Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chasing the Unexpected CHAPTER 781

Chasing the Unexpected CHAPTER 781

Chapter 781

Sitting at the center of the living room, Pedro surveyed his family with a hard gaze, finally settling on Jane.

his eyes

This granddaughter of his was typically flawless, whether in business or personal matters. She was the one he’d entrusted with organizing his birthday celebration.

“Jane, you were in charge of the party. Since Pauline pushed Ms. Kinsey, I want you to get to the bottom of it and give Mr. Sumner and Ms. Kinsey a satisfactory answer,” Pedro announced.

Jane took a few steps forward and glanced at Pauline, who was cowering on the floor. She began, “Grandpa, Pauline claims she accidentally bumped into Ms. Kinsey. She denies any outside influence, and there were so many people around today–”

She didn’t get to finish before Damon cut her off icily. “Are you saying that my girlfriend intentionally staged this scene to frame the Wilkies?”

Meeting Damon’s gaze, Jane replied calmly, “Mr. Sumner, that’s not what I meant. I’m only suggesting that this incident might truly have been an accident.

and Ms. Kinsey make, whether to settle privately

of feigned compassion, she added, “Pauline has worked for our family for over 20 years. If you do want to settle privately, we’ll

Nyla knew the whole thing

respond, a laugh suddenly broke

all eyes turned toward the source of

scolded, “Theo!

son, was also Jane’s elder cousin. Lacking her talents for business, he had often been compared to her unfavorably and harbored deep resentment because

but I can’t help myself here,” Theo

his cane on the floor, chiding, “If you can’t keep it

other time, he might have overlooked it, but for Theo to act this way now was an embarrassment to the

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Jane. “Grandpa, the

glared at him. “Theo, what

Theo noticed her hands