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The statement stunned everyone present.

Andrew’s expression darkened. “Everyone here is family. What exactly are you implying, Asher? Are you suggesting that one of our own leaked information to outsiders to harm you?”

Lady Blackwood also spoke up: “Indeed, Asher. You specifically instructed us not to contact the police before you left. Even if I’m getting on a bit, I’m hardly senile. We didn’t call the police, and we certainly wouldn’t leak information that could endanger your life to outsiders.”

Randolph added: “I can absolutely guarantee that neither Victoria nor I leaked any information. Thalia was still in their hands–leaking information could have cost both your lives. We absolutely wouldn’t take such a risk. Even when Lucy disappeared shortly after you left, we remembered your strict instructions not to involve the police.”

Catherine strongly disagreed with Asher’s accusation. “There must be some misunderstanding here.”

Grace interjected: “That’s right, brother. This must be a misunderstanding. Perhaps one of Thalia’s friends or colleagues accidentally let something slip, and someone with ill intentions overheard and deliberately called the police to sabotage you.”

Before Asher could respond, Thalia suddenly laughed.

Her lips twisted into a cold smile, her eyes like frozen daggers. “Grace, the person who called the police was Drake Ashcroft. You leaked the information to him, didn’t you?”

ked

Grace’s face paled. “Thalia, what on earth are you saying? How could I possibly—”

A sharp, resounding slap interrupted her.

Grace hadn’t finished speaking before Thalia struck her across the face.

The slap was so swift and forceful that Randolph and the Blackwood family were momentarily stunned, clearly caught off guard.

Grace clutched her cheek, her eyes brimming with tears. “Thalia, I know you’ve never liked me, but you can’t just accuse me without evidence…”

any

As she spoke, Grace turned toward Lady Blackwood. “Grandmother, please, you must stand up for me.”

Lady Blackwood’s expression darkened instantly. “Thalia Winters, how dare you slap Grace in front of all of us! You have absolutely no breeding! Is this how your parents raised you? Resorting to violence at the slightest provocation–some cultured heiress you are! You’re nothing but a common shrew!”

was his adopted daughter, a member of the Blackwood family. For Thalia to slap her

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was disapproving: “Thalia, you’ve gone too far. If

need for violence…”

calm down…” Catherine urged.

was to step forward and shield Thalia,

Grace was no match for Thalia in

moved

Grace’s heart, causing her face to pale even

he heard Lady Blackwood insulting his daughter. Abandoning

a shrew? How bloody dare you! If Thalia is a shrew, what does that make your Grace? At that party, she slandered Thalia, and you immediately took her side without investigating, humiliating my daughter. When Thalia found video evidence, you all refused to watch it. Have you forgotten? Is this how you’ve raised your granddaughter? Judging by her behaviour,

rising. “Furthermore, Thalia was kidnapped because of her connection to your family. Now Lucy has been taken to Russia by your illegitimate grandson, her fate unknown. If your adopted daughter leaked information, I’d want to kill her myself!

a trembling finger at Randolph. “You’re completely lawless! Threatening to kill Grace in broad daylight–have you no respect for the law? I should

police?” Randolph laughed coldly. “Go ahead! Let them

her breathing laboured as

lady’s medication!” Andrew shouted to

rushed to

spoke

I’d also like to know who leaked the information, why

fixed Grace with a cold stare. “You–stay right where you are and wait

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“Brother, you don’t believe me….. This concerned your life–how could I

of our house! You’re not welcome in the Blackwood home….” Lady Blackwood glared at Randolph, her eyes blazing

frigid. “Grandmother, that’s

his tone was commanding

tone with her, Lady Blackwood felt

not bloody

returned Lady Blackwood’s glare with equal intensity. “Call the

family here. Let’s all calm down a

Don’t make me laugh. Your kind of family is deadly–getting involved with you lot is life–threatening!”

sighed, turning to Lady Blackwood with a helpless expression. “Mother, please don’t get upset. Don’t trigger your heart condition.

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