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Chapter 1389: Power
Chapter 1389: Power
The words of the police undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for the uncles, who immediately turned to look at Camille andGrace.
Camille, being distant and not very involved with them, especially since she had left the Armstrong family early on and had astrained relationship with Page, naturally placed all their hopes on Grace.
The group of uncles almost flashed to Grace's side, with the eldest uncle excitedly grabbing her arm when they first laid eyes onher. Horace, standing behind Grace, furrowed his brow instinctively. If it weren't for the present circumstances, which didn't allowfor the public acknowledgement of their relationship, Horace would have surely pulled Grace back behind him.
In normal circumstances, it would have been inappropriate for Horace to be present here, as he didn't have to show up or getinvolved in this matter.
However, his presence here didn't strike anyone as odd, mainly because he was currently the one making decisions forArmstrong Corp. He came here to better understand the affairs of the Armstrong family and Armstrong Corp. so Brody andothers didn't think much about it.
But only Ayan, Camille, and Grace knew that he was here solely for Grace.
His gaze remained fixed on Grace's every move. At this moment, with the eldest uncle tightly grasping her arm, Grace, inahighly emotional state, asked, "Grace, what do you think? You are your mother's daughter. You must consider this from herperspective! Your mother's cause of death hasn't been determined yet. We cannot let this matter go just like that!"
After the eldest uncle spoke, the second uncle concurred.
As for Brody, he immediately spoke before giving Grace a chance to respond, saying, "She's just a junior who lacks experiencein such matters. Her words carry no weight here. | am in charge now."
With that said, Brody turned to the staff member responsible for handling Page's case.
He said, "| am the deceased's husband. Can | see the deceased now? | have decided to cremate her immediately. | don't wantmy wife to suffer like this any longer, even in death."
The staff member then looked to the police officer, as the police were still the authority here.The officer's gaze swept towards Ayan, receiving no indication of speaking up, subconsciously turning to Kian for guidance.Kian, seeing that Ayan made no gesture, allowed the situation to proceed naturally.
With no response from the police, the officer continued as planned. Ignoring Brody's statement, the police didn't say anythingmore to the uncles either, turning to Grace and asking, "Miss Armstrong, what is your decision? Are you siding with your father,Mr. Armstrong, or do you choose to follow your uncles’ suggestion to involve the coroner?"
Instantly, all eyes turned to Grace.
But before Grace could speak, the uncles quickly added, "And Camille, Camille, you too. Are you and your sister standing withyour mother or your father?"
Brody, upon seeing this, exclaimed, "No!!!"
Brody's reaction was intense, mainly due to what Camille had said to him in the study earlier that day. Therefore, he selfishlydidn't want Camille to be involved.
As for Grace, this daughter he somewhat understood. Grace was easier to handle and more amenable to discussion, so he hadno concerns or fears.
Brody's visible resistance to Camille joining the conversation was like winning the lottery for the two uncles.
The uncles had never spoken up for Camille before and barely interacted with her. However, their sudden support now made itseem as if they had struck gold.
The uncles were quick to silence Brody when he tried to argue, asserting, "Why not? She is my sister's daughter, part of theArmstrong family. Don't think that just because my sister is no longer with us, she can be underestimated. She has twodaughters, and these two daughters can decide everything on her behalf."
Looking at Camille, they continued, "Cami, don't believe your father. We know firsthand how he treats you. You can rest assuredthat this matter concerning your mother will be left for you and Grace to decide. We won't listen to anyone else."
Wanting to retort immediately, Brody couldn't help but glance at Ayan, ultimately managing to say only, "Camille is alreadymarried, so the affairs of the Armstrong family no longer concern her."
“What are you saying?”
The uncles inquired.
Grace's voice rang out, "She may not be able to decide, but what about me? I'm not married yet, and | am still my mother'sbeloved daughter. Don't | have the right to decide?"
Although Grace's tone was relatively subdued in the noisy environment, it was still clear for everyone to hear.It was precisely her calm demeanor that made it evident to Camille and the others that Grace had already made a decision.
Grace exuded an air of composure, as if she were telling Brody that she wouldn't change her decision or wavering. She wouldstay firm until the end.
Brody, observing this, narrowed hiseyes as his expression turned coldand detached. He coolly stated,"Grace, precisely because yourmother loved you, we must buyfirst. You! e-beeicavite to so long,anally mother hasn't even seenyou one last time. Grace, don't youfeel any guilt? Do you know whatyour mother went through during thistime? Some things are in the past,and it's a foregone conclusion. | don'twant to dwell on them or interpretthem anymore. But, Grace, | hope youunderstand that your mother is in thisstate because of you. You bear anundeniable responsibility." Pleaseread the original content atNovelDrama.Org.
Brody's words shattered Grace'salready prepared composure. Shehad been in a state Eouitt aado''!intsgspacttiah, shen had been tryingto adjust herself to resolve the matterquickly. Just as she managed to pullherself together, Brody shattered it allwith his words. Please read theoriginal content at NovelDrama.Org.
Grace stood there, speechless, her carefully arranged emotions collapsing. Brody seemed satisfied with this response.
Seeing this, Camille released Ayan'shand, walked over to Grace, gentlypatting her hand before looking atBrody indifferently, ‘Wewwon'tdwelt |yA erree acne Based onnovelbin
thé current situation, | believe itwould be more appropriate to followthe police's suggestion. If you believe| am no longer part of the Armstrongfamily and refuse to let meparticipate in this decision, | have noobjections. But Grace has the right."Please read the original content atNovelDrama.Org.
Camille's words carried a significant threatening undertone that left Brody speechless.