Chapter 1305:
She knew exactly what kind of man Brook was, and she wasnât about to indulge his act.
âI married Kellan, not the Lloyd family.â
The smile on Brookâs face vanished instantly. His eyes darkened as he turned to Kellan, his expression filled with barely concealed irritation.
âThe Charisma Company is still rather small. Do you truly believe you can handle such a massive order on your own?â
His words were laced with veiled threats. Brook wanted to use the Lloyd Groupâs shares as leverage. It was a way to entangle the company with the Dibya Group, ensuring the Lloyd familyâs continued dominance in Ontdale.
But Kellan didnât so much as flinch. He simply glanced down at his watch, his face impassive, as if he were waiting for something.
âThe time is almost up.â
Kellanâs voice was calmâtoo calmâlaced with an edge of quiet cruelty.
âBrook, Iâd suggest you go home and prepare to return everything that belongs to me.â
âWhat are you talking about?â Brookâs brow furrowed.
A flicker of unease crossed his face as he heard what Kellan had said. Something felt off, though he couldnât quite place what. Still, he refused to back down. He knew Kellanâs weakness. He had always used it to his advantage.
âHave you forgotten? Your motherâs shares are in my hands. Or have you simply decided you donât want them anymore?â
Kellan remained as composed as ever.
âThatâs exactly why I said itâs time for you to return them.â
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Brookâs unease deepened at the icy look in Kellanâs eyes.
Before he could dwell on it further, his phone rang. The sharp, urgent ringtone sliced through the air like an omen of disaster.
âWhat is it?â Brook snatched it up, irritation evident in his voice.
âSpeak quickly!â
âMr. Lloyd, somethingâs wrongâterribly wrong! The company is under investigation!â The panicked voice of his assistant trembled through the receiver. âThe police just arrived. Theyâre asking to speak with you about the situation.â
Brookâs face went pale in an instant. A wave of realization crashed over him. It was Kellan who reported him. It had to be.
But there was no time to dwell on it now. The police were already questioning him over the phone. His face darkened.
He dropped his voice, gritting his teeth. âSomeone must be deliberately framing me. I have no knowledge of any of this, but I will cooperate fully.â
He ended the call, his hand tightening around his cane before snapping his glare toward Kellan. âKellan! Why are the police calling me? What did you tell them?â
Kellan watched him expressionlessly.
âYouâll know soon enough.â
Brookâs ominous premonition deepened. As the phone rang, the assistant spoke with extreme urgency.
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