Chapter 336 The Fear of Regret
Then primary wony was not the additional work, but the prospect of managing all the household chores for a month. The Flynt housebuild, a bartling love of activity, employed as a dozen staff members for daily upkeep, a testament to the magnitude of the task. Now, the responsibility tell swirly on Beeee’s smiders.
Tinn was eager to resolve this issue swiftly, especially in Malcolm’s Absence, to sidestep any potential complications. Malcolm was known for his fierce protectiveness over his wife, a trait Finn had only recently come to appreciate,
Grandpa implored Reese once more, “If you have no objections, we proceed, I won’t hold the past against you. However, if you disagree, you’ll have to find a way to repay the interest the company has accrued due to this incident. It’s not a small sum, unless you’re willing to relinquish sil your shares in the Brooks Group.
Grandpa was confident that Reese wouldn’t be foolish enough to surender the shares that Malcolm had fought tooth and nail for her to possess.
Yet, Reese’s objective was different from what they all assumed.
No one, not even Vincent, could decipher Reese’s thoughts, but they all instinctively knew she wouldn’t accept She would undoubtedly devise a strategy to turn the tide.
her fate lying
down.
Everything hinged on Reese’s desires. The unfolding drama was becoming increasingly captivating, and Finn found himself growing more intrigued by Reese,
Without hesitation, Reese agreed, “No problem.”
Everly was taken aback. Had she heard correctly? Was Reese truly agreeing to Grandpa’s terms, agreeing to clean the entire Flynn family estate? Had Reese lost her senses?
Finn was equally stunned. He had always known Reese to be defiant, a trait that made her difficult to control. He needed to confirm that his understanding aligned with Reese’s intentions. “So, you’re saying that you’re willing to work an extra week and also take care of the cleaning for the Flynn family?”
“As long as Grandpa agrees to resolve this matter fairly and without bias, I will accept whatever demands you make.”
Now, the crux of the matter was about to be revealed…
Finn was slightly perplexed by Reese’s words. “What do you mean… by that?”
Reese replied confidently, “It means that since Grandpa has already punished me for my actions, isn’t it time for Everly to face her punishment?”
Upon hearing Reese’s intention to implicate her, Everly was instantly incensed. “Reese, what are you implying? I bear no responsibility for this. You exposed me, causing the Flynn Group to lose profits. Even if I exposed you, it only damaged your reputation. I can apologize to you, but it didn’t harm the company.
Reese’s expression hardened as she calmly retorted to Everly. “That’s correct, you exposed me without causing harm to the company. So, I have decided to compensate for the company’s losses. But shouldn’t you also do the same? Work an extra month and take care of all the cleaning for the Flynn family. That would be fair, wouldn’t it?”
In that moment, the others grasped Reese’s strategy. They hadn’t anticipated that Reese would play such a card.
Reese had cleverly used herself as bait to ensnare Everly. After all, everyone present had heard Finn’s earlier declaration. She sought fairness, and since both Reese and Everly had committed similar transgressions, it would be unjust if one party received a lesser punishment.
1/2
Chapter 336 The Fear of Regret
Finn’s expression soured. Despite his years of experience, he had never been outmaneuvered by a woman in her twenties, and he hadn’t noticed the loopholes in this unfolding drama until now.
As the patriarch of the Flynn family, Finn knew he couldn’t afford to be petty. He had to maintain his composure, burying any hint of displeasure deep within himself. “Even if Everly suffers the same punishment as you, Reese, what difference would it make?” he asked, his voice steady.
A smirk suddenly graced Reese’s icy countenance, a smile that brought no comfort to those who witnessed it. It was a thorn, sharp and piercing, that seemed to embed itself into each person’s heart. randpa,” she began, her voice cold, “who said Everly would receive the same punishment as me? Her transgressions far outweigh mine. I can rectify the damage caused to the company by this incident, but Everly… it seems she cannot.”
Everly’s voice rose in protest, her fear of being outmaneuvered by Reese evident. “Reese, you’re merely spreading lies. I see through your games. You’re trying to manipulate the Flynn family. What do you think we are?” She wanted desperately to silence Reese, but she had underestimated her adversary. If Reese set her mind to something, no one could deter her.
Reese saw through Everly’s feeble attempts at deception, fully aware of her intentions. “Everly, the Flynn family values fairness. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have retaliated in kind, and the Flynn family wouldn’t have suffered financial losses. You are the root cause of this entire debacle.”
Reese’s argument left Everly reeling. She found herself unable to form a coherent thought, and to her dismay, she found Reese’s words resonating with a ring of truth.
Everly’s stunned silence did not go unnoticed by Vincent. He shook his head inwardly, realizing the outcome of this dispute was already apparent: Everly had lost. She and their grandfather had believed they had ensnared Reese in their trap, but they had gravely miscalculated. The trap had not been for Reese, but for them. Reese had anticipated their every move, lying in wait for them to spring their own trap. Now, it was merely a matter of time before they were buried by their own machinations.
Indeed, Reese was no ordinary adversary. Her logical reasoning was far superior to most.
Vincent felt compelled to intervene on Everly’s behalf. Otherwise, her defeat would be too humiliating. “I recall Reese mentioning that she has a plan to compensate for the losses caused by this incident. Why not show us what you’re capable of?” he suggested.
Reese responded with a derisive scoff. “Does the Second Young Master believe I’m a fool? Our grandfather has yet to make a decision. Why would I reveal my hand prematurely?”
Vincent didn’t hesitate to call out Reese’s hidden agenda. “You fear our grandfather might change his mind, don’t you?”
Reese merely smiled in response, choosing to remain silent. There was no point in prolonging the inevitable. Once Malcolm returned, she wouldn’t need to defend herself. Malcolm would take care of everything, and Everly’s predicament could potentially
worsen.
Chapter Comments
LIKE
POST COMMEN
