Chapter 257



Reluctantly, the bodyguards and the nurse stepped away, leaving the two alone in a tense standoff.

The bodyguards didn’t go too far away, watching Bria and Kallie intently. They wanted to make sure Bria didn’t hurt Kallie.

As soon as everyone else left, Bria’s demeanor changed drastically. Her sweet smile turned into a mean look.

Glancing around, Bria snorted. “Since you returned, Ewing barely paid me any attention. Guess how he will react if he finds out you’re not his cousin at all?”

Kallie raised an eyebrow and started typing on her phone. “What are you trying to say? Are you threatening me?”

Bria smirked. “Come on. Don’t play dumb with me. You tricked Ewing and Tyrone into believing you’re the one they have been looking for just to get out of my grip, didn’t you? Tyrone often gets confused due to his senior age, and he has mistaken others for his long-missed granddaughter multiple times. Ewing’s concerns and respect for Tyrone made him fall for Tyrone’s claim without much thought. You must have seen through all these, therefore, you lured Tyrone into the misconception, following which you swiftly earned Ewing’s trust. I finally get why you offered to make the birthday present for me then. You’re so scheming!”

Kallie almost laughed out loud at the absurdity of Bria’s groundless accusations.

After some thought, it hit Kallie that Bria wasn’t close by when Ewing stepped in and negotiated with her. Therefore, Bria had no idea Ewing was the one who wanted her to stay even if they might not be related by blood, a decision driven by his concerns for Tyrone since Tyrone firmly believed she was his long-lost granddaughter.

Given Bria’s ignorance of Ewing’s proposal, she assumed Kallie had succeeded in manipulating the situation to her advantage.

Precisely speaking, part of Bria’s accusation was correct. Kallie had inquired about Tyrone’s hobbies and thus tailored the birthday gift to his likeness.

Bria was no fool, though her speculation took the wrong direction.

Bria took Kallie’s silence as a yes, feeling she finally spotted Kallie’s weakness, which she intended to use in her favor.

Her eyes gleaming with a hint of threat, Bria grabbed Kallie’s arm tightly and hissed, “If I were you, I wouldn’t have the guts to stay here. I can’t believe how shameless you are. After you have the baby, you should leave right away. Or else, I’ll show you what trouble really is.”

Kallie withdrew her hand from Bria’s grip and gave Bria a cold look. She started typing her reply. “Don’t worry. I’ll be leaving soon.”

Kallie never planned to stay long, no matter whether she was part of the Nixon family.

Bria’s spirits were lifted, assuming Kallie gave in to her threat. She snorted and walked away, feeling like a winner.

Their conversation was privy only to them, oblivious to those bodyguards not far away.

Hearing the report from his subordinate, Ewing frowned.

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