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Chapter 313 Zionâs voice was stern. âYou did what needed to be done. People like them donât deserve mercy.â
Maeve knew it all too well. She had shown leniency once when James tried to kill her. And now, with Sharon and James harming Philip, their actions had made a mockery of her kindness.
Zion held Maeveâs slightly trembling hand, his voice uncharacteristically gentle. âTrust me, everything will be okay.ââ
He was usually aloof and rebellious, so his tendemess surprised Maeve. Despite his reputation as a ruthless figure, she noticed the subtle gentleness in his eyes, masked by a facade of indifference.
Meanwhile, in Brooks Manorâs study room, Larry reported to Sergio, who was sitting at his desk. âItâs confirmed. James took those photos.â
Sergio watched the footage on his computer. It showed James sneaking out of the hotel room after setting Maeve up. There was no doubt about his guilt.
Seeing Sergioâs silence, Larry couldnât help but ask, âMr. Brooks, todayâs incident clearly had nothing to do with you. Why did you take the blame? Wonât it worsen Mrs. Brooksâs opinion of you?â
âItâs better for her to hate me than see me as a stranger,â Sergio replied calmly. âGo to the Scott Manor and find James. Iâll handle him personally,â
Larry hesitated. âMr. Brooks â
For years, Sergio had kept his hands clean, knowing that any scandal could jeopardize his position as the head of the Brooks family.
âMr. Brooks, this isnât something you should do. Let me handle it,â Larry insisted.
Sergioâs cold glare silenced him. âI wonât repeat myself.â
âUnderstood, Mr. Brooks.â
Outside the door, Cecilia overheard the conversation and knocked nervously.
When Larry opened the door and saw her, he frowned. âMs. Hoffman, Mr. Brooks isnât going to see anyone right now.â
âSergio, I have something to tell you,â Cecilia insisted, her voice soft and seemingly innocent. It was a facade that Clara used to fool Sergio. It was no longer the case. He wouldnât make the same mistake again.
âMs. Hoffman, let me warn you. There would only be one Mrs. Brooks. If you donât know your place, I donât mind letting you disappear from this world,â Sergioâs voice was cold Cecilia, however, gathered her courage and stepped inside. âMrs. Brooks Senior has already acknowledged me as the future Mrs. Brooks. This is a fact.
âWith the rumors about you attempting to kidnap and assault Maeve spreading, we need to show a united front, even though youâve been released today. As your future wife, I can help you through this crisis.â
Cecilia was confident her words would sway Sergio. After all, the Brooks familyâs centuryâlong legacy was at stake, and she couldnât believe heâd choose a woman over that.
Yet, Sergioâs response was unexpected. He laughed.
âWhy are you laughing?â she asked, confused. âIâm laughing because... Why would it be you?â
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