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Pei Xiang's mind was spinning and turning, thinking about how to properly answer Aldrich's question.

But Aldrich did not wait for Pei Xiang's answer, but continued:

"Mr. Paddington has never revealed the name of his sweetheart in front of me and Lester, so I acquiesced that this is an intimate relationship that is not suitable for public at present. Coincidentally, a certain woman I love in my heart also has a secret engagement , after I learned the truth, I curbed the pace of pursuit.

"However, until the love is completely dissipated, I can't stand by and watch the injustice of the person in my heart. Mr. Paddington, if I notice... her fiancé is having a good time outside, I will probably call someone Tell the other party some facts and truth, so that she will not be deceived and hurt."

Pei Xiang thought, thanks to the fact that she is not drinking coffee now, otherwise she would definitely be choking.

——How to respond to Aldrich?

——Solemnly promise that you will stay away from all chaotic places in the future?

—Of course not!Paddington's career has just started, and it is a critical time when it is necessary to deal with many parties and accumulate contacts.

Under Aldrich's substantive gaze, Pei Xiang carefully imitated the thoughts of a certain type of scumbag and defended himself:

"It's just a joke, I have a sense of proportion. And, how do ladies understand the pressure of men outside? They are delicate flowers that are protected, and their lives are full of sunshine and dew. And we gentlemen drive away the darkness and pressure for them." Storm, you should treat yourself once in a while, as long as you don't cross the line. As for telling the other party the whole truth, I don't think it is necessary. Because doing so will not only increase the troubles of the lovers, but will do nothing. Woolen cloth?"

"You really think so?" Aldrich's tone became completely cold.

"Then, what does Mr. Deville think?" Pei Xiang asked rhetorically.

Aldridge didn't want to preach, but at this moment he really felt that Paddington on the opposite side was very confused.

"Treasure family and marriage, this is a matter of course. Since she is willing to bear the pressure and secretly engage with you, it shows that you have a deep relationship and the same mind. Now that you have found the treasure in your life, why bother with unworthy people and things?" A waste of time and effort?"

"People and things that are not worth it?"

Pei Xiang hummed and muttered with a smile, and then looked at Aldrich with a little more fatigue.

"Mr. de Vere, due to my humble background, if I want to make a career, I will inevitably have to have various entertainments. Mrs. Betty and Mrs. Dura's are famous recreational places, and many celebrities in this London city have set foot. Go through their beauties. If I want to get some useful information and integrate into some xenophobic cliques, I will inevitably have to sing and sing in those luxurious places."

Aldridge was silent for a moment.

He has a prominent background, so he can avoid many unnecessary entertainments in the process of fighting.But Brown Paddington is a self-made man with a weak background. If he wants to become a master, he does need to sacrifice a lot of things.

He thought of the property that Brown Paddington had donated to the Dashwood mother and daughter, and felt that it really couldn't be done according to his own standards.

"So, what's your bottom line? Is this lifestyle a temporary thing, or is it always going to be like this?"

"Bottom line? Oh, of course it is to maintain my innocence." Pei Xiang raised his eyebrows and teased himself.

Then, she said firmly: "Mr. Deville, I haven't fallen completely, and all your worries are unnecessary. Moreover, this kind of life is indeed temporary. When I have laid the foundation of my network, there is no need to be like this Frequent visits to certain places."

Aldrich still frowned: "Not everyone needs to do this. If necessary, I can introduce you to some contacts."

Pei Xiang's eyes suddenly showed surprise, she leaned forward, leaned close to Aldrich and stared at his facial features carefully.

"Mr. Deville, these performances of yours make me have to suspect that the girl you secretly admire in your heart is exactly the one in my heart. Otherwise, with your cold personality, why bother to tell me so much gossip?"

Aldrich pursed his lips, but did not deny Pei Xiang's guess.

Seeing this, Pei Xiang's heart trembled slightly.

Aldrich noticed that the other party's face changed slightly, and his expression was tangled, thinking that it was because he suddenly discovered that the two were rivals in love.

Therefore, the black-haired colonel diverted from the discussion about his sweetheart, and asked the question he wanted to ask at the beginning:

"Now, Mr. Paddington, you already know my thoughts and attitude, do you still want to help me continue to investigate the murderer's hiding place?"

"Mr. Deville," Pei Xiang cleared his throat unnaturally, and said slowly, "Of course I will work with you to find the real culprit who killed the red-browed Locke, oh, no, to be precise, you want to To catch Rhodes. Of course, according to our guess just now, Rhodes is very likely to be the one who killed the red-browed Locke, so our current goals are the same."

Aldrich grimaced and hummed.

Pei Xiang turned the diverted topic back:

"However, after we have dealt with this matter, how will you further deal with the relationship between me, you and her?"

