Chapter 214

Chapter 214:

At the Russell family estate, Valeria fixed her gaze on Cathie seated across from her and said, her tone edged with impatience, “You said there’d be a solution today. It’s been three hours since I got here p>

“Why the rush?” Cathie delicately sipped her coffee. “It’s better to do things right than to do them fast p>

Just then, Gifford walked in from outside.

“Mom, the item you ordered has arrived.” Gifford set a vial on the table. “This stuff isn’t easy to come by. There aren’t many old-timers left who still know how to make it. But tell me, what do you need it for p>

His expression turned odd. None of Cathie’s five sons was married. So what could Cathie possibly need that for?

Cathie took the vial and, a pleased smile curving her lips, pressed it into Valeria’s hands. “Take it. Find some way to slip this into their meals. It will bring about the result you want p>

“That’s it?” Valeria’s tone carried a note of disbelief. “You’re sure about this? You still haven’t told me what this thing is for! What if it ends up harming Brayden and Gracie p>

A radiant smile blossomed across Cathie’s face. She said with a teasing lilt, “How could that possibly be? It’s perfectly safe and harmless. Who knows, you’ll have a grandchild sooner than you think p>

Valeria’s eyes instantly sparkled with light.

Cathie continued, her gaze sharp yet teasing. “Weren’t you the one fretting they were only pretending to be in love? Once a child comes into the scene, half the distance between them will melt away p>

Valeria no longer hesitated. She lifted the vial and rose to her feet. “If this works, I shall come bearing a grand gift to express my gratitude p>

With that, she hurried out.

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Gifford’s expression was one of perplexity. “Mom, is this really meant for Brayden p>

“Who else would it be? I can’t watch my friend being distressed daily. Besides, I’ve always taken a liking to Gracie. If it turns out she’s carrying Brayden’s child, it would be a happy outcome,” Cathie said, her tone earnest.

Gifford’s expression shifted, a flush of frustration spreading across it. “Mom, you’ve really put me in a tight position p>

“How? Is there something you know that you aren’t telling me p>

“Those two… they’re not even…” Gifford cut himself off abruptly and turned, striding toward the door.

If Valeria drugged Brayden and Gracie, and Brayden bore a grudge against the Russell family because of it, the consequences would far outweigh any gain.

But no sooner had he taken a couple of steps than he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

“What does it matter? It’s Mrs. Stanley’s doing, not our problem,” Gifford said to himself. “Perhaps this opportunity will help him take a closer look at what lies within his heart p>

Meanwhile, just as Gracie finished work, a message from Valeria lit up her phone. “Drop by my place when you’re home p>

Gracie tucked her phone away, started the car, and drove back to the Stanley family estate.

She made her way straight to the house where Valeria stayed. The moment she stepped in, her eyes fell upon Brayden, already seated on the sofa.