Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

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.

“Regardless, we support whatever decision you and Ms. Kinsey make, whether to settle privately or involve the authorities.”

Then, with a look of feigned compassion, she added, “Pauline has worked for our family for over 20 years. If you do want to settle privately, we’ll cover any compensation.”

every bit the picture of righteousness and reason, though Nyla knew the whole thing was her doing.

Nyla could respond, a laugh suddenly broke the

stillness of the living room, all eyes turned toward the

face darkened with anger as he scolded, “Theo! We’re dealing with something

was also Jane’s elder cousin. Lacking her talents for business, he

to stay serious, but I can’t help

cane on the floor, chiding, “If you can’t keep it together, then get out!

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

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at Jane. “Grandpa, the

widened as she glared at him. “Theo, what nonsense are

Theo noticed her hands

scared? Where was that fear

was sick of everyone constantly comparing him to Jane, sick of hearing that he was useless and would never match up to her. If he wanted to take back control of the company, he’d have