Chapter 253
Chapter 253:
Ethan’s thoughts were elsewhere despite her words, and his tone grew serious. “Jay usually works for money. Do you have any idea who might have p>
Ethan asked, “Do you know who hired Jay to attack you this time p>
Wanting to see Ethan’s reaction, Brenna revealed the truth. “Rosie and Harlan hired him,” she said.
Ethan, unsurprised by the revelation, immediately struck the car roof in frustration. “I had a feeling it was them. They won’t get away with this. We need to make sure the Moreno family faces swift justice p>
He felt a mix of pity for Brenna and amazement at her unexpected strength, especially given her delicate appearance. He wondered what hardships she must have endured within the Barrett family to develop such resilience.
Without a doubt, she had faced countless challenges that forged her into the strong person she had become.
“Next time you work late, don’t go home alone. Let me drive you,” Ethan offered.
After spending some time with Brenna, Ethan left. While driving, he called a high-ranking city official to arrange a dinner meeting that evening.
Previously at the Imperial Bar, Brenna had been targeted by Harlan and Brandon’s bullying—a situation Ethan had entrusted Joonas to handle. However, Ethan hadn’t expected Harlan’s continued recklessness; it seemed like he was actively looking for trouble.
Ethan contacted Joonas. “Harlan’s stirring up trouble again. Have someone break one of his legs to teach him a lesson. Do a thorough investigation and make sure he’s locked away for good p>
Elsewhere, Harlan was rummaging through old belongings in the abandoned Moreno family residence’s basement—a cluttered space filled with items no longer used but impossible to part with. His injured right hand slowed him down as he carefully searched through the clutter.
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Near the end of his search, he uncovered a diary, a necklace, and a bracelet tucked in a dusty corner. The diary belonged to Thiago’s mother. The necklace and bracelet were wedding gifts from Thiago’s grandmother to his mother, holding great sentimental value. He recalled how Thiago’s mother had once made a special trip to retrieve these precious items but had failed.
Moving to a brighter area upstairs, Harlan snapped photos of the items and sent them to Thiago.
As expected, Thiago soon called him.
“What will it take for you to give me these items?” Thiago’s voice was cold, barely masking his anger.
Leaning back on the couch, Harlan casually flipped through the worn pages of the diary, reading aloud, “I uncovered a devastating truth today. My sister and my husband… I caught them kissing. My sister admitted she was pregnant. How long has this betrayal been going on? I’ve been kept in the dark, made to look like a complete fool. I confronted my husband at dinner. What did I do to deserve this? Did I do something wrong? If he had told me, maybe I could have tried to change. I might even have overlooked their affair, as long as they kept it away from our home p>