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pter 314 Sergioâs voice carried a hint of mockery. âAt least a dozen women in Seathburn are vying to be Mrs. Brooks. The Hoffman family isnât even on the radar. What makes you think you can help me?â
âL Cecilia had never expected Sergio to ridicule her so openly. Her face flushed with embarrassment.
Indeed, compared to the cityâs elite families, the Hoffmans were considered insignificant. What made her think she stood a chance?
Sergio, seeing her embarrassed state, spoke coldly, âGet out. I wonât repeat myself.â
Biting her lip, Cecilia finally fled the study room.
âMr. Brooks, was it necessary to be so harsh with Ms. Hoffman? Sheâs still young and in her salad days.â Larry ventured cautiously. âAre you questioning my decisions?â
âNo, Mr. Brooks.â
In the past, Sergio would have shown more patience with women at Ceciliaâs age, even if it was just a facade. He wouldnât have used such a harsh tone, especially considering the decent relationship between the Brooks and Hoffman families.
Sergioâs tone remained indifferent. âFrom now on, I donât want to see anyone who doesnât belong to the Brooks family in this house. Do you understand?â.
âYes, Mr. Brooks. Iâll take care of it immediately.â
As Larry left, Allie was packing Ceciliaâs belongings downstairs. Cecilia, who had just moved in yesterday to care for Hailey, was now being asked to leave.
Her face tumed sour, and she pleaded with Hailey, Lailey, âMrs. Brooks Brooks Senior, your health is still unstable. I canât leave you now...
âWhat do you expect me to do if you canât even win a manâs heart?â
Hailey felt exhausted. Sergio had recently become increasingly disobedient. She couldnât control him anymore and had no choice but to let him chase Cecilia away.
âMrs. Brooks Senior!â Cecilia couldnât believe she was being abandoned again. Sheâd been attentive in caring for Hailey in the past few days, yet she was still being cast aside.
Hailey, pretending to be kind, said, âMy dear, once Sergio divorces Maeve, I will rightfully bring you back.â
Ceciliaâs heart sank. Did she have to wait for Sergio and Maeve to divorce?
Given the current situation, would Sergio even agree to a divorce? And even if they did, would she still have a chance at b âAllie, have the driver send Ms. Hoffman home and thank Mrs. Hoffman for sending her daughter to care for me.â
âYes, Mrs. Brooks Seniorâ
at becoming Mrs. Brooks?
After Cecilia left, Allie commented, âMs. Hoffman was so absurd. She was making a scene, refusing to leave, and still dreaming of becoming Mrs. Brooks. If you ask me, itâs Mrs. Brooks who-
Hailey gave Allie a cold look, silencing her.
âHowâs the investigation going?â
has hidden her.â
Allie hesitated. âMs. Stewart is still missing. We donât know where Mr. Brooks b is carrying a child from the Brooks. She cannot be left out there. No matter what, we must bring her back!â Reluctantly, Allie replied, âYes, Mrs. Brooks Senior.â
Meanwhile, in the womenâs prison, Clara was confined in a cell. Nearby, an inmate gossiped, âDid you guys h Brooks family just got thrown in here!â