Go After My Ex-wife
Chapter 593 Endless Greed

"What do you mean? Sergio asked. Panic flashed across his expression as he adjusted the necktie on his collar, clearly looking uncomfortable."

"Calvin reached out to flick a piece of dust off his suit as he shrugged his shoulders unconcernedly, and said innocently, """It's nothing. I'm just a businessman. What could I do?"""""

"There was a faint smirk on Calvin's face, as he continued with a stern warning. """Mr. Xanthe, I'm sure you know the saying, what goes around comes around. If I were you, I'd stop before it's too late. But of course, I remember everything you did, and I'll make sure you make up for all of them sooner or later.

"After making such a statement, Calvin left the scene without taking another glance at Sergio."

Sergio was left dumbfounded.

"It took him a while before he returned to his senses, and walked back to his private room dejectedly. He forgot that he had walked out for a phone call in order to avoid Zoella."

"Did they come? Zoella asked as she flicked her hair away. She was sitting elegantly on the couch, as Sergio entered the room with a dejected expression."

"Sergio's cheeks were flushed from the alcohol. He had headed out with an arrogant smirk, but came back with a dejected expression after his encounter with Calvin. The change in his mood was apparent." "That ignorant fool is still struggling to survive, Sergio cursed."

"Zoella glanced coldly at him and said, ""Sergio, a starved camel is still larger than a horse. Even if he's struggling financially, even if we have pushed him to the edge, he still has way more resources in his pocket. Do you know how much the Ocean Heart is worth? Rumors had it that a small country in ancient times was wiped out because of it. Its owner owns it all. It's not an ordinary piece of jewelry."" "You know about the Ocean Heart too? Sergio asked. His face fell, and there was a glint in his gaze, a glint of surprise mixed with confusion."

"Of course I know, Zoella replied lightly, without bothering about his strange expression. She continued saying, ""Everyone was eager to get it when it was auctioned in France back then, but none of them got it. The organizer cancelled the auction. And it was much later that we found out Lilian had bought it through her political connections, and gifted it to Sophia. This was just a widely spread rumor though.' "Sergio narrowed his eyes and asked, ""Since you said that it was a rumor, why do you think it's true then?""""

"I don't want to think that it's true. Besides, I wasn't the only one who heard about this. Lexie knew too, and she has ordered her subordinates to search through Sophia's bedroom several times, yet she found nothing. I heard that there was a rule in Harvey Manor, that the Ocean Heart will only be passed down to the daughter-in-law of the eldest grandson in the family, Zoella replied. She had been monitoring the Harvey Group for most of her life. She knew and remembered everything within Harvey Manor, including the priceless jewel."

Are you saying that the Ocean Heart is now with Belle? Sergio asked in surprise.

"Zoella chuckled in an unpredictable manner. She said, """Mr. Xanthe, are you really that foolish? Sophia is now in a critical condition and might pass away anytime. What makes you think she wouldn't have already handed the jewel over to Belle? Why did you want to enter Harvey Manor then? Weren't you after the same piece of jewelry too?""""

Sergio's face fell. She had seen through his actions.

"However, now that the Xanthe family election was over, the thing they needed most was none other than money."

"They wouldn't have to be involved in arms trafficking if they were rich enough. It was a risky and illegal activity after all. If they were to have won the election, then they would have already decided to abandon life outside the law. Nonetheless, where would they make money then? In this era of anti-corruption, Yadriel wouldn't be so foolish as to corrupt or bribe any party. They could only think of another way of making money, one of which was by getting the Ocean Heart. This piece of jewelry would not only help them increase their social status, but would also help them in dealing with whatever consequences they might face in the future."

"Of course, this was the Xanthe family's secret goal. They had always tried to hide it, let alone bring it up to anyone else."

"Yet, Zoella had been able to tell what they were thinking. This made Sergio feel as if she had the ability to see right through him. He was embarrassed and furious."

"Seems to me that the jewel is the reason why you're after Calvin too. Am I right? Sergio asked with a solemn expression. Zoella was a woman with crazy thoughts, even delusional ones."

"Zoella chuckled. ""Everyone loves jewels, but I don't need to own them. You know that I am aiming to destroy Calvin, to make him beg me, and fall for me.""""

"These words were ridiculous out loud, but Sergio tried his best to suppress his disgust and his mockery towards her statement."

Did Zoella stop for a second and wonder if Calvin was that kind of man?

The kind of man who would beg a woman to love him?

It was impossible!

"Belle, however, was an exception."

It was getting clearer to Sergio that Zoella's mindset was already different from before. It was ridiculous for her to believe that her dream would come true.

"Then, it shouldn't be a concern for him."

"No matter what, he needed Zoella in order to trap Calvin."

"If Calvin had truly joined forces with Luqman, then Zoella would definitely still be useful to Segio."

"Meanwhile, Calvin walked back to his private room, and noticed that Belle had already ordered his favorite dishes."

