From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 36

Laura noticed how stormy Aiken looked and kept her mouth shut. Around him, she just wanted to blend into the background, hoping his temper wouldn’t turn on her.

“Laurinda is definitely doing this on purpose. The way she handed over the shares so easily… I knew something was off. She’s just waiting for the right moment to strike back. Laura, you need to get in touch with your mom, right now. Laurinda can’t be allowed to find her first, or we’re both out of the Austin family for good.”

“I’ve already tried, but I haven’t heard anything. Aiken, can you send someone to my grandma’s place? Maybe my uncle knows where my mom is.”

Laura figured that if they used her uncle as bait, her mom would show up for sure.

Aiken’s eyes lit up. He immediately got on the phone to arrange for someone to go to Laura’s grandmother’s house. He was determined not to let Laurinda get the upper hand.

When they got back to the Austin estate, the first thing they saw was Fabian sitting in the living room, chatting with Baily.

Both Aiken and Laura perked up. For Aiken, Fabian was a connection to the Gates family, and lately, he’d heard the Gates were talking to people from Frostford. Getting on their good side was more important than ever. Laura, meanwhile, saw Fabian as her ticket closer to the Gates too.

“Fabian, what a surprise. I was just telling Laura we should have you over for dinner, but she said you were too busy with tutoring,” Aiken said, settling down next to Baily with his most welcoming smile.

Laura hurried over and looped her arm through Fabian’s, acting sweet and close.

“Fabian, you’re just in time. I’m stuck on a few physics problems… can you help me?”

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