A Mix-up Made Me His Enemy's Woman novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Bethany smiled faintly. “Because I didn’t do what she wanted. In her eyes, I guess that counts as disobedience.”

Her tone was light, as if Diana treating her this way was nothing unusual. But Silas caught the sadness that flickered through her eyes.

He took a deep breath and stood up. “Get some rest tonight. Don’t think about anything else.”

Then, he added, “If this happens again, drop my name. You’re not a widow. You have a husband to back you up.”

With that, Silas strode out of the room, leaving Bethany stunned.

Someone to back her up? Bethany’s expression shifted slightly. Aside from her grandmother, it had been a long time since anyone had stood up for her.

Was Silas always this kind?

“What? You’re saying Brennan Group took it?” Gary’s face darkened as he listened to his assistant’s report.

He didn’t wait a moment before calling his wife. “Diana, did you smooth things over with Beth like I asked?”

Diana’s heart clenched. “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

Gary’s voice carried barely concealed irritation. “Silas bought the land we wanted today! I’d already negotiated everything with the Brannon family, but they told me they couldn’t give it to us. When I asked why, they said it was because of Silas!”

Diana immediately thought of yesterday’s slap. Had Silas already retaliated?

But would Silas really go this far for Bethany?

Diana’s body went rigid. “Gary, maybe we should wait. What if he’s planning to present it to you as a gift to his father–in- law?”

“Ha!” Gary nearly laughed. “Diana, you’re almost 50 years old now. Can you stop being so naive?

“Just wait there. I’m coming home right now!”

He couldn’t explain everything over the phone. Thus, Gary rushed home in less than half an hour.

When he saw his wife’s distraught face, his brow furrowed deeply. “What exactly did you say to Beth?”

Diana’s eyes reddened. “Beth wouldn’t listen to anything I said. She kept talking back until I couldn’t take it anymore. I got so angry that I slapped her yesterday.”

“What?” Gary was furious. “I sent you to make peace with your daughter, not hit her! Can’t you control your temper for once?”

It was no wonder the Brannon family made it clear today that the land would never go to him.

Gary paced back and forth. “I’m going with you to see Beth right now!”

Diana’s face went pale. “It won’t help. My daughter has the same stubborn temperament as her father. It’s in her bones.” Gary’s expression darkened further. “Then what do we do? Are you planning to never contact Beth again?”

Now that