Chapter 7 Chapter 7 I Don't Have a Future

Peyton's tone was calm when she talked about NolanIt was like Peyton had gotten over him.

But Alwyn wasn't fooledWhen one really loved someone, it took a lot to get over the personAlwyn understood that Peyton was actingShe would only lick her wound when she was alone.

Alwyn didn't ask Peyton any more questionsHe changed the subject. "I know that you haven't paid Kason's hospital billsAs your friend, I can helpYou can pay me back in the future."

Alwyn knew it was difficult for Peyton to raise so much moneyHe offered to help more than onceBut Peyton turned Alwyn down every time.

Peyton's answer was the same this time. "No, thank you."

"Peyton, think about Kason's healthWould you rather accept that jerk's insult than my kindness? I don't need anything from youI simply want to helpI'm not as rich as NolanBut my family is well offThe sum you need is nothing to meDon't worry about it."

Peyton cupped the glass with both her hands and slowly turned to Alwyn

Her face was so pale that anyone would feel sorry for her.

"Alwyn, I know you're a good friendBut ... I don't have a future anymore."

Peyton couldn't return Alwyn's feelings or money.

The intravenous drip bottle was about to be emptyPeyton pulled out the needle roughlyShe didn't use a cotton swab to press on the back of her handBlood dripped down rapidly.

Peyton didn't spare it a glanceShe stood up and grabbed her coat. "Alwyn, you can stop worrying about itNolan will give me 1.6 million dollars as soon as we settle the divorce papers tomorrowMy dad had surgery yesterdayI need to see him."

Peyton was stubbornShe was a genius, but she gave up her study and got marriedNobody knew why.

Alwyn's university teacher always mourned for the loss of a good student when they had dinners.

Peyton seemed to know Alwyn was about to offer a rideShe waved her phone and said, "The cab I called is here."

Alwyn had lost all excuses.

Peyton put on her coat

When Peyton grabbed the door handle, Alwyn spoke up again, "Peyton, have you ever regretted giving up everything to marry Nolan?"

Regret?

Peyton started thinkingNolan destroyed the Schmitt familyThe news hit Kason so hard that he had a car accident and ended up in a hospitalPeyton had lost her dear baby.

Peyton thought she should feel regretBut when she closed her eyes, she saw the man who saved her from the cruise trip in the stormThe white-shirt young man who she met once in school.

Peyton kept her tears at bay and said, "No."

The door closed with a clickAlwyn stared after Peyton with numerous thoughts in his head.

Kason was still in ICU when Peyton arrived at his hospitalPeyton had to watch Kason through the glassPeyton had many questionsBut they all turned into a lump in her throat.

As far as Peyton remembered, Kason was a gentlemanKason and Peyton's mother, Colette Stuart, never even raised their voices to each other before the divorce.

Kason didn't get married again after Colette left

He had spent all his free time with Peyton.

Peyton noticed that Nolan kept on bringing Kason upShe deduced that Kason was Nolan's target.

When Peyton was with Nolan, Nolan mentioned that he had a missing sisterNolan's sister was lost when she was littleNolan's mom became mentally ill due to grief and had been living abroad since.

Peyton wondered what the connection between Nolan's missing sister and Kason was.

Peyton decided she could start digging from the people around KasonPeyton went to the houses of their family's driver and housekeeper, though it was still early morning.

Both men had worked for Kason for nearly their whole livesBut they had disappearedOne had a strange car accident, and one had left the country.

Kason was the only one who could answer PeytonBut he was in a comaPeyton ran around like a headless chicken until sunrise.

There were too many coincidencesPeyton was certain someone was behind this.

The employees of the Schmitt family were a dead end

Peyton was cleverShe immediately changed her target to Jayson and Lucian, who were Nolan's driver and assistant.

Peyton glanced at her watchIt was 7 a.mShe estimated that Jayson and Lucian were on their way to pick up NolanPeyton dialed Lucian's cell.

Luckily, Lucian picked up after a few ringsHis tone was as polite as ever. "Hello, MrsDalton."

Peyton hadn't heard anyone call her that for a long timeShe ignored the sorrow and said, "Lucian, I'm on my way to divorce NolanWould you give me a ride?"

Lucian didn't answerLike Nolan, the Bryant brothers preferred to stick to their schedules.

Peyton added hurriedly, "Don't get me wrongI'm not trying to do anythingIf there's an accident, it may delay the divorceI don't want thatI need money for my dad's hospital billsSo..."

Peyton was on good terms with the Bryant brothersShe was nice to themSo, it didn't take much to convince Lucian. "Where are you, MrsDalton? I'll come over immediately."

Peyton told Lucian the closest place

The place was on the road to Seaview VillaHelena lived in Seaview Villa.

Although Peyton was reluctant to admit it, she knew Nolan had been caught spending nights in Seaview Villa by reportersPeyton was certain Nolan had been living in Seaview Villa during their separation.

"I'm sorry, MrsDaltonWe're almost at Midpeak RoadYou may need to wait about 20 minutes."

"OK." Peyton was surprised by Lucian's answer.

Midpeak Road was near the Dalton's mansionDid it mean Nolan hadn't moved in with Helena?

Peyton dismissed the thought soon as that wasn't her concern anymore.

Jayson drove fastBefore long, Lucian had arrived and opened the car door for PeytonHe still treated Peyton with the same humble attitude. "I apologize for keeping you waiting, MrsDalton."

Peyton nodded and said, "I didn't wait long."

Lacking Lucian's sense of composure, Jayson greeted Peyton gleefully, "MrsDalton, it's coldYou should sleep inIt's too early now."

Lucian shot Jayson a warning look

Jayson shut up immediatelyAfter getting inside the car, Peyton showed her sorrow and let it sink inShe waited for a while before speaking, "I always thought Nolan left me for HelenaBut now I think it isn't just because of herYou've been working for Nolan for a long timeI assume you know about his sister."

The car stopped with a squeak.

Jayson lifted his hands off the steering wheel and waved frantically. "MrsDalton, where did you get that idea?"

Lucian replied calmly, "MrsDalton, you should know that we never meddle with MrDalton's businessWe don't know what you're talking aboutEven if we did, we wouldn't dare to talk to youPlease understand."

Peyton buried her face in her hands, yet tears slipped out from the gaps of her fingers. "I know I'm putting you in a quandaryBut I'm desperateMy dad is still in a coma after the surgeryThe Schmitt family is in ruinsEvery clue is a dead endI'm being tortured day and nightI merely want to know why and get it over with."

"Mrs

Dalton, MrDalton's sister is a taboo for himWe don't know much."

Lucian noticed that Peyton tried to beg them againHe jotted down an address and said, "MrsDalton, I thank you for your past kindnessBut this is all I can do."