Chapter 614: Chapter 614

Chapter 614:

Liam’s expression, however, was far from pleased.

His jaw tightened, and his voice carried a sharp edge as he said, “Mom, let’s not talk about blind dates right now. I’ve been nearly ruined by that insufferable woman, Averie!”

Laura’s face immediately darkened, her frustration bubbling to the surface.

“What do you mean, ruined?” she snapped, her tone dripping with disdain.

“Averie? That woman who can’t even give us a son has the audacity to harm you? Not throwing her out of the Gill family was already a show of mercy! And now she dares to stir up trouble? Unbelievable!”

Laura’s resentment for Averie had been simmering for years, fueled by the fact that Averie had failed to bear a male heir. If it weren’t for Liam occasionally reassuring her during her time in the countryside, Laura would have long pushed for him to find another woman who could fulfill that role.

But now, hearing that Averie could have hurt her beloved son? That was the breaking point.

Laura was determined to put Averie in her place, no matter what it took.

A flicker of cunning lit up Liam’s eyes as he prepared to speak, but he was interrupted by the butler bursting through the door.

His face was etched with fear, as though he had just faced an insurmountable foe.

“Mrs.

Gill, Mr. Gill, we have a situation. There are military officials outside insisting that Mrs.

Averie Gill is implicated in a crime, and they require your presence for interrogation…”

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Laura and Liam spun around in unison to confront the intrusion of several soldiers donned in crisp military garb, their faces set in grave lines. The officer in charge gave them a firm nod.

“Mrs.

Gill, Mr. Gill, we must escort you to the military headquarters. Your cooperation is necessary in the investigation of the offenses attributed to Averie Gill.”

Harlee’s promises had calmed his nerves completely. Once they reached the military complex, they were ushered into an isolated room. With the door shut behind them and the room empty, Laura finally found the courage to voice her concerns, her voice shaky with emotion.

“Liam, what on earth did that vile Averie do? How did we get dragged into this mess?”

“She’s accused of betraying our country by disclosing top-secret information!” Liam’s response came through gritted teeth.

“And it’s not just us caught in the crossfire.

Harlee was held for interrogation for days, and only Rhys’ intervention got her out on bail.”

Desperate for a solution, Laura blurted out, “Then get Harlee to help us too.”

Liam fixed a stern gaze on Laura.

“Mom, I need to make this clear. Should you see Harlee, act as if she’s a stranger, understood?”

Laura felt a sting of indignation, prompting Liam to explain his recent dealings with Harlee more thoroughly. Listening to the details, a heavy sadness weighed on Laura, stirred by the realization of their years of coldness toward Harlee. She struggled to claim the Gill family counted as a family for Harlee.

“Our disregard for her was appalling…” Liam’s comment was tinged with sorrow.

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