Lahat ng Kabanata ng Jilted Heiress Strikes Back: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

This idea... well, it’s not exactly great.But hey, Pozole Rojo is Pozole Rojo. With the base sauce doing most of the work, you can just toss in whatever random veggies and meat you have. It can’t turn out that bad, right?Maybe it was the weird confidence from this thought, but Raina suddenly felt this strange, mysterious belief that her cooking might actually be okay. She waited for Leif’s response.After a moment of silence, Leif pressed his fingers against his forehead and quietly said, “Alright.”Raina cleared her throat and said, “Okay... so it’s settled then. As for Mr. Cruz...”She spoke while climbing into the car. Leif followed, closing the door behind him and added, “I’ll talk to Rael. If there’s anything he needs, he can just ask.”Raina propped her chin on her hand, thinking seriously for a bit. Then she said, “By the way, do we have any Pozole Rojo’s ingredients at home? Also... you, and Gale—what do you guys like to eat? Otherwise, I might have to hit the supermarket la

More than half an hour later.Rael, leading a group, tracked the location using GPS and arrived at the scene. But when they got there, all they found was the black G-Class, battered almost beyond repair. Blood stains were splattered both inside the car and on the ground—but Cove was nowhere to be found.Clear tire marks showed someone had dragged him away.Rael, always cautious, carefully inspected the scene and then called Leif to give a brief report.“…We still can’t confirm who exactly rescued Cove. Mr. Vexley, should we keep pursuing this?”Leif’s voice was calm but firm: “Keep tracking. Whoever took Cove, we must find them.”Rael frowned. “Is this… for Miss Carrington?”“Is there a problem with that?” Leif asked.Rael hesitated. “Mr. Vexley, don’t you think you’re… maybe a little too good to Miss Carrington?”Too good? More like bending over backward, granting every wish, spoiling her rotten.Leif didn’t want to discuss it. “Dinner tonight at Wexford Lane. Miss Carrington will be

A few minutes later.When a pot of bright red, unidentifiable gunk was set down on the table, Rael jumped back about ten feet, covering his nose with one hand, desperately trying to block out that terrifying, choking smell. He yelled, “Damn it! Are you sure this thing is even edible?!”Leif and Gale both glanced at him at the same time, one tall, one small — but both giving him a sharp, murderous look.Rael: “…”That pot of stuff looked and smelled absolutely horrifying. There was a layer of chili peppers floating on top, and Rael was seriously starting to think even a dog wouldn’t touch this mess.“So… here’s the thing,” Raina began, trying to sound confident. “Pozole Rojo, but with a hotpot twist!” She smiled innocently, hoping they wouldn’t question the unholy fusion bubbling on the table.Rael stared at her like she was a ghost and said, “What do you mean ‘here’s the thing’? You’re telling me this thing—this thing—is actually safe to eat?!”Raina: “Of course! It just looks kinda s

Raina pressed her fingers to her forehead and said, “Yeah, I got it.”Briar said, “I’ve already sent you the auction info. So… see you tomorrow. Good night.”Raina replied, “Yeah, good night.”After hanging up, Raina opened the files Briar sent and went through them one by one. She couldn’t help but be impressed — no wonder this auction was run by the Medica Society. Every single herb here was top quality, rare and priceless. These weren’t just things that could kill or heal bones and flesh, they could literally save a life.Her eyes landed on the last page — the rare Eclipse Vine.In Estravia, there was a grand private mansion.The place was unbelievably luxurious, dripping with wealth — gold pillars, agate decorations, even the floor was laid with white marble, sparkling under the lights.In the courtyard, bathed in moonlight, a tall figure stood silently, eyes fixed on a newly planted patch of fresh vegetable seedlings.The seedlings were just starting to sprout little green shoots

“Lights, lights are on—”Suddenly, someone shouted loudly.Everyone attending this exclusive private auction was wealthy and influential, each with an extraordinary status. But at that shout, they all instinctively looked upward.Sure enough, on the third floor, in front of a private room on the left side, a large gold lantern was hung, glowing brilliantly, its light vivid and mysterious. Behind layers of gold curtains, a tall figure could be faintly seen, lounging lazily in a chair.“Three floors up and the light’s really on. Who could it be?”“Who cares who it is! Anyone with a light up there is no ordinary person. Better not to offend them!”“The lights on the third floor aren’t the same as the ones below — those are called ‘Heavenly Lanterns.’ Not just anyone can light those. Everyone, keep your voices down, stay safe, shh—”“I heard those rooms on the third floor are reserved for the major families. Ever since that person took over, I haven’t seen any lights up there... Could it