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.

you and Ms. Kinsey

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

though Nyla knew the whole thing was her doing. To

Nyla could respond, a laugh

the stillness of the living room, all

as he scolded, “Theo! We’re dealing with something serious here–stop goofing

her talents for business, he had often been compared to her unfavorably and harbored deep resentment because of

serious, but I can’t

the floor, chiding, “If you can’t keep it together, then get out! You’re a

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his grandfather’s anger. He pointed directly at Jane. “Grandpa, the

at him. “Theo, what

noticed her hands clenching