Chapter 245: The Insider’s Perspective.
Reese’s hand trembled as she read the message on her phone, she couldn’t suppress her trembling despite her best efforts to maintain composure. Without a moment’s hesitation, she deleted the message and tucked her phone away. When she lifted her gaze, her face was a mask of tranquility. Tonsarrow is probably a busy day at the office for you, right?” she asked, abruptly steering the conversation in a new direction. Malcolm noticed the sudden change in topic, his curiosity piqued. “What’s on your mind, darling?” he asked gently “I’ve been considering immersing myself in my work seeing you so busy every day while I remain idle–it doesn’t feel right, she replied, skillfully sidestepping his inquiry.Malcolm seed Reese’s emotional imbalance but chose not to press her. Perhaps she was still processing something or grappling with a dilema. He decided it wasn’t the right time to probe further and let the matter rest Knowing Reese as he did, he offered her reassurance All right, sweetheart, don’t overthink things. Remember what your husband always says: no matter what happens, I’ll always love you“They continued their meal, each aware of the tension. simmering beneath the surface but choosing, in a silent agreement, rot to address it. They both understood that piercing this fragile illusion could potentially unleash a torrent of unwanted consequences on their relationship News of Reese’s incident somehow found its way to Shirley, likely due to her connections at the diner. Upon hearing the news, Shirley’s reaction was explosive. She rampaged through her home, breaking things indiscriminately, to the point where the household staff couldn’t calm her down. Sawyer returned home to the discordant symphony of sharing objects and Shirley’s intermittent screams. The terrified staff retreated from the chaos, clinging to Sawyer as their only hope Shirley’s gone mad, breaking everything in sight. We can’t stop her,” they warned him.Sawyer’s weathered face hardened into a mask of anger as he glanced upstairs. Ever since their last encounter with the Flynn’s, his daughter had been in low spirits. She had always been the apple of his eye, and seeing her humiliated like this pained him deeply.However, what could he realistically do? The Flynn’s were more powerful, and if even the average person understood the bitter reality of yielding, how could he not? Shirley had harbored feelings for Malcolm for a long time, believing she had a chance with him, only for Reese to appear out of nowhere and shatter her dreams. Despite his efforts to investigate Reese’s background, Sawyer had hit a dead end. The information he found was superficial, with nothing significant to be found beneath the surface. “Get out! Get the hell out, all of you!” Shirley’s voice echoed once more from upstairs.Sawyer had no choice but to confront the situation. As he pushed the door open, he saw Shirley clutching a vase he’d recently won at an auction–a rare artifact. flis blood boiled “Put that down, now!” he demanded. Upon seeing her father, Shirley remembered the vase was one of his prized possessions. Reluctantly, she set it aside and approached him.“Dad, you’ve got to do something for me…” she pleaded.“What happened now?” Sawyer asked, resignation coloring his voice. Can you believe it? Today Malcolm gave this woman a ring. You didn’t see it–the ring, it looked so expensive, “Shirley was baffled. Reese was so ordinary, yet Malcolm doted on her. Surely she, a daughter of the prestigious Sawyer family, deserved better?
Shirley presented the photograph to him. Upon inspection, Sawyer was equally shocked. Given Malcolm’s status, he could have any woman he desires. Why then, was he so infatuated with Reese?” Shirley pondered aloud. A blend of frustration and resolve filled her as she contemplated her next course of action. “Why would Malcolm eek another when he could have me? I must reclaim his affections–it’s as if we were made for each other. Her father, Sawyer, know her tenacity all too well. Once Shirley set her sights on a goal–or a person–there was little that could deter her. Truth be told, Sawyer held a certain fondness for Malcolm and the prospect, of him becoming his son–in–law was not unappealing. The challenge however, was that winning Malcolm’s heart seemed a daunting task at present. Yet, seeing his daughter already formulating a strategy, he was intrigued. “Let’s hear it,” he encouraged. “Do you recall the rumors we heard about Reese’s questionable past? If we expose that information, Finn Sawyer’s pride won’t let him ignore it.“Sawyer was hesitant. “Didn’t you employ this tactic before? Remember the chaos it caused our family when you falsely accused Reese. “But Shirley was overflowing with confidence this time. “Dad, have a strong hunch about the validity of this information. Let’s take a risk. We won’t know if we’ve triumphed unless we give it our all Given Sawyer’s recent difficulties with business. partnerships, the support of the Flynn family could potentially tip the balance in his favor.Life was often a gamble, and they were prepared to take this risk.He steeled himself. “All right. Hearing her father’s agreement sent a surge of elation through Shirley. “Excellent, Dad. I take care of this–you needn’t worry about a thing.“Just tread carefully,” Sawyer warned. “Reese has the backing of the Flynn family. Regardless of your actions, always leave yourself way out. Even if the plan failed, it was vital to have an escape route to prevent being entirely cornered. “Understood, Dad “With that, Shirley quickly spent a considerable sum to anonymously leak the information about Reese. Upon entering the office, Reese noticed a cluster of colleagues buzzing with excitement. Not one for gossip, she intended to avoid them. However, someone called out to her. “Reese…“She halted subconsciously, a cool expression crossing her finely arched brows. “What is it?““Have you seen what’s been posted online about you…? As her colleague spoke, her face betrayed no worry, hinting instead at a sense of malicious pleasure Reese asked bluntly, “What about me?““It’s about your… childhood. Apparently, it wasn’t a healthy oneUpon hearing those words, Reese’s demeanor changed instantly, an intimidating aura emanating from her. The colleagues who had been eagerly watching the drama fell into a hushed silence. The lively chatter that had filled the office moments before had disappeared instantly.Reese lowered her head to pick un her phone, and after a few taps, she read through the absurd allegations about her so–called unhealthy childhood. When she fin looked up, an unexpected chuckle escaped her, leaving all who heard it perplexed. What’s with Reese? Despite everything they ve said about her, she could still laugh? one colleague whispered. “Yeah, she’s really… odd. I know if it were me, I’d be devastated,” another agreed
