Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 286: Opposite him, Callie appeared demure, her hands neatly placed in her lap. "Completely handled and untraceable," Callie responded, her smile thin yet triumphant. Naturally, no one could suspect her involvement. Having Hudson as a former business associate made accessing his details effortless. The accomplice helping Callie was linked to the incident years ago. Although the person was overseas, distance posed no barrier. A few calculated words had been enough to terrify that contact into yielding to Callie's demands.

Despite Hudson's outward courage, the safety of his family was his weakness. Once his wife's life was threatened, Hudson was cornered into compliance. He would risk everything to protect them. "Hudson's the type to buckle under pressure. Even if Nyla looks into it, she'll only trace it back to our international contacts," Callie said with a smirk, placing her cup back on the table. Brevard, reflecting for a moment, scolded her. "You still acted impulsively. Your presence was unnecessary." Indeed, her appearance at the site was risky and unplanned.

Had the surveillance not been disabled and her position less concealed, Ethan might have suspected her presence. Verbally, Callie acknowledged her error, though privately, she took great pleasure in the outcome. She had been eager for Nyla to feel the sting of defiance and longed to personally see her crumble. How satisfying it was. The loss of Nyla's child added to the sense of victory. Brevard, aware of Callie's thoughts, opted not to intervene. For him, it was acceptable as long as Callie remained within certain bounds.

"Try not to be too impulsive next time." "Understood." Lₐtᴇst chαptɘrs in glnovels. She needed to be more cautious, especially with their firm grip on Nyla's recent schemes. "Lorenzo's daughter was remarkable, yet now she's been brought down. You may proceed with your plans involving Ethan." As Brevard poured another cup of coffee for her, Callie accepted it with both hands. Their demeanors were notably more relaxed than earlier.

Taking a sip, Callie said, "I see your point, but regarding the Brooks family, Dad, their reaction needs to be assessed first." The Brooks family had gotten wind of the developments and was eager to make a move. Roger, aware of Nyla's predicament, had devised a strategy for her situation. The Brooks family had little patience for failure, especially when it involved women who had brought disgrace upon them. "Dad, with the child gone and Nyla neutralized, there shouldn't be any issue keeping her around, right?" Ryland's motives were clear in his words.

With Nyla's influence diminished, Ethan would likely sever ties with her. Who in Ulares would stand up for her now? . . .