Chapter 1374:
“Your five minutes are up. Leave,” Belinda stated firmly, dismissing her parents.
“Belinda, are you truly refusing to help your father and me?” Holley demanded, her eyes red and swollen.
Belinda’s expression remained unruffled. “Do I need to call security to escort you out?”
Holley’s and Baker’s faces grew even grimmer.
After a tense pause, Baker stepped forward and took Holley’s hand. “Let’s go.”
Though Holley was brimming with reluctance, she had no choice but to follow Baker out.
As they exited the study and descended the stairs, they encountered Faye.
Seeing Holley’s tear-stained face and Baker’s somber expression, Faye couldn’t help but ask, “What happened?”
Holley’s voice trembled with emotion as she wiped her tears, her words heavy with distress. “Miss Sandoval, we’re so grateful for your help today. We have some pressing matters to attend to, so we’ll be going now.”
“Very well,” Faye replied with a nod, restraining her urge to probe further.
Yet, a spark of curiosity flickered within her.
What had caused Holley such distress? The question tugged at her thoughts.
Moments after Holley and Baker had departed, Belinda descended the staircase.
Hearing her approach, Faye turned and moved toward her.
“Belinda, what happened with your parents? Why was your mother crying?”
Belinda’s face remained composed, her eyes steady as she met Faye’s gaze. Rather than responding, she asked, “What brings you here, Faye?”
Faye hesitated, pressing her lips together before explaining, “Here’s the thing—I heard something odd. Uncle Lucas publicly announced that no company should collaborate with the Wright Group. I found it strange. You’re part of the Wright family, and your father leads the Wright Group. Why would Uncle Lucas make such a move? People in our circle are buzzing, wondering if you might have angered him, and he’s targeting your father because of it.”
𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 g𝖺𝖑𝖓𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫶ⅽ𝗈𝗺
With a soft sigh, Faye’s expression shifted to mild frustration. “I tried asking Uncle Lucas, but he brushed me off, telling me to stay out of it. But I’m too curious! And honestly, I’m worried about you, Belinda. That’s why I came here to ask you about it.”
Belinda’s beautiful face revealed no hint of her thoughts, her eyes cast downward.
Her voice was cool as she said, “You should heed your uncle’s advice.” Her words were a clear signal for Faye to drop the matter.
Undeterred, Faye gently tugged at Belinda’s arm, her tone playful yet pleading. “Come on, Belinda, don’t leave me in the dark! I’m genuinely concerned for you. I swear I won’t breathe a word to anyone if you tell me; I’ll keep it under wraps.”
