Chapter 373

In the blink of an eye, he snapped back to reality, shifting his focus to the surveillance screens before him. That evening, Dahlia had set up a meeting with Wesley at the Grand Hotel, and she was bringing Sandy along to meet him. Wesley didn't need to think twice when he heard Sandy would be there; he agreed on the spot. However, Brooks was holed up in his mansion, where guards were stationed everywhere, and he was busy plotting his escape.

"Brooks..."

"Evelyn..."

Both turned their heads at almost the exact moment. They were so close, their noses practically brushed against each other, their breaths mingling in the tight space. Evelyn suddenly realized just how near they were, and a warm flush spread behind her ears. She instinctively leaned back, creating some space.

In just a few moments, she collected herself, looked up to meet Brooks' deep-set eyes, and said, "Brooks, remember when John was the only one who knew Dahlia deliberately caused Charlie's death? He was a threat, and Dahlia was ruthless enough to make sure he was silenced for good, just to save her own skin. Grandma wanted justice for Charlie, but Dahlia was always one step ahead."

"That woman will do anything to protect herself. Now that she knows Wesley has something over her, she won't just let that slide."

thought back to two years ago, right after her first suicide attempt during a relapse. Brooks had told her that villains don't just commit

for his phone and called the

Wesley go," he

At the Hotel

entrance. Dahlia stepped out

in, his eyes cautiously finding Sandy, worried she might push him away. Dahlia noticed and quickly prompted Sandy, "Say hi

but her mom had insisted that if she followed the plan, Charles would remain

responded with a heartfelt, "Yes!" reaching out for a hug.

time," Dahlia said, keeping her cool in front of Wesley and trying to ease

nodded, realizing he'd been a bit too eager. For Sandy to go from pushing him away to actually calling him Daddy

out on this present, spending quite a bit at the mall. But

Still, remembering

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