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Chapter 1408 Discarded
Chapter 1408 Discarded
Grace knocked on Brody's study door. Brody was already angry with Grace for agreeing to let the coroner get involved and notstopping Camille from joining forces with Ayan to control the Armstrong family. With Ayan's people guarding the house these pastfew days, Brody had nowhere to vent his frustrations. So, when he saw Grace, he looked at her with anger.
"What are you doing here? Do you still remember that this is your home? Do you think you can rely on Camille just because yourwings are strong now? Let me tell you, this is just the beginning. Camille might just be using you. Don't forget, your relationship isnot good. She's only cozying up to you because of Armstrong Corp."
Brody's words were filled with anger and displeasure, his face betraying a cold expression. He leaned against his desk, his eyesand face full of disgust and displeasure, as if Grace had desecrated his family's grave.
But Grace was not intimidated by his every move. Instead, she pushed the door completely open, and calmly spoke, "Dad,something's happened. Auntie came with me today to sort out Mom's things. | just received a call. Auntie said Vere has beenkidnapped and the ransom is five million. Dad, | don't have that kind of money. Can you lend it to Auntie?"
Before Grace could finish her sentence, Brody was already standing up from his chair.
He looked at Grace with concern in his eyes and asked, "What did you say? Vere was kidnapped? What nonsense are youtalking about?"
Brody was worried, excited, and uneasy.
But Grace did not respond to his question. Instead, Regina took over. She followed Grace into the study and looked at Brody,speaking softly, "It's true. | just received a call. Look, they even sent me a message. | called Vere's phone, and | heard hisringtone coming from the kidnapper's phone. | called home, and Auntie said Vere went out to buy something. It must be Vere.Hurry and get the money to rescue Vere."
As parents, after their son had been kidnapped, they were naturally extremely worried and anxious.
Even in a situation where they weren't supposed to show concern for each other, they couldn't help but reveal their anxiety andurgency.
Regina even reached out and grabbed Brody's arm, fearing he wouldn't agree, her eyes full of panic and confusion.
Grace's eyes turned colder, not wanting to witness the couple's unruly behavior. She cleared her throat and spoke again, "Dad,you know Auntie's situation. When Mom was around, Mom always helped her. Now that Mom is gone, but Auntie still has aconnection with our family. Auntie even calls you brother-in-law. You should help her, right?"
Regina nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes. Grace is right. Please help me, brother-in-law, please?”Brody was visibly troubled, "| want to help, but | can't come up with that much money right now."Regina's worry deepened, and her eyes showed dissatisfaction as she looked at Brody, somewhat accusingly.
Grace, seizing the opportunity, suggested, "Why don't you sell a portion of Armstrong Corp's shares? You wanted to diluteHorace's power, right? Well, then you should sell some shares to someone to constrain Horace. If they become a nuisance,Horace won't be able to handle it and might eventually sell his shares back to us."
This was what Horace had taught her on their way back last night. She knew that Ayan had given Horace an idea, so what shewas saying now was just the appetizer to that idea. If Brody wavered, then the idea would be halfway to success.
Regina instantly agreed with Grace, nodding her head, "Grace is right. Sell a portion of the company's shares. Just a portion.Nothing else matters now. Vere is the most important. You must save Vere."novelbin
Brody remained silent, his face dark, his eyes only glancing at Grace and Regina with displeasure.Brody remained silent for a long time, leaving Regina desperate.
Grace, trying to further push Brody, said, "Dad, what are you hesitating about? Vere is just a child, well-behaved and a goodstudent. Mom loved him. Even if you don't do it for anything else, do it for Mom's sake. If | had the money, | would help Auntiewithout hesitation.”
Regina went along with Grace's words, "Yes, yes. Listen to Grace. Please help me, brother-in-law."Brody's face showed his distress, "| want to help, but | can't come up with that much money right now.”Regina's worry turned to frustration, and she grabbed Brody's arm tighter, her eyes reflecting her panic and desperation.
This back and forth conversation made Grace suppress a laugh. If they weren't in this situation, they might have torn each otherapart, wouldn't they?
Their relationship didn't seem as friendly as imagined!
Grace hid her smile and looked atRegina, pretending not to understandand asked, "Auntie, wpatgre go")ing toaio? Vel something's off.Is there a misunderstanding betweenyou and dad? Auntie, don't be upset. |will talk to dad and convince him.You can trust me!" Please read theoriginal content at NovelDrama.Org.
Regina's face stiffened. She couldn't hide her embarrassment, especially since Grace's every word felt like a slap to her face.She bit her lip, feeling awkward and unsure of how to respond.
Grace couldn't help but find it a bitamusing. Due to Regina's silence,Grace continued, "Dad, meeehesitatin fgrwennisust a child.‘Devalhaved and bright. Momloved him. Even if it's because ofMom, you should help Auntie andVere. If | had the money, | would helpAuntie without hesitation." Pleaseread the original content atNovelDrama.Org.
Regina, trying to put pressure onBrody, added, "Are you really unwillingto sell some shares to save Vere?a aaMaybe it s just. prank end ArSetumntha mandy you untouched. Just asmall sacrifice from you can ensureVere's safety without any accidents.Is that too much to ask for? If youdon't agree, | can't guarantee | won'tdo something, or say something?"Please read the original content atNovelDrama.Org.
Grace understood Regina's intentions clearly. So, how could Brody not see through it?
Their conversation made Grace find it somewhat amusing. If they weren't here, these two might have completely torn each otherapart!
So, their relationship didn't seem as friendly as it appeared!
Grace contained her laughter and looked calmly at Regina, playing dumb and asked, "Auntie, what are you planning to do? | feelsomething's weird. Is there a misunderstanding between you and dad? Auntie, don't be upset. | will speak to dad and convincehim. You can relax!"