Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1325

Valarie pulled out her phone and saw a message from a friend.

[Valarie, you need to check the trending topics online! Jayden just exposed Brandon to the media for being ungrateful to his lifesaver.]

She pressed her lips together, her thoughts momentarily frozen.

After a brief hesitation, she searched for the news.

A journalist had posted an accusation against Brandon, claiming he had neglected Michelle, the woman who had been injured while saving him. Since her hospitalization, he hadn't visited her once.

The comments were scathing, condemning Brandon as a heartless capitalist with no sense of gratitude.

Across the table, Stefan noticed Valarie's sudden pallor. "Veevee, is something wrong? You look really pale."

His voice pulled her from her thoughts. She quickly placed her phone face down

on the table, forcing a smile. "It's nothing, just some news I saw."

Stefan didn't press her further, though his gaze lingered on her phone.

Their food arrived soon after.

went shopping for gifts for

before, Valarie seemed distracted, lost in her

it. If she didn't want to talk, no amount of questioning would

finished shopping, Valarie drove Stefan back

ride was

Valarie finally turned to him. "Stefan,

Stefan replied. "But I noticed you haven't been yourself since lunch. You barely ate, and you seem off. If you ever want to talk

paused before nodding with a small smile. "Okay, I'll keep

too. Drive safe,"

of the car, Valarie drove

Group CEO's office, knocking hastily before speaking. "Mr. Sumner, Mr. Gilmour just publicly accused you of being@ngrateful. He's saying you haven't

expression remained cold. "I know. I'll handle it. You can

Brandon

voice came through, laced with mockery. "Well, well, aren't you busy? What

"Do you really think stirring up online drama will make me give in and

to visit,

to tell you-stop wasting your time. I'm not going to see Michelle," Brandon

voice grew furious. "Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? If it weren't for you, Michelle wouldn't have gotten hurt! She's been in the hospital