Chapter 275: Hoyt stormed out of the vi, seething.


    Mom, why did you humiliate yourself like that in front of that bastard? Youre the rightful Mrs.


    Lloyd now, and Im still the heir to the Lloyd family.


    We can fight back! Every part of Hoyts body ached, but nothingpared to the sting of the humiliation hed just endured.


    Shut up.


    Novas hand twitched, tempted to p him, but seeing the sweat beading on his forehead, she slowly lowered it.


    She exhaled, forcing herself to stay calm.


    Her emotions had been slipping more oftentely, all thanks to her useless son.


    Even if you wanted to fight back, you couldnt, she muttered, her voice tight.


    You didnt notice it, did you? Kens got skills.


    That mans been trained.


    That meant Ken wasnt the helpless invalid everyone thought him to be.


    Hed been hiding his true strength all along.


    I saw it, Hoyt growled, his teeth clenched in frustration as he pictured tearing into Ken, piece by piece.


    But that doesnt mean we just roll over and let him crush us like this! Novas lips curled into a cold sneer.


    Let him y his games.


    Hes the one who drew first blood.


    Its only a matter of time before Brook catches wind of it.


    For now, focus on keeping your reputation intact.


    She hesitated, something darker flickering through her eyes.


    Ken might suspect us, but he doesnt have proof yet.


    Hoyt, nearly trembling with rage, burst out, Kenspletely out of control! Lorna didnt die, and he still tried to kill me.


    If Lorna had actually died, would he havee straight for my throat? The thought fanned his fury, making it burn hotter.


    And anyway, Lornas fine better than fine.


    Its like she got some kind of miracle cure, able to speak again.


    I should be the one getting thanked, not treated like some criminal! The entire situation had flipped on him, leaving Hoyt seething.


    Novas gaze sharpened.


    Stop talking nonsense.


    Keep that to yourself.


    Shes Brooks only granddaughter.


    You need to start acting like her doting uncle at least pretend you care, for heavens sake.


    She took a steadying breath, trying to suppress her mounting irritation.


    Kens a calcting bastard, and I still dont know all the cards hes holding.


    We cant afford to act blindly.


    She paused, her eyes narrowing.


    But something doesnt add up… How did that explosion fail? It wasnt just some random mistake.


    And during the race how did Allison manage to dodge so easily? Allisons face shed through her mind.


    For all her quiet, reserved demeanor, Nova knew there was a wild streak lurking beneath the surface.


    Investigate Allison thoroughly, Nova ordered, her tone icy.


    She could be the key to taking Ken down.


    Fine, Hoyt grumbled, though he still couldnt see what use Allison could be.


    To him, it seemed like nothing more than a stroke of dumb luck.


    Well lie low for now.


    Stop with the reckless schemes and let them trip over their own arrogance.


    Everyone has a weak spot.


    We just need to find his.


    She nced out the window, her expression colder than steel.


    And when the timees, she continued softly, we wont leave any loose ends.


    Everyone involved in that race and the kidnapping they all need to disappear.


    Her gaze turned cial.


    No one lives to tell the tale.


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