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“And…” Liz paused, hesitatingly adding, “I suspect something happened to Richard Lockwood. He’s been missing ever since he left Mysterious Falls from your house, and then vampires appeared in town. I suspect Richard Lockwood might have been killed by one of these vampires…”
The words were left unsaid, but everyone understood the meaning.
Richard Lockwood may have been killed by this mysterious vampire.
Chapter 405 Introducing Elena to Catherine
The matter of Richard Lockwood's 'disappearance' will come to light sooner or later. Although we will certainly not find his body, it does not mean that he will not be ruled dead.
After all, this area is sparsely populated, and many people are presumed dead each year due to disappearances.
If you're lucky, the body might be discovered by chance after some time; if you're unlucky, it might take ten or eight years, or even decades or centuries, for anyone to find the body.
Therefore, it is reasonable to presume someone to be dead after being missing for an extended period of time and unable to be contacted.
Moreover, Richard Lockwood was no ordinary person, and given the 'vampire' incident in the town, it was even more reasonable for him to be presumed dead after his disappearance.
Didn't you see that Liz has already taken a lot of assumptions and made 'predictions' about the outcome?
In short, Richard Lockwood must have left the Sue family's house and been discovered, otherwise Liz's first suspect would have been the Sue family.
Even so, Liz still had some doubts about Sue. Before, she suspected Jessica was behind it, but now that she knew Sue was exceptionally strong and could 'teleport,' it was not impossible that he had killed Richard Lockwood.
However, there is no evidence.
Liz was more inclined to believe that Richard Lockwood was killed by the mysterious vampire who came to Mysterious Falls.
"If Richard Lockwood dies, can you lead the committee?" Sue asked casually.
Liz hesitated for a moment, then shook her head: "Richard Lockwood's wife, Carole, has temporarily taken over the committee's affairs."
Su shrugged: "Come ask me for help again when you have absolute authority in the committee."
"But……"
“Liz, I have no problem with you, but the committee… well, you should understand!”
Even the consultants invited by the committee are not dismissed when they are no longer needed, and then consulted again when they are needed!
Moreover, Mr. Su was not an advisor, and he showed great goodwill and provided great assistance to the committee.
Repaying resentment with virtue, why repay virtue?
Although Richard Lockwood is dead, it doesn't mean that Sue has forgiven the committee, let alone given the committee's current behavior.
Haha, who knows if they'll doubt themselves if something goes wrong, or even come to you when they need something and leave when they don't.
Why would the Su family need to invite trouble? It's just a committee; they originally wanted to join or control it so that it could provide assistance in case of unfamiliar situations in the future.
Now—hehe!
"I understand," Liz replied regretfully. It wasn't that she was ungrateful, nor that she didn't understand the source of Su's anger.
Besides, Liz isn't a true saint. Although she has a sense of responsibility to protect the town, she hasn't gone too far.
In any case, Liz was content that her daughter Caroline was definitely safe.
Protecting the town is the committee's responsibility. When the Su family was willing to help, you let them go. Now, how can you have the face to ask them for help?
Not long after Liz left, Elena, Caroline, and Bonnie also said goodbye and left.
After they left, Su finished her dinner at Vicky's and went upstairs to rest.
Nothing happened that night. The next afternoon, after school, Elena parted ways with Caroline and Bonnie but did not go home. Instead, she went to a remote and deserted place.
"Come pick me up," Elena sent a voice message to Su.
Then, Su teleported there.
"You look beautiful today," Mrs. Su said with a smile.
"Really?" Elena smiled and looked down at her clothes.
To be honest, she was dressed very casually today: tight jeans, a plain white T-shirt, and a black leather vest.
But Elena's own qualities are just too good!
It's often said that clothes make the man, but Elena's looks, figure, and temperament are such that even ordinary styles and outfits can create a unique and beautiful aura.
This might be why The Vampire Diaries is more popular than True Blood—the female lead is beautiful!
Although True Blood is quite explicit, the female lead, Suki, really has nothing to compare with Elena except for her gap teeth!
Speaking of which, Su Qi even refused my invitation, haha... I've already ruined the whole "True Love is Blood" storyline. If nothing unexpected happens, Su Qi will probably have to stay a waitress forever.
