Female Novel
Chapter 1088: Exposure
Chapter 1088: Exposure
Ayan's face immediately darkened, and he said, "Alright, I'll contact Dr. Ellis after I return home tonight
regarding my grandfather's hospitalization. Please prepare in advance. I don't want this news to leak,
and I don't want anyone bothering him."
"I understand," Kian nodded. With Ayan having many documents to handle, Kian left to contact Brody.
Brody's reaction was somewhat agitated, which meant that Preston was completely unaware of Brody's
actions. Brody was genuinely concerned that Ayan might inform Preston, so he personally called Ayan
to emphasize that this should remain a secret. He was willing to do anything if Ayan agreed.
Ayan found Brody's readiness to cooperate amusing. He asked, "Why are you cooperating with
Preston? Given Preston's current status, he can't offer you any significant benefits."
"He's willing to handle the Wesley family for me and ensure they stop bothering me," Brody replied.
"Did he deliver on his promise?"
"Yes, he did. The Wesley family's people have already returned to Chesen City," Brody responded
honestly.
Brody reluctantly cooperated with Ayan, even though he didn't want to. He understood that Ayan held a
powerful leverage over him, and if this secret were to be exposed, all his efforts would be in vain. He
was determined not to allow that to happen. Even if it meant facing public scrutiny, it was not the right
time to reveal everything. He would wait for Preston to remove Horace from the picture before exposing
it all. So, for now, Brody had to be completely honest with Ayan, knowing that Ayan was not someone
to be trifled with.
Ayan just chuckled and said, "So what methods did he use to make the Wesley family people stop
pursuing you and go back to Chesen City?"
Brody admitted, "Ayan, I genuinely don't know that. So I can't answer your question."
"I can overlook this matter since it has no connection to Camille or the Simpson family. I have only one
request: whatever you do, as long as it doesn't involve Camille or the Simpson family, I won't intervene
or meddle."
"I understand your point. Don't worry; I'll keep my word."novelbin
"That's good enough."
With a faint smile, Ayan ended the call.
After throwing his phone away, Brody leaned back in his seat. His expression was cold and apathetic.
He had just returned from Armstrong Corp, experienced intense confrontations, and immediately had to
call Ayan. He felt like a sandwiched middleman, and no one seemed to consider his feelings.
Brody, as the sandwiched middleman, was about to endure much more than this. His obedient attitude
and the lack of any elevated tone in his conversation with Ayan were all for a reason that only Page
knew. Thus, when Page overheard the call and rushed over as soon as Brody finished his
conversation, she immediately confronted him.
Page glared at Brody and interrogated him, "Are you cooperating with Ayan? Are you planning to team
up with him against me?" Page's intense questioning showed no sign of tenderness, and the recent
events had made her appear entirely unfamiliar to Brody.
Brody was already annoyed, and seeing Page like this, he had no interest in answering her. He didn't
even want to say a word to her.
Brody's instinctual response was to get up and leave the living room to go upstairs. However, Page
immediately stepped forward to block him. She said, "Why won't you answer me? Did you agree to
something with Ayan? Are you planning to let Ayan help you deal with me? Let me tell you, Brody, if
you dare to cooperate with Ayan against me, then it's time for us to settle our scores. I'll reveal all the
hidden secrets of the Armstrong family to everyone. Then we'll see who comes out worse, you or the
Armstrong family?"
Page's words transformed Brody's gaze into a sharp and piercing one. He lowered his voice to ensure
the household staff didn't overhear, saying, "Are you out of your mind? Just look at yourself right now.
You're no different from a shrew. Can't you maintain your dignity? Do you think that by revealing the
Armstrong family's secrets, you'll escape responsibility? Let me tell you, you won't. If you expose the
Armstrong family's secrets, you'll bear the brunt of it, and we're all tied together on the same rope. No
one will escape responsibility!"
"I'm not maintaining my dignity? So, you're saying you're rejecting me now? Is that it?"
Page's emotions were running high, and she reached out to grab Brody, questioning him repeatedly.
Despite Brody's attempts to evade her, Page persisted. Ultimately, during their struggle, Page swung
her hand, and her sharp fingertips grazed Brody's cheek, leaving a red mark.
Brody felt the pain, and he furrowed his brows, looking extremely displeased. He scowled at Page and
exclaimed, "Are you insane?"
Brody pushed Page onto a nearby sofa and loomed over her. He spoke with a cold, toneless voice,
"You'd better behave yourself. If you dare expose the Armstrong family's secrets, you won't fare any
better. At that point, it's going to be every man for himself."
Afterward, Brody went upstairs, leaving Page on the couch. She didn't react for quite some time.
It was a while before Page started crying, scolding Brody for his lack of conscience and accusing him
of ingratitude.
The household staff had heard Page's cries and the heated argument between the two. They quickly
tried to approach and help Page, but she was too agitated and pushed them away.
"Get away from me! Don't touch me. Just go away!"
The servants had no choice but to retreat, realizing it wasn't the right time to intervene.
Upon witnessing this scene, one of Preston's informants, who had been bought off, promptly informed
Preston.
Receiving this message, Preston responded mildly, "Thank you for keeping an eye on things for me."
At this moment, Preston was seated in Armstrong Corp's building, occupying Grace's office. Grace's
secretary had remained in place, but Preston wasn't entirely satisfied with her. He had already begun
devising other plans in his mind.
The secretary, at this time, knocked on the door and informed Preston, "Manager Walker, Mr. Burris
wants me to call you for a meeting in the conference room."
"An urgent meeting?"
"No, it's a regular, routine company meeting."
"Why are you telling me this just now, then?"
"I apologize, Manager Walker. It was my mistake."
Preston didn't respond to the secretary's explanation and stood up from his chair. He proceeded to
leave the office. The secretary hurried to accompany him to the meeting room.
Upon reaching the conference room, Armstrong Corp's executives were already present. They had met
just an hour ago, and even though they understood that Horace was in charge of the company now,
they didn't dare defy Brody, the chairman.
Upon seeing Preston's arrival, they nodded in acknowledgment. Preston's gaze finally settled on
Horace, who was seated at the head of the conference room. Preston took a seat directly opposite him,
a position that no one dared to occupy.
Preston's actions startled everyone present. Horace's secretary appeared ready to intervene but
stopped upon a subtle glance from Horace.
Preston raised an eyebrow and inquired, "I'm sitting here. Mr. Burris, you don't mind, do you?"
Horace responded calmly, "A seat is just a seat. What's there to mind?" His expression was aloof,
revealing nothing about his current mood.