Chapter 349
Chapter 349:
“But p>
“I offered her a way out,” Brayden said, his voice turning even colder. “She chose to waste it.” He didn’t hesitate as he added, “If your history with her clouds your judgment, Charlie will take over from here p>
“I know what to do,” Clive murmured.
Soon enough, the study door eased open, and Clive emerged with a shadowed, conflicted look in his eyes.
He offered Gracie a brief, strained nod before heading down the hall in heavy silence.
Her brows drew together as she watched him disappear. What on earth had put that touch of resentment in his eyes?
Brayden’s low voice carried from inside. “Gracie p>
She crossed the threshold, setting her phone on the desk with deliberate calm. “Yousef forwarded another video. Turns out Bernie and Theo crossed paths long ago. I’m starting to think this whole gathering at the resort villa was orchestrated by Theo himself p>
“Then what exactly is he trying to lure us into with that invitation?” Brayden leaned back, propping his chin with one hand as a faint, sardonic smile crossed his lips. “He actually thinks a clumsy setup like that could fool me p>
Gracie shook her head, her voice steadying with conviction. “You’re not who he’s after. His real target is the Holt family p>
“Eaton?” Brayden’s brows pinched together. “But he and Theo were supposed to be close p>
A quiet breath left Gracie as she met his eyes. “In the previous life, Jessie died trying to save me—killed by Theo himself. Not long after, her entire family collapsed. I don’t believe it was a coincidence. I think the destruction of the Holt family was tied to him from the start. And Bernie… he’s the bait Theo planted to drag the Holt family in p>
Brayden’s confusion deepened, a shadow flickering across his expression. “Then what’s the endgame? Why go through all this p>
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Theo’s methods had always been precise and merciless, yet every move he made served a distinct purpose.
What profit could he possibly gain from destroying the Holts?
Gracie eased into the chair across from Brayden, her voice steady but edged with urgency. “Can you get Bernie prosecuted as quickly as possible p>
In her previous life, she had gone to her grave never uncovering what truly led to the Holt family’s collapse. If she didn’t eliminate the rot at its source now, the same disaster might come for them again.
Brayden inclined his head, his gaze firm. “All right. I’ll make sure it happens. In less than three days, he’ll be prosecuted—count on it p>
A quiet, almost relieved smile tugged at Gracie’s mouth.
He had never once broken a promise.
She lifted her eyes to his. “You knew Lia was taken to the station this whole time, didn’t you? Why didn’t you confront me about it p>
Gracie held his gaze, unblinking.