

Jepherson patted Raeleigh and shot a quick glance at the time. There were not many cars around at that time, so he agreed to her suggestion. "Let's go." Stuart immediately got the driver to head downtown.

As soon as they arrived there, Raeleigh asked Jepherson, "Was this the place?"

"Yes, we found the car here. However, most of the surveillance cameras here are not working, so we have not been able to find any clues. We're still looking."

Jepherson was standing in a corner and talking to Raeleigh when Santiago walked over from the side. Seeing Raeleigh and Jepherson there, he asked, "Why are you two here?" "Raeleigh wants to try and look for Deanna," Jepherson answered. Santiago looked at Raeleigh with disdain in his eyes. "You're pregnant, why are you running around outside?" Gloom descended on Raeleigh's face. "Can you not treat me this way?"

"Well then, how should I treat you, sis?" Raeleigh's heart sank when she heard the word 'sis'. She didn't dare to say anything.

Santiago immediately burst into laughter. "What? Are you scared?"

Raeleigh knew that Santiago was joking, but she did feel a little guilty. At that point, she turned around and surveyed their surroundings. "There are not many roads here. If she got off here, the only place she could have hidden is in those buildings. If we can't find her on the streets, then we'd better try searching in those buildings. Maybe she's inside."

"Raeleigh is right. Santiago, gather some people and enter those buildings. Look for her there," Jepherson instructed.

Santiago replied, "We'll do that tomorrow. It's already late. If we go in there to find her and disturb the residents, then we'll be in more trouble."

Santiago's words made sense. Raeleigh took a look at Jepherson. The three of them kept searching the streets. They walked through the surrounding streets and alleys, searching everywhere they could find, but there was still no trace of Deanna.

They searched until the next morning. By then, Raeleigh was sleepy and fatigued. Jepherson carried her back into the car. Deanna was still nowhere to be found.