Chapter 375
Chapter 375:
This time, she ended the call without a second thought. A text message flashed across her screen a heartbeat later.
“So you’re really turning your back on your own sister? Things get good for you and you just forget where you came from? Too good for us now? Is that how it is p>
Alan’s name glared back at Gracie.
Letting the tension ease out, she drew in a breath and let it out slowly. She had zero desire to involve herself in the Sullivan family’s mess, but as the thought settled, she realized she might be able to turn this situation with Ellie into something useful.
With her thoughts settling, her hand moved to her phone, and she dialed Jane’s number.
On the second ring, the call went through.
“Got a minute to grab coffee? I think I might have a way to help p>
Jane rushed into the café, scanning the room until she spotted Gracie waiting by the window.
Sliding into the chair across from her, she leaned forward, tension tightening her voice. “Did you really agree to help Ellie? If you can bring my daughter back to me, I’ll agree to anything you ask p>
Gracie lifted her gaze, her tone steady. “Are you absolutely certain about that p>
Pure desperation flashed across Jane’s face as she nodded again and again. “I’m certain! You want your mother’s belongings, don’t you? I can get you into the safe, but the password? Neither your father nor I have any idea what it is. We haven’t gone through those things in all these years! But if the Sullivan Group is what you’re after, you should abandon that thought p>
A slow, icy smile curved at Gracie’s lips. “Why? If I did want the company, you wouldn’t be willing to hand it over, would you p>
She let out a light, sharply edged laugh as she went on. “You claim you love Ellie more than anything, yet when her life is actually on the line, you can’t part with a company. If you can’t give up the company, then go search for her yourselves. Didn’t I already give you a perfectly clear proposal p>
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She leaned forward swiftly. “Track down a certain basement, and you might discover where she is p>
Under the weight of terror, Jane’s complexion blanched in an instant. “What? Are you saying Ellie’s disappearance… was Theo behind it p>
Gracie lifted her cup and took a measured sip, her tone flat. “I didn’t say a word. I simply offered a little direction. What you choose to do has nothing to do with me p>
Realizing exactly what Gracie was implying, Jane stiffened as the truth settled in her bones. Whatever flashed through her mind drained the last trace of color from her skin, leaving her utterly colorless.
She pushed back her chair in a sharp, scraping motion. “I need to speak to Alan now! There’s no time to lose p>
Gracie let her voice drift out, unhurried. “You haven’t even heard what I really came to say p>
The words stopped Jane mid-stride, and she turned with a baffled look tightening her features.
Gracie straightened, her gaze turning cool and deliberate. “If you can’t find her—or you’re too scared to search—I might be able to help. But I want every one of my mother’s belongings returned to me. That’s my only condition p>
Jane’s mouth opened, then closed again before she gave a rigid nod. “I’ll reach out to you p>
She then strode out without a single glance back.
Gracie lingered long enough to finish her coffee, savoring the last warm sip before sliding her purse over her shoulder.
Her phone buzzed the moment she stood, and the caller ID made her sigh softly as she picked up.
Yousef’s familiar warmth threaded through his voice on the line. “Gracie, you were incredible today p>
A quiet laugh slipped from her as she replied, “You seem to know everything the second it happens. Are you free right now? I need to go over something with you. Let’s meet p>