Chapter 439
Chapter 439:
He narrowed his eyes, an icy intensity flashing through them.
Rocco’s body stiffened. He knew this wasn’t posturing; Brayden meant every word.
His shoulders trembled as cold sweat soaked into his shirt. After a long, suffocating silence, Rocco finally exhaled deeply. “Just tell me what I need to do to make this right with your family p>
“Delia came back because of an arranged marriage, didn’t she? Then move things along. Marry her off sooner. That way, even if she stirs up trouble afterward, your family can cleanly cut ties,” Brayden said.
Rocco’s eyes brightened instantly, and he nodded again and again. “Of course. I’ll handle it in a way that satisfies you p>
A heavy breath of relief escaped him. As long as Brayden wasn’t aiming at the Campbell Group itself, the company still had a chance to survive. A well-planned marriage alliance could even create new opportunities—perhaps enough to pull the group back from the brink.
Brayden said nothing more. He rose from his seat and left. The moment he was gone, Rocco grabbed his phone and dialed Delia. “Get here immediately p>
When Brayden returned home, the staff told him that Gracie was still asleep.
He moved quietly to the bedroom door and paused, watching her rest in peaceful stillness.
A faint smile crossed his face. He placed a note by the bed, then headed to the study.
Gracie slept longer than she realized. By the time she woke, night had already settled in.
Still groggy, she rubbed her eyes and noticed the note on the nightstand.
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“Come to the study when you wake up p>
She slipped on a jacket and walked toward the study.
Brayden was seated at his desk, focused on his work.
“You called for me?” she asked.
“Yeah. Let’s discuss what comes next,” he said, setting his documents aside. “Given the Campbells’ current financial situation, they can’t afford to pay triple compensation. If consumers don’t get paid, Rocco will likely abandon Delia without hesitation p>
“Aren’t the Campbells considered a powerful family?” Gracie frowned. “How could they not handle that amount p>
“You left the party early that day, so you probably missed it,” Brayden explained. “The Campbell Group is deep in the red. Several projects failed badly, and their cash flow is already stretched thin. Delia returned specifically because of an arranged marriage p>
Gracie dropped into a chair and massaged her temples. “If the Campbell Group won’t cover it, I’ll pay the compensation myself p>
Brayden hadn’t expected that. He laughed softly. “So even a ‘notorious penny-pincher’ can be generous p>
“A penny-pincher?” Gracie laughed and pointed at herself. “Are you serious p>
“Oh? Has my memory failed me?” Brayden teased. “Who was it back then who didn’t mind a little chaos, as long as the returns were worth it p>
Gracie was momentarily speechless. He remembered far too well.
She cleared her throat awkwardly. “I won’t deny it. But these consumers lost money because they trusted me. Even if it’s a huge sum, taking responsibility is the right thing to do p>
“That’s exactly what I thought you’d say,” Brayden replied. “I was still figuring out how to persuade you, but it turns out we’re already on the same page. I’ll cover the consumers’ losses in your name; consider it a late wedding gift p>
A sudden warmth bloomed in Gracie’s chest, spreading to her cheeks and tinting them a soft shade of pink.