Chapter 790

Chapter 790:

The icy tone from the other end interrupted her. “Enough of this nonsense! Come to the meeting hall at Wall Manor immediately! You have one hour. If I don’t see you…”

“By then—starting tomorrow, you’re out of the Wall family!”

Click. The call ended abruptly.

Briley stood still, clutching the phone, her mind racing.

The meeting hall? Why this sudden summons? And the threat of disownment? What had she done to provoke such a reaction? Could her press conference have infuriated those old guardians?

But she had only spoken to protect the Wall family’s reputation, to defend that despicable Sadie. Were they really so blind?

Resentment surged within her, but it was quickly overshadowed by a deeper fear.

The Wall family elders, especially Jonah, wielded absolute power.

If they decided to cast her out, they could very well do so.

But she had worked too hard to rise to where she was now.

Briley inhaled deeply, steadying her nerves.

She wasn’t the vulnerable person she used to be.

She had saved Sadie, gained fans, and garnered public support.

Even if these stubborn old men were upset, what could they really do to her?

At worst, they would scold her. That had to be all.

Reassured by the thought, her anxiety began to fade.

She straightened her attire, refreshed her lipstick, and regained her composure.

She was intrigued—what were these old-timers planning this time?

With her head held high, Briley confidently walked out of the lounge in her high heels.

Upon entering the meeting hall at Wall Manor, she immediately sensed the oppressive tension.

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The Wall family elders, all clad in somber formal attire, lined the room in stern silence.

At the forefront, Jonah’s expression was stormy.

“Get down on your knees.”

Briley hesitated. She was a rising star now. Being seen kneeling here would be humiliating.

She adopted a distressed expression, her voice soft and pleading.

“Granduncle, I have an injury. The doctor advised against any strenuous activity or putting pressure on the wound. If I kneel and it reopens—and if the reporters outside find out—it could disgrace the entire Wall family.”

Her words caused Jonah’s face to flush with anger. Did she still care about the family’s reputation?

Without another word, he raised his cane—and struck her sharply on the knee.

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