Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1257

On the way back to the estate, neither Emerald nor Brian spoke. The atmosphere in the car was tense and heavy.

When the car stopped at the estate entrance, Emerald didn't even glance at Brian. She opened the door and stepped out without a word.

Brian quickly followed. It wasn't until they reached the door of her study that she finally turned around, visibly annoyed. "Why are you still following me? Go see the family doctor and get your wounds treated."

Brian looked at her with guilt. "Mom, I'm sorry. It was all my fault. I promise I'll listen to you from now on."

Emerald didn't bother to respond. She simply pushed open the door to her study and shut it behind her.

...

Not long after Emerald and Brian left the Bumard estate, a black Maybach pulled up at the entrance.

As the car came to a stop, a maid immediately stepped forward and opened the back door.

Damon got out, and the maid bowed his head slightly. "Mr. Sumner, Mr. Bumard has been waiting for you."

Following the maid, Damon walked through the grand hall and down a long corridor to the door of Ross' study.

pushed the

go in," the maid said,

you," Damon

closed the door and remained

in. He glanced up and smiled. "Come take a look at this painting.

gaze falling on the artwork

was a landscape-not terrible, but clearly the work of an amateur. At best, it

to sell it, you'd be lucky to get five dollars for it,"

set his brush down. "Only you would be this honest with me. If it were anyone else, they'd probably find a way to flatter me-maybe even offer

someone offered that much, they wouldn't be buying the

be buying favor with the

and walked around

personally poured Damon a cup of coffee, then smiled. then smiled. "Emerald here earlier. She agreed

was

in

the

lowered his gaze, unsurprised by the outcome. He had even orchestrated Brian's fight with the