Aldrich looked sideways at the night outside the window, settled his ups and downs, and then said in a deep voice:

"If you really just obtained some necessary information in that place as you promised just now, I can reluctantly accept it, but I absolutely don't support it. But if I find that you have broken the bottom line, I will inform her immediately, even if... I will become a nasty person who brings bad news, and bear the vile reputation of sowing discord, and I will also expose your true colors, and then wait for her to choose again."

Pei Xiang raised his eyebrows slightly, and suddenly felt that Aldrich in front of him was even more handsome.

However, in order to play Brown Paddington well, Pei Xiang had to put a trace of mockery on the corner of his mouth, and sighed with a half-smile:

"Choice? Do you think she'll break up with me because of it?"

"She is a proud person. She once disliked Lester for similar reasons. In all fairness, Mr. Paddington, your qualifications are not as good as Lester's. If you can't keep yourself clean, what is there for her to favor?"

"Well, it sounds as if you knew her better than I did, but I don't agree with you, Mr. Deville, dogmatically. My girl seems to me a gentle lady with a lot of emotion. Even if she will blame me and question me, as long as I sincerely kneel at her feet and apologize, confess my heart, and state my last resort, I will definitely get her forgiveness."

Aldrich said in a deep voice: "If she softens her heart and forgives you, I won't meddle in other people's business anymore, and I will take back all my thoughts."

"And what if she doesn't forgive me?"

Pei Xiang felt very curious, and quickly assumed:

"If, um, I separated from her and broke off the engagement peacefully, would you pursue her? Given that there is already a difference in status between you, and she is a lady who has broken off the engagement..."

"It wasn't her fault!"

The black-haired man interrupted Pei Xiang unhappily:

"If she breaks her engagement with you because of this, I will pursue her, and I will not despise her because of this matter. On the contrary, if she can cut through the mess quickly and look down on you, I believe that my admiration for her will deeper than it is now."

These words caused the opposite Mr. Painter to show a strange expression. He looked Aldrich up and down, as if he was admiring the strange work.

"Hey, my friend, although I feel a little annoyed and entangled after learning that you are my rival in love, but out of a gentleman's demeanor, I have to remind you of certain facts."

"What fact?"

"If she becomes jealous and mad because of my occasional dewy marriage outside, and even chooses to make a clean break, she will only be more demanding of you. Colonel Deville, how can you appreciate such a jealous and arrogant woman? This is not for yourself. Looking for trouble?"

Aldridge sneered: "That won't bother Mr. Paddington."

The issue of the sweetheart has been discussed here for the time being, and both of them have a deeper understanding of each other.

——One person has increased a little favor, while the other person has more disgust in his eyes.

When Pei Xiang followed Aldrich to examine the corpse, she quietly frowned behind the black-haired man.

She thought, if this person was not just talking, he would be a good choice.

——The point is, this wide shoulders, thin waist, narrow hips and long legs are really attractive.

When he arrived at the place, Pei Xiang quickly put away his wandering thoughts and began to concentrate on doing things.

"What did you find?" Aldrich noticed that Pei Xiang had been playing with Flora's belongings.

"This," Pei Xiang took out the perfume in Flora's handbag with gloves on, "this perfume has helped us further narrow down the scope. I had five suspects before, but now I only have two left."

"Is this perfume special?"

"Perfume is not special, what is special is the perfume bottle, which I asked someone to design and manufacture before, to please Mrs. Betty."

"You only gave it to Mrs. Betty? Didn't you say... there are two suspects?"

"Yes, there is another Mrs. Dora. However, I will definitely not give the exact same thing to Mrs. Betty and Mrs. Dora. It is not a favor but an enemy. Hey, everyone knows the two Women are enemies."

"Then why do you say that Madam Durra also has this kind of perfume bottle?"

"Because of jealousy and comparison. Mrs. Dura and Mrs. Betty have been staring at each other. She must have everything the other party has. I understand their character, so I often send some delicate things to them. From one side. Then, my little workshop will soon receive another order, and there will be no haggling."

Aldrich's expression was a bit indescribable.

Pei Xiang searched through Flora's belongings again, carefully studied some gold ornaments and her handkerchief for a while, and after confirming that there were no more discoveries, he called Aldrich and left the mortuary together.

"Let's go to Mrs. Betty now." Pei Xiang suggested.

Aldrich naturally had no objection, he gestured to his subordinate not far behind him, and the other party left quickly.

After a while, the subordinate who left hurried over with two tickets:

"Lady Betty is at the Court Brunei Theater tonight, using Baron Defoe's box."

"Baron Defoe is here?"

"Yes, he has been with Mrs. Betty."

Pei Xiang smiled leisurely: "It's just right, I haven't played cards with Baron Defoe for a while, so I will make an appointment with him in the box tonight, and then go to the Bartley Card Club to have fun all night."