Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Forsaken 301

Chapter 301

Griffin looked at Ashton warily. “Ashton, be honest with me. Is someone from the Wade family involved in

this

Even though Griffin’s eyesight was failing, his mind and reflexes were still sharp. From Ashton’s behavior alone, he had already suspected that someone from the Wade family might be involved.

Ashton didn’t answer directly. He smiled, shook his head, and said, “Grandpa, you’re at an age where you shouldn’t trouble yourself with these things. Just stay home, rest, and take care of your health.”

Seeing that Griffin was about to press the issue, Ashton changed the subject. “Did you forget that you asked me about the wedding banquet? Briar is right here. You should ask her how she wants to plan it and where she’d like to have it.”

Upon hearing that, Griffin slapped his thigh. That’s right! If you hadn’t reminded me, I would have completely forgotten. Briar, this little rascal secretly tricked you into getting a marriage license behind my back, so I never got the chance to give you the present I’ve prepared.”

With that, Griffin quickly stood up and hurried away. The butler immediately followed with his cane, worried Griffin might stumble and hurt himself.

A moment later, Griffin came back holding two large envelopes. “Come, Briar. I’ve spoiled Ashton rotten. He didn’t even tell me about something as big as getting married. You had no family with you when you registered, and I feel terrible about that. Here, take these.”

As he spoke, Griffin pressed two large envelopes into Briar’s hands. Briar held the two thick envelopes, a little stunned. “Mr. Wade, you’re too kind. These are too valuable…”

Briar could guess that the envelopes contained cash, not checks. ‘How much money would it take to make these two large envelopes bulge like this?”

But before Briar could refuse, Ashton took the envelopes for her. “My grandfather gave them to you, so you should accept them.”

Briar finally smiled and thanked Griffin, “Thank you, Mr. Wade.”

his eyes crinkling as he watched Briar graciously slip the two large envelopes into her pocket. The situation in the courtyard was, for a moment, enviably warm

the Jennings family.” Suddenly, a sharp, piercing voice rang from outside the courtyard, followed by a man and two women

Wade family: Justin, his sharp–tongued wife Henriette, and their stupid, lame daughter, Emily. They swaggered into the courtyard, pushing

with a smile as he approached Griffin. He acted as if he hadn’t heard the harsh

parents into the courtyard, Emily politely greeted Griffin and Ashton but pointedly ignored Briar, who was also sitting there. With her parents to back her up, she wasn’t afraid of

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trouble.

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her? This is my grandpa’s mansion, and an outsider like her must show respect to the Griffin

wouldn’t dare cause a scene in front of Griffin, Emily lifted her chin, practically looking

Emily’s provocation. She slowly drew her

anyone. I might be a little rusty.” Briar pulled a gun from her pocket. It was small and exquisite, looked perfectly natural in her grasp, and

face was chillingly cold as he said. “You’ll get the hang of it after

gracefully toward Emily, who was leaning on a cane and supported by. With her eyes slightly narrowed and her voice calm and steady, she said,

she swiftly raised the gun in her hand and

dare you? Stop it!” Henriette was both furious and terrified. No matter how mean and vicious she usually was, her conflicts were just

even when they were at odds with someone, their conflicts were usually limited to verbal attacks. Physical altercations were rare. Besides, what kind of socialite would pull out a

to the floor. Her voice trembled as she asked,

looked down and sipped his tea as if

you just

you speak of is my wife. She’s the one in charge, the one even I listen

trembling Emily on the floor. “I’ve recently been learning to control my temper. How about