Chapter 701


    Dahlia was going over some documents while drinking coffee. Suddenly, her office door was pushed


    open. Florence and Julie rushed in energetically, their expressions filled with happiness.


    “Mom? Didn’t you go back to Swinton already? Why are you back so soon?” Dahlia was confused.


    “Dahlia, tell me truthfully, have you been chosen as the next matriarch?” Florence asked with a sense


    of urgency.


    “How did you find out?” Dahlia was surprised.


    “Hahaha… It is real!” Florence was extremely excited. “Last night, your grandfather told me you were


    going to be the matriarch of the Nicholsons. I didn’t believe him at first, but I can’t believe you’vee


    this far! This is amazing news!”


    “Congrattions on your achievement, Dahlia! From now on, you are the queen of the aristocrats!”


    Julie ttered. While she was jealous and unyielding toward Dahlia in the past, it has now been


    reced with ttery.


    The Glenstead Nicholsons were the most wealthy and influential aristocratic family, and Dahlia’s


    sudden rise to wealth and power was something most could only dream of.


    “I don’t think you should call me that. I’m still learning. It’ll take a long time for me to truly be able to


    lead the Nicholsons.” Dahlia had a clear head. Although the Nicholson matriarch title sounded good,


    she considered it merely a facade. She still required Regulus‘ guidance and support to seed.


    “No need to be humble, Dahlia. The patriarch already chose you as his sessor, and that is enough


    proof of your skills. Sooner orter, the Nicholson family will be yours!” Florence looked proud, taking


    pride in her role in raising an exceptional daughter.


    “That’s right! Next time, we will be able to enjoy these fortunes with you!” Julie said with a grin. Since


    Dahlia had be the matriarch of a wealthy family, their entire family would also bask in the glory.


    “Dahlia, it has only been a few days since west met, yet you’ve be the matriarch.


    Congrattions.” At that moment, Dustin walked into the office, and the smiles on everyone’s faces


    disappeared instantly.


    “Rhys! Why are you here?” Florence’s expression darkened, and her gaze was hostile.


    “Hmph! Did you find out Dahlia is now of a different status and came here on purpose to suck up to


    her?” Julie looked at him in disdain. Only a vile person woulde and curry favor right after they


    heard the news!


    “I said I would catch James‘ murderer in five days. I’m here to fulfill my promise.” Dustin gestured as he


    spoke. Soon, Nelson and a few more people dragged a bloody Hank into the office.


    “He’s the murderer!” Dustin grabbed Hank by his hair and lifted his head.


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    “Mr. Hoffman?” Dahlia frowned when she saw him.


    “Hmph! Enough with the tricks! Do you think you’ll be able to clear yourself of guilt just by capturing a


    random person? Dream on!” Florence’s expression was filled with hatred.


    “That’s right! Who knows if you’ve found a scapegoat? Julie chimed in.


    “Hank, why don’t you tell them what happened?” Dustin shot him a cold nce.


    “Hoffman! If you tell the truth, the worst you’ll face is around ten years in jail. If you lie, don’t me me


    for being merciless!” Nelson red at him fiercely.


    “I’ll talk, I’ll talk…” Hank eyed his surroundings and freed himself when nobody noticed. He threw


    himself at Dahlia’s feet and cried out. “Ms. Nicholson, save me! I beg you. Please save me!


    “It’s Dustin! Dustin is framing me! He asked me to take the me. When I refused, he beat me up and


    tortured me! Look at my hands. He cut them off! I didn’t do anything, Ms. Nicholson! I know nothing


    about what happened! Dustin did it; he killed your brother. He is the real murderer!”


    Dahlia and the others‘ expressions darkened as he spoke.