From Trash to Treasure: The Sinclair Family's Beloved Genius

Chapter 98: Chapter 98: The Flaw

Landon Sinclair spoke with his grandfather for quite a while before convincing him not to come over.

He simply urged Landon Sinclair to take good care of Chloe Sinclair.

Jasper Shaw sat on the sofa, his gaze never leaving Chloe Sinclair.

After hanging up, Landon Sinclair noticed something was off about Jasper Shaw’s gaze and instinctively used his body to block the man’s line of sight.

Then, he looked down at Jasper Shaw. "The Sinclair family will remember Mr. Shaw’s kindness. If you ever need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask."

After speaking, he feigned a glance at a non-existent watch on his wrist and said expressionlessly, "It’s getting very late. Mr. Shaw, perhaps it’s time for you to leave."

A smile touched Jasper Shaw’s lips. His deep gaze locked onto Landon Sinclair. His expression was gentle, yet it made Landon feel like prey being stalked by a predator.

Despite Landon Sinclair’s imposing aura, he still felt a little flustered under Jasper Shaw’s stare.

Just as he was about to lose his composure, Jasper Shaw suddenly moved, rising from the sofa. "I’ll be leaving then."

Landon Sinclair’s expression didn’t change, but he said, "I’ll see you out."

His tone was exceedingly cheerful.

Jasper Shaw paused, his voice cool. "No need."

With that, he left the hospital room without a backward glance.

「The next day」

Outside, gentle sunlight filtered through the white curtains, casting mottled patterns of light onto the cream-colored bedsheets. freewebnσvel.cøm

"Ugh—"

Chloe Sinclair suddenly felt a tightness in her throat, and her whole body felt extremely uncomfortable.

Then, she slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was the white ceiling, and the air was filled with the faint scent of disinfectant.

Her mind went blank for a few seconds. Then, she patted her head and struggled to sit up in bed.

"CREAK—"

Just then, the door to the hospital room was suddenly pushed open.

Chloe Sinclair looked toward the sound and saw three men standing at the door.

She froze for a moment, then called out, "Dad, Eldest Brother, Second Brother."

Landon Sinclair reacted the fastest. The moment he saw Chloe Sinclair was awake, he immediately walked toward the hospital bed.

He touched Chloe Sinclair’s forehead and, finding no sign of a fever, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mrs. Logan made you some grain congee today. Give it a try."

Hearing this, Chloe Sinclair looked down at the watery grain congee. Her expression darkened, and she said nothing.

"What’s wrong?"

Landon Sinclair noticed something was amiss and thought Chloe Sinclair was feeling unwell.

At this, Mr. Sinclair and Ethan Sinclair immediately grew tense.

"It’s not that." Chloe Sinclair sighed. "I don’t like thin congee."

Landon Sinclair was even more puzzled. "Didn’t you use to like it?"

’Why doesn’t she like it anymore?’

"Nina Sinclair likes it, I don’t." Chloe Sinclair looked up, a trace of stubbornness in her eyes. "Anyway, I’m not drinking it."

Seeing Chloe Sinclair throw a small fit for the first time, the three men weren’t angry; instead, they found it rather novel.

But they soon fell into deep thought.

Mrs. Logan had been with their family for nearly twenty years. Logically, she should know everyone’s tastes like the back of her hand.

’Why hadn’t Mrs. Logan noticed that Chloe doesn’t like thin congee?’

"Chloe, have some water to soothe your throat first. I’ll go buy you some congee."

This time, Chloe Sinclair obediently agreed. "Thank you, Second Brother."

Seeing his little sister being so well-behaved, Landon Sinclair’s heart softened. Thinking of last night’s events, he promised, "The police have already started their investigation. I will definitely find the people behind this." freewёbnoνel.com

"Mm."

Chloe Sinclair suddenly asked, "Why were those people trying to kill you, Second Brother?"