Chapter 1088: Exposure

Chapter 1088: Exposure

Ayan's face immediately darkened, and he said, "Alright, I'll contact Dr.

Ellis after I return home tonight regarding my grandfather's

hospitalization. Please prepare in advance. I don't want this news to

leak, and I don't want anyone bothering him."

"I understand,” Kian nodded. With Ayan having many documents to

handle, Kian left to contact Brody.

Brody's reaction was somewhat agitated, which meant that Preston

was completely unaware of Brody's actions. Brody was genuinely

concerned that Ayan might inform Preston, so he personally called

Ayan to emphasize that this should remain a secret. He was willing to

do anything if Ayan agreed.

Ayan found Brody's readiness to cooperate amusing. He asked, "Why

are you cooperating with Preston? Given Preston's current status, he

can't offer you any significant benefits."

"He's willing to handle the Wesley family for me and ensure they stop

bothering me," Brody replied.

"Did he deliver on his promise?"

"Yes, he did. The Wesley family's people have already returned to

Chesen City," Brody responded honestly.

Brody reluctantly cooperated with Ayan, even though he didn't want to.

He understood that Ayan held a powerful leverage over him, and if this

secret were to be exposed, all his efforts would be in vain. He was

determined not to allow that to happen. Even if it meant facing public

scrutiny, it was not the right time to reveal everything. He would wait for

Preston to remove Horace from the picture before exposing it all. So,

for now, Brody had to be completely honest with Ayan, knowing that

Ayan was not someone to be trifled with.

Ayan just chuckled and said, "So what methods did he use to make the

Wesley family people stop pursuing you and go back to Chesen City?"

Brody admitted, "Ayan, I genuinely don't know that. So I can't answer

your question.”

"I can overlook this matter since it has no connection to Camille or the

Simpson family. I have only one request: whatever you do, as long as it

doesn't involve Camille or the Simpson family, I won't intervene or

meddle.”

“I understand your point. Don't worry; I'll keep my word."

"That's good enough.”

With a faint smile, Ayan ended the call.

After throwing his phone away, Brody leaned back in his seat. His

expression was cold and apathetic. He had just returned from

Armstrong Corp, experienced intense confrontations, and immediately

had to call Ayan. He felt like a sandwiched middleman, and no one

seemed to consider his feelings.

Brody, as the sandwiched middleman, was about to endure much more

than this. His obedient attitude and the lack of any elevated tone in his

conversation with Ayan were all for a reason that only Page knew.

Thus, when Page overheard the call and rushed over as soon as Brody

finished his conversation, she immediately confronted him.

Page glared at Brody and interrogated him, "Are you cooperating with

Ayan? Are you planning to team up with him against me?" Page's

intense questioning showed no sign of tenderness, and the recent

events had made her appear entirely unfamiliar to Brody.

Brody was already annoyed, and seeing Page like this, he had no

interest in answering her. He didn't even want to say a word to her.

Brody's instinctual response was to get up and leave the living room to

go upstairs. However, Page immediately stepped forward to block him.

She said, "Why won't you answer me? Did you agree to something with

Ayan? Are you planning to let Ayan help you deal with me? Let me tell

you, Brody, if you dare to cooperate with Ayan against me, then it's time

for us to settle our scores. I'll reveal all the hidden secrets of the

Armstrong family to everyone. Then we'll see who comes out worse,

you or the Armstrong family?"

Page's words transformed Brody's gaze into a sharp and piercing one.

He lowered his voice to ensure the household staff didn't overhear,

saying, "Are you out of your mind? Just look at yourself right now.

You're no different from a shrew. Can't you maintain your dignity? Do

you think that by revealing the Armstrong family's secrets, you'll escape

responsibility? Let me tell you, you won't. If you expose the Armstrong

family's secrets, you'll bear the brunt of it, and we're all tied together on

the same rope. No one will escape responsibility!"

“I'm not maintaining my dignity? So, you're saying you're rejecting me

now? Is that it?"

Page's emotions were running high, and she reached out to grab

Brody, questioning him repeatedly. Despite Brody's attempts to evade

her, Page persisted. Ultimately, during their struggle, Page swung her

hand, and her sharp fingertips grazed Brody's cheek, leaving a red

mark.

Brody felt the pain, and he furrowed his brows, looking extremely

displeased. He scowled at Page and exclaimed, "Are you insane?"

Brody pushed Page onto a nearby sofa and loomed over her. He spoke

with a cold, toneless voice, “You'd better behave yourself. If you dare

expose the Armstrong family's secrets, you won't fare any better. At that

point, it's going to be every man for himself."

Afterward, Brody went upstairs, leaving Page on the couch. She didn't

react for quite some time.

It was a while before Page started crying, scolding Brody for his lack of

conscience and accusing him of ingratitude.

The household staff had heard Page's cries and the heated argument

between the two. They quickly tried to approach and help Page, but

she was too agitated and pushed them away.

"Get away from me! Don't touch me. Just go away!"

The servants had no choice but to retreat, realizing it wasn't the right

time to intervene.

Upon witnessing this scene, one of Preston's informants, who had been

bought off, promptly informed Preston.

Receiving this message, Preston responded mildly, “Thank you for

keeping an eye on things for me."

At this moment, Preston was seated in Armstrong Corp's building,

occupying Grace's office. Grace's secretary had remained in place, but

Preston wasn't entirely satisfied with her. He had already begun

devising other plans in his mind.

The secretary, at this time, knocked on the door and informed Preston,

"Manager Walker, Mr. Burris wants me to call you for a meeting in the

conference room.”

"An urgent meeting?"

“No, it's a regular, routine company meeting."

"Why are you telling me this just now, then?"

"I apologize, Manager Walker. It was my mistake."

Preston didn't respond to the secretary's explanation and stood up from

his chair. He proceeded to leave the office. The secretary hurried to

accompany him to the meeting room.

Upon reaching the conference room, Armstrong Corp's executives were

already present. They had met just an hour ago, and even though they

understood that Horace was in charge of the company now, they didn't

dare defy Brody, the chairman.

Upon seeing Preston's arrival, they nodded in acknowledgment.

Preston's gaze finally settled on Horace, who was seated at the head of

the conference room. Preston took a seat directly opposite him, a

position that no one dared to occupy.

Preston's actions startled everyone present. Horace's secretary

appeared ready to intervene but stopped upon a subtle glance from

Horace.

Preston raised an eyebrow and inquired, "I'm sitting here. Mr. Burris,

you don't mind, do you?"

Horace responded calmly, "A seat is just a seat. What's there to mind?"

His expression was aloof, revealing nothing about his current mood.