The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 582

Brandon didn't utter a word, not even a muscle moved; he just sat in the car, motionless, staring at her.

Marian didn't dare to make another move either, standing rigidly on the spot. After she had been brought to the brink of death by Brandon three times, her fear of him had seeped deep into her bones.

Brandon's presence was merely a reminder that the game was far from over. The wheels of justice ground slow, demanding hard evidence. Criminal law also adhered to the principle of "innocent until proven guilty".

Therefore, with insufficient evidence, her freedom wasn't in jeopardy. But he wasn't law enforcement; he didn't need all that jazz.

Just like he said last night, if she was betting on the cops having no evidence, he was game to fight fire with fire. And she better not even dream of skipping town.

Brandon watched Marian, pale as a ghost and cemented in place, his gaze alone screaming, "Don't even think about running."

He didn't have to say a word; just one look from him sent her already downcast mood into total panic.

Brandon saw the fear in her eyes and didn't bother to waste more time on her. After a cold glance, he drove off.

Marian felt so weak; she couldn't take another step. Time passed, and then the familiar ringtone of her cell phone brought her back to reality.

Fumbling, she dug out her phone and hurriedly answered the call. It was her mom Beverly, on the other end.

As soon as the call connected, Beverly's tearful voice came through from the other side of line, "Marian, I heard you and your dad are in trouble. Your dad's been locked up. What's going on? Wasn't he on a business trip, dealing with the branch office? How did he suddenly get nabbed? What trouble has he gotten himself into?"

Marian wanted to say Dennis was suspected of attempted murder, but overwhelmed by fear and sorrow, she choked up at the sound of her mother's voice and couldn't speak.

Beverly, heartbroken, kept telling her not to cry, until she mentioned having her brother head over to the West district to help her handle things. That was when Marian quickly interjected, "No, don't let him come."

all this alone in a strange place. If your brother goes there, at least you'll have someone to help you out. Plus,

branch office. It's perfect since I'm kinda sick

entirely convinced, "Are

she doubted Marian's capabilities; it was just that Marian had never shown any inclination toward such work. Before joining Star Dempsey Architects

me." Marian said quietly, "With dad in such a mess, it's

then I'll talk to your brother and let

Marian nodded, "Okay."

insisting again, "Just don't

but she didn't think much

a few more bits of advice, Beverly hung up. Marian went home and handed in

her, her personal safety was at risk, and she couldn't stay at the

her resignation on his own and passed it to Brandon, who immediately rejected it and sent back a lawyer's notice of a

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their competitor the Barlow

position to repeatedly steal

company secrets for Dennis,

sacrifice incident at the Zenitha-style resort project, causing irreparable damage to Starlight Group's reputation. Therefore, they were suing Marian

notice turned Marian pale again. Brandon was clearly cutting off any chance she had to

Marian took the risk and left on her own. She didn't return to Star-Dempsey Architects but went to the Barlow Group branch in the West district as soon as she felt better, taking the position of heiress

reported to the company, she organized a senior management meeting and officially took charge of the Barlow Group - something Dennis would have never allowed

assistant Kevin from the branch office entered with

first, and then her face turned cold, "Who told you the company's been bought out? Who signed off on

Kevin