Belle looked up and saw that Calvin was in a good mood. She could tell that Calvin must have won the debate with Sergio. Belle knew very well that Sergio would never get anything from Calvin.

"It was impossible for them not to have encounters, but as long as it wasn't too outrageous, it was still within the acceptable boundaries."

"Belle, let's head back to Grand Hyatt Apartments after this, Calvin said as he helped himself to the meal."

"Belle paused for a while before asking, ""But why? Shouldn't we stay with Sophia instead? She could pass away at any time.""""

"It wouldn't take long, Calvin said mildly."

Belle thought for a moment and nodded.

Back at Grand Hyatt Apartments.

"Belle was sitting on the couch while holding Calvin's arm. She asked in a serious tone, """Calvin, do you know about the Ocean Heart?""""

"Calvin leaned against the couch with his eyes closed. He was exhausted from the fight the previous night with those criminals. He wanted to rest at Grand Hyatt Apartments with Belle after their meal, and ther head to the Ink Garden later. Upon hearing Belle's question, Calvin couldn't help but to open his eyes and stare at her."

Why are you bringing this up? Calvin asked curiously.

"Belle's gaze was solemn as she asked, ""Calvin, is it true that the Ocean Heart was Harvey Manor's family treasure?"""""

"Calvin sat up straight and said, """Belle, it's just a rumor. We don't have the Ocean Heart with us."

"He grew up in Harvey Manor, and he had never heard the adults talking about this jewel. However, Calvin was aware of the rumors surrounding it. He had never believed those rumors, however."

"It wasn't until now that Belle finally understood that Sophia had never told anyone in the family about this jewel, not even Calvin, who was the head of the family. "

"Perhaps, Sophia believed that it was safer to keep the jewel away from prying eyes."

"It showed how much Sophia trusted and loved Belle, that she had handed over the Ocean Heart to Belle without any condition. Thinking of this, tears welled up in Belle's eyes."

"Calvin, the Ocean Heart does exist. Sophia handed it over to me before our remarriage. I've kept it somewhere safe, Belle said as she snuggled into Calvin's embrace."

"Calvin looked surprised at first. Then, he regained his composure and wrapped his arms around her as he said, """Belle, it seems like Sophia favors you more than me, even though I'm her grandson."""" "Belle glanced at him. ""Calvin, what is mine is yours too. Don't you agree?""""

"Definitely. You are already mine for the rest of our lives. Calvin smiled proudly. Then, he said in a firm tone, """Honey, the Ocean Heart is a priceless piece of jewel, and a lot of people have their eyes on it. They only heard of rumors that it's in Harvey Manor, but none of them has seen it before. I believe Sophia must have her own reasons for handing it over to you, and even hiding this from me. All you have to do is to keep it somewhere safe, and not let anyone else know about this. The fewer the better.'"'""'

I know. Belle nodded. "Don't you worry. I'm one of the members of Harvey Manor now. I'll guard it with my life."

"Sophia had mentioned that it was a family treasure when she handed over the jewel to Belle. She would only pass it down to the wife of their family's head. Seeing that Sophia had never handed the jewel to Paige, she could tell that Sophia couldn't entrust this with Paige."

"If that was the case, would Hudson and Evan also have been kept in the dark like Calvin?"

"Honey, let's get some rest before we head back to the Ink Garden. Calvin yawned as he carried her up, and headed to their bedroom."

"By the way, I called my mother last night, and promised that I would pick her up before noon and bring her to Harvey Manor, Belle said. She really didn't want to bother Calvin any further as she noticed how exhausted he was. She had to hold back her questions. Nevertheless, she was reminded of her phone call with Bailey, which she had forgotten because of the incident earlier."

"Calvin was a little startled and said, "We'll pick her up after our nap then."""""

Alright. Belle nodded. He must have been exhausted. Belle thought. The two of them drifted off to sleep shortly after.

A series of phone calls woke them up.

Hello. Calvin's eyes were hazy as he answered the phone with a husky voice.

"Calvin, where are you? Hudson sounded solemn over the phone."

"Dad, I... Calvin still sounded drowsy."

"Calvin, come back with Belle immediately, Hudson said without waiting for Calvin's reply and hung up the phone." Calvin was dumbfounded as he realized the phone had been hung up. His grogginess faded away with that.

"Calvin, what's wrong? Who called? Belle got up and asked in a drowsy tone. Her cheeks were flushed from her nap." "Calvin reached out to touch her face and said, """Honey, Dad is asking us to go home immediately."""

Go home?

"Belle was startled. Then, she stood up, and got changed in a hurry."

"Calvin, it might be Sophia. We have to hurry, Belle said. For Hudson to rush them back at this time, Belle couldn't think of any other possibility besides Sophia's condition. There was nothing as urgent as that." Her words jotled Calvin. He also got changed in a hurry and headed outside with her.