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.

for gifts for Nyla and the

before, Valarie seemed distracted, lost in her thoughts the

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

shopping, Valarie drove

ride

finally turned to him. "Stefan, thanks for

and you seem off. If you ever want to talk about it, I'm always here

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

Drive safe," Stefan

of the car, Valarie drove

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

know. I'll

Brandon

mockery. "Well, well, aren't you busy? What made you suddenly free to

frowned. "Do you really think stirring up online drama will

sharply. "If you're not planning to visit, why bother calling

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

"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