If she asks me for help again in the future, I can give her another chance. After all, Lanai Island is so big, and it needs quite a few servants every day.
Doesn't it matter where you work as a waiter?
Holding Elena in his arms, Su teleported her to their agreed-upon destination for the day.
That is, the Stefan family!
· ····Requesting flowers·· ······
"call out--"
With a whooshing sound, Sue and Elena arrived at Stefan's house.
Just as Su was about to knock on the door, she found it was not closed. She gently pushed it open, and the two of them went inside.
There was no one in the entryway or living room. Su sensed this slightly, then said with a pursed mouth, "Stephen and his nephew Zack are not here."
"Should we come back at a different time?" Elena asked.
Mrs. Su shook her head: "They're not here, but someone is."
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure came down the stairs.
Damon watched Sue and Elena warily, secretly wary of their coming to his home.
"Where are Stefan and Zack?" Su asked casually, seemingly oblivious to Damon's guard.
... ........ ...
"I'm out. What... what are you doing here?" Damon said to himself before Su could respond, "I've rescued the guy you asked me to save. You'll tell me the answer I want to know, right?"
Sue had already sensed the vampire; he was being held captive in a cell in the basement by Damon.
Yes, there are prison cells here.
In the TV series, Stefan and Zach once locked Damon in the basement, intending to turn him into a 'mummy' so he wouldn't harm people outside.
Once these vampires stop drinking vampires, they turn into mummies and enter a deep sleep.
Unfortunately, they ultimately failed, and Zac was killed by Damon as a result.
Well, Damon is indeed ruthless; he doesn't care about the life or death of others except for those he cares about.
"call out--"
Su disappeared, then reappeared with a whoosh.
With this disappearance and reappearance, the vampire imprisoned in the basement had already been sent back to the alternate dimension by the Su family.
“Catherine is indeed still alive!” Sue told Damon the answer as promised.
Damon already knew the answer, but Sue's affirmation still relieved him.
Catherine is Damon's only remaining hope, and he wouldn't mind paying the price even if it's just for peace of mind.
“Take us to see Catherine’s picture. Stefan’s room should have one, right?”
Sue brought Elena here today to learn about Catherine.
What could Damon say? He could only turn and lead the way.
Chapter 406 Damon Gets Slapped by Elena
In Stefan's room, Elena stared in shock at Catherine's photograph!
Although it is an old black and white photograph, and although the people in the photo are dressed in clothing that is quite characteristic of the era, the people in the photo do look very much like me.
No, you could even say they're exactly the same!
If Elena hadn't known of Catherine's existence, she would have definitely been tempted to recall when she had ever taken photos in this style.
"Katherine Pierce arrived in Mysterious Falls in 1864, claiming to be from Atlanta. Stefan and Damon were essentially transformed by her. You know the process of vampire transformation. Damon's experience was more tragic because Stefan was forced to drink blood because he didn't want to be alone, thus becoming a vampire."
Sue put her arm around Elena and glanced at Damon standing at the door.
To be fair, Damon really had a tough time.
Although both brothers were entangled with Catherine, Catherine 387 was in love with Stefan, and Stefan was essentially hypnotized and controlled by Catherine.
Damon, on the other hand, was conscious, acted voluntarily, and deeply loved Catherine.
Unfortunately, Catherine didn't love him.
Afterwards, Stefan became a vegetarian vampire and lived his own quiet life, while Damon collapsed and fell into despair.
And for all these years, Damon has been working hard to save Catherine.
This comparison reveals a principle.
Simps never end well, and backup options never become the main partner!
Catherine, a woman skilled in manipulation and seduction, could easily outmaneuver Damon!
Damon frowned and asked, "How do you know all this?"
Knowing when Catherine went to Mystic Falls is acceptable, but knowing that Stefan forced him to become a vampire is a bit exaggerated.
Speaking of which, why has Damon been causing trouble for Stefan all these years?
It's mainly for revenge!
After all, it was Stefan who forced him to become a vampire, and then he accepted the vampire identity, but Stefan played the good guy and became a vegetarian. Anyone in Damon's shoes would not have let it go.
"The committee, or rather the founding family, discovered her and the other vampires, captured them, and prepared to burn them at the stake in the church. However, Catherine had a witch maid named Emily, who protected the vampires in the church from being burned."