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Chapter 313

Zion’s voice was stern. “You did what needed to be done. People like them don’t deserve mercy.”

Maeve knew it all too well. She had shown leniency once when James tried to kill her. And now, with Sharon and James harming Philip, their actions had made a mockery of her kindness.

Zion held Maeve’s slightly trembling hand, his voice uncharacteristically gentle. “Trust me, everything will be okay.“”

He was usually aloof and rebellious, so his tendemess surprised Maeve. Despite his reputation as a ruthless figure, she noticed the subtle gentleness in his eyes, masked by a facade of indifference.

Meanwhile, in Brooks Manor’s study room, Larry reported to Sergio, who was sitting at his desk. “It’s confirmed. James took those photos.”

Sergio watched the footage on his computer. It showed James sneaking out of the hotel room after setting Maeve up. There was no doubt about his guilt.

Brooks, today’s incident clearly had nothing to do with you. Why did you take the

replied calmly.

“Mr. Brooks

years, Sergio had kept his hands clean, knowing that any scandal could jeopardize his position

should do. Let me handle it,” Larry

glare silenced him. “I won’t repeat

“Understood, Mr. Brooks.”

the

door and saw her, he frowned. “Ms. Hoffman, Mr. Brooks isn’t

to tell you,” Cecilia insisted, her voice soft and seemingly innocent. It was a facade that Clara used to fool Sergio. It was no longer the case. He wouldn’t make

warn you. There would only be one Mrs. Brooks. If you don’t know

Brooks Senior has

a fact.

a united front, even though you’ve been released today.

words would sway Sergio. After all, the Brooks family’s century–long legacy was at stake, and she couldn’t believe he’d choose a woman over that.

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