Chapter 292



Kallie immediately shook her head in protest, expressing her desire to spend some time alone.

Kallie reasoned that in the safety of the Nixon family estate, even Bria, known for her malice, wouldn’t dare lay a hand on her.

Kallie was correct in her assumption. However, although Bria wouldn’t dare make a move in such an obvious setting, she certainly had other schemes brewing.

The news of Kallie’s current solitude soon reached Klein.

With a sly smirk, Klein glanced at Bria and declared, “Now’s our moment. It’s time we made our move. I didn’t see this coming. I was wracking my brain for a reasonable excuse.”

Bria, hesitant, voiced her uncertainty, “Klein, are you certain this will work?”

Klein’s expression darkened. “Bria, you need to see the bigger picture. I wouldn’t waste my time if there wasn’t a chance of success. Sure, Kallie is favored by Tyrone and Ewing, but as you’ve pointed out, she’s nothing but a pretender. They’re probably desperate to cling to any semblance of the family lineage. But you’re Tyrone’s granddaughter. Your place is legitimate, and your health concerns are well-known. Find a remote spot, provoke Kallie into an argument, and then feign a collapse. I’ll come to your rescue, and everyone will see Kallie for the menace she is.”

Despite her doubts, Bria resigned herself to the scheme, compelled by Klein’s mounting impatience.

Bria told herself that Klein was by her side, at least. It was a comfort, far better than braving the challenges alone.

Bria rose to her feet, smoothing out the folds of her elegant dress with a flicker of irritation. “I should have known better than to choose this dress. All this effort I put into my outfit, and it feels like it’s all for nothing now.”

Bria faced Klein, their eyes locked. “Klein, you have my trust. Please don’t disappoint me.”

Klein’s smile was weak but reassuring. “I won’t.”

As Kallie stepped out, she inadvertently ran into Trent.

Trent hurried over to her with urgency. “Miss, Mr. Ewing Nixon requests your presence. Could you spare a moment?”

Confusion crossed Kallie’s face, but she nodded in agreement.

Trent escorted Kallie to a room where Ewing awaited with a complex look on his face and a beautifully crafted box at his side.

Ewing gestured toward the box, inviting Kallie to open it.

Kallie shook her head and then pulled out her phone to type a message. “You all have already given me so much. Please, no more gifts. I’m truly grateful. Thank you.”

gαℓ ησ ν𝒆 ℓs․com is your story hub Ewing shook his head, his voice firm. “It’s a gift, indeed, but not from me. It’s from someone who wished to remain anonymous and insisted it be given privately.”

A flutter of anticipation touched Kallie’s heart. “Is it from someone I know?” She typed, her curiosity piqued.

Ewing gave a solemn nod, his gaze intense. “If you’d rather not, there’s no need to open it. I can send it back. But if you choose to, there’s a message I need to pass on.”

Kallie suspected she already knew the sender.

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