Chapter 712

Briony was completely thrown off.

Beatrice's boldness was honestly overwhelming-Briony could barely process it and could only turn helplessly to Maynard.

Maynard rubbed his brow, trying to keep his composure as he addressed Beatrice. "Grandma, please, let's not rush. Things between us are a little... complicated. If you push like this, it'll put Bryn in an impossible position."

"Complicated?" Beatrice gave Maynard a sharp look. "Don't tell me... You two have already eloped and gotten married behind our backs?"

Maynard fell silent.

So did Briony.

Stewart, standing nearby, finally lost his patience.

"Bryn." He stepped forward, ignoring everyone else in the room, his gaze fixed on

Briony, eyes dark and intent. "Can we talk? Just the two of us."

Briony looked at him coolly. "Mr. Wentworth, I'm afraid I don't have time to entertain you right now."

Afra exchanged glances, their

had already done their homework on

Stewart. Even though their marriage had never been made public, it wasn't difficult for the Maynards to dig

she and Stewart had two children together. The Maynards were a little disappointed, sure, but they

resources-they certainly didn't mind welcoming two more kids into the

now also the vice president of Neonova Corporation, and son-in-law to the powerful Cooper family. With his status, it wasn't as if his children

Lori could be officially recognized as family, they wouldn't mind at all if Briony

expected that after making all these preparations and coming

atmosphere grew strangely

Stewart and offered a polite smile. "Mr. Wentworth, did you come to see the kids? You're a bit early-school doesn't

to Maynard, his face darkening. "Taking advantage while others are down-does that

your own house in order and it drags me, Bryn, and our newborn into this mess,

family exchanged uncertain

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