Chapter 412
Chapter 412:
Gracie lowered her head and focused on her food, appearing completely detached from the discussion unfolding around her.
Kevin cleared his throat softly. “So, how did the meeting between the two turn out p>
“Well…” Erik paused, weighing his words. “They didn’t hit it off. I’ll be looking for another match for Aiden p>
“What a joke. Didn’t hit it off? More like the Holt family didn’t think he measured up,” Valeria sneered. “A bastard fantasizing about marrying into wealth. How delusional p>
Suddenly, Erik slammed his cutlery onto the table. “Can we not even have a proper meal anymore? You’re becoming more unbearable by the day. Aiden finding a suitable match would benefit the entire family, yet all you do is provoke arguments. You’ve completely forgotten decorum p>
Watching the situation spiral, Kevin struck his cane hard against the floor. “If you’re going to argue, take it elsewhere p>
Still seething, Erik shot Gracie a resentful look before finally sitting back down. If it hadn’t been for her, the engagement would have been settled today, and Aiden would never have become the target of Valeria’s ridicule. Yet from start to finish, Gracie remained absorbed in her meal, showing no sign of stepping in or defending herself.
Once she had eaten and drunk her fill, Gracie left the dining room ahead of everyone else.
Theo rose from his seat and walked over to Kevin. “Grandpa, I brought you some new health supplements developed by my company. They’re said to help extend one’s lifespan p>
“Oh? Do they really work that well?” Kevin laughed lightly. “Bring them to my room p>
With the butler’s assistance, he headed toward his room.
Just as Gracie was about to leave the house, someone blocked her path.
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Aiden stood there, his hands clenched tightly at his sides, his face twisted with anger. “Gracie, do you really need to push me into a corner like this? I suggest you stop it. Otherwise…” His eyes darkened. “I don’t mind dragging everyone down with me p>
“Dragging everyone down?” Gracie almost laughed at the absurdity. “You? Someone who thinks a marriage can rescue his future? That door is already shut. After tonight, every wealthy family will know exactly what kind of person you are. If you hadn’t gone after Jessie, I honestly wouldn’t have bothered interfering in your life p>
“If it weren’t for you and Brayden, I wouldn’t have been kicked out of the company!” Aiden’s fists tightened until his knuckles cracked. He advanced toward her step by step. “Now you’re even blocking my last way out. Gracie, tell me—what have I ever done to deserve this from you p>
The moment he finished speaking, his fist came flying toward her.
They were standing too close. She hadn’t expected him to lose control like this. Her body instinctively leaned back, but his furious punch came too fast to fully evade.
A heavy impact rang out, followed by a cry of pain.
Gracie opened her eyes to see a tall figure standing in front of her. His straight posture radiated authority, and even the sight of his back alone was enough to intimidate.
Not far away, Aiden lay sprawled on the ground, clutching his forearm and groaning.
Brayden turned around, his expression grave. “Are you hurt? Did he touch you p>
“No, I’m fine,” Gracie replied, shaking her head. “How did you get here so fast p>