After Reborn, I Become a Billionaire
Chapter 519 Conspiracy (12) Breakthrough

Chapter 519 Conspiracy (12) Breakthrough

Hannah looked at the thrilled old man with composure.

He seemed to feel useless talking about this, so he stopped. "Alas, it is the matter of the aristocratic families, nothing to do with we ordinary people, and nothing I can do." Hannah pursed her lips, holding back the words.

Then she smiled and said, "I agree. We are just ordinary people. We'd better stay away from these affairs and live our own life."

He made a nod of consent.

Hannah started chitchatting, "It seems that you live alone. Where are your families?"

"Well, my son studied abroad and he just stayed there. Then he got married and had his children. My wife died last year, leaving me alone." He bemoaned.

"Oh, I'm so sorry."

"Never mind. It's all over."

Hannah didn't ask anymore. It was enough. After some small talk, Hannah left with the bottle of soy sauce. She didn't turn around until she saw the old man close the door. Getting back in the car, Hannah said, "Tomorrow, we will come here once again."

"Any replaceings, Mrs Wells?"

"Not sure yet. I'll go into it."

"All right."

The following day, in the morning, Hannah asked one of Theodore's men to buy the best chicken broth in River Town. And she took it to Oscar's residential area in a thermos. After arriving, she poured the broth into a big bowl, pretending it was a neighbour's kindness. She knocked at the old man's door, and he opened it.

He recognized Hannah, "Can I help you, love?"

"Good morning, sir. Remember I borrowed your soy sauce yesterday? I am sending you some broth to thank you."

The old man saw the big bowl of chicken broth in her hands, a bit surprised, "It was just a bottle of soy sauce. It's so nice of you."

"I just cooked much broth, but only my husband and I are home and we cannot finish it. So I am sending you some to have a taste."

He took the big bowl from Hannah, "One moment, I'll pour it into my bowl and give yours back to you."

"You don't need to pour it now, as it might scald you. You can keep my bowl, and I'll pick it up later."

"All right." He nodded.

Hannah left with a smile.

Hannah returned to the car and said to Jimmy, "Next time we come here, you pull out the internet cable of his flat."

Jimmy frowned, but he reconciled to her arrangement.

At 5 pm, Hannah presented at the old man's door again. The way he looked at Hannah was more amiable, "Wait a minute, love. I am fetching your bowl for you."

"All right." Hannah nodded. Standing at the door for a while, she saw him take the bowl out, which was washed clean.

The old man called her when she turned around and was about to leave.

"Excuse me."

Hannah had a smirk. She knew that Jimmy had finished his task.

She turned back, "Yes?"

"There is something wrong with the network in my flat abruptly." He said, "I just called the communication company to come to fix it, but it will take a while. However, I am having a video call with my granddaughter soon, and I'm afraid I couldn't catch it. Could you come in and have a look?"

"All right." Hannah agreed. She took off her shoes and walked into his flat.

Though the old man lived alone, his home was clean and tidy. It seemed that he was a decent man, probably educated. Or how could he afford to send his child abroad ten years ago, especially in River Town, a less developed city?

While looking through the flat, Hannah began to fix the Internet cable.

"What went wrong?" he asked.

"It seems to be the cable. Don't worry. I'll recheck it." Hannah said.

"Thank you. It's so kind of you."

Hannah smiled, "It's okay."

About 10 minutes later, Hannah sent a message to Jimmy, asking him to plug the internet cable into the electronic box. After several minutes, the network was available.

The old man was pleased. He said, "You young people are amazing at dealing with the appliance. The other day there was something wrong with the cable TV line, and Oscar helped me fix it." "Oscar... alas, hard to tell one's inside from the appearance." Hannah said casually.

"I don't believe he committed a crime." He insisted, "It was planted. It was just that his achievements brought about jealousy."

"Better be cautious of what you say, sir. It sounds a little, you know, too blunt."

"What if I'm not? I have the freedom of expression!" He didn't conceal the resentment before Hannah as he took her as an acquaintance after their reciprocated help eased much of his misgiving. "Since he came here from Kensbury City, he has been working assiduously. I met him several times, arriving home after 9 or 10 pm. He always worked late. And he contributed a lot to charity. He donated to a great many primary schools in cities around River Town personally; drove the implementation of basic living allowance; besides, health care in River Town, which was always procrastinated, was implemented several months after his coming. I can't believe such a benevolent man should be accused of corruption. Moreover, I heard that he was from a wealthy family. Why should he embezzle such a skimpy sum at the price of committing a crime?"

The more he said, the more thrilled he got.

Hannah listened without a word. She didn't know Oscar had made these achievements in River Town in education, poverty alleviation, and healthcare.

It struck her that it might be suitable for the locals if Oscar came to power. She tried to resist further thinking for fear of feeling pain.

She said, "Sounds like a nice guy."

"Very nice. It's a pity Oscar was not sophisticated enough to conceal his talent and abilities." He sighed, "Hard to know whom his achievements displeased."

Hannah also sighed but didn't talk much about this. Then they had some small talk, and Hannah turned around to leave.

Just after she stepped out of the door, the old man said abruptly, "Sorry, love, could you help me reconnect the surveillance camera? It doesn't work after the network interruption. I'm too old to figure it out. It was Oscar who used to help me with it."

"You have a surveillance camera? At your home?" Hannah was astonished.

She thought her observation was careful enough since she was afraid of missing any possible clues. She couldn't believe she didn't even notice a surveillance camera.

"Yes, at the door." The old man answered.

There was another surveillance camera at the door!