Chapter 250: The Funeral and the Mysterious Visitors
Hilbert went to the local police, medical institutions, and his father's friends. He wanted to use every means available to uncover the cause of his father's death.
It was driven by an intense sense of guilt. His rebellion had not stemmed from an oppressive home, much less abuse. On the contrary, having received a good education, Hilbert had always been fully aware of his parents' love for him.
His mother's care, his father's weighty expectations-and in truth, his parents had often respected his wishes.
Hilbert simply did not want to end up like his father, trapped in one place tending the family business. He feared that his father had already planned out his future for him. He needed a life of his own, an exciting life, and longed for extraordinary experiences.
He vaguely remembered coming home after graduating from university, wanting to travel the world. He had originally expected an argument with his father. He had prepared heated words, ready to challenge the family's rigid ways.
But after listening to Hilbert's impassioned speech, that imposing figure who favored rather classical attire had said only one thing.
"Son, I respect your choice, because I once wished my own father would respect mine. When you get tired of being out there, come back and take over this family mess!"
Those words held both respect and trust.
Looking back now, that had turned out to be his last face-to-face conversation with his father.
Hilbert was no twisted person, yet at that moment, he desperately wished his father had died for some other reason. It was not only because the Charkus family had no history of heart disease, but also because, if it truly had not been a natural death, he could avenge his father.
He