As the car pulled away, a light breeze brushed against Catherine, and she suddenly realized she was still wrapped in Jerrold's jacket.

She ran her fingers over the fabric and decided to wash it before returning it to him.

When she got home and opened the door, her mother was sitting on the couch.

"Catherine, who was that man who dropped you off downstairs? And why are you wearing a man's jacket?"

Given their family's strained circumstances, her mother worried deeply about Catherine's choices and how they might be perceived by others.

Catherine shook her head and reassured her. After explaining the situation, her mother finally relaxed.

She helped her mother to bed before sitting down herself, her thoughts still lingering on Richard and the significance of the land.

Meanwhile, inside the Luxury car, silence filled the air.

Assistant Zhang, accustomed to Jerrold's meticulous and authoritative approach, immediately understood the gravity of the request.

"Look into Catherine's past and that uncle of hers, Jerrold ordered. "Yes, sir."

Assistant Zhang knew Jerrold's temperament well. Normally, he wouldn't pry into his employees’ personal lives.

But this time, even Assistant Zhang could tell it might be related to the incident when Jerrold was drugged. It was crucial to uncover the truth.

"Also, make arrangements for her father's side of the family. Ensure everything is taken care of."

"Understood."

The following day, no one brought up the events of the banquet, but Catherine remained preoccupied. During her breaks, she compiled everything she could find about Richard and his late wife.

She also came to understand how much the land meant to him and the kind of buyer he was likely to trust for its development.

Once she had all the information organized, she decided to take action.

On her day off, she headed to the park where Richard often went fishing.

It was said to be a cherished spot where Richard and his late wife shared their first meeting, imbued with sentimental value.

Early in the morning, Catherine arrived at the park entrance with her documents in hand.

But even after waiting until the afternoon, she didn't see Richard.

"Just a Little longer, " she told herself. Though her hopes were fading, she resolved to wait until the very last moment before Leaving.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out not far from where she stood.

“Help! An elderly man has collapsed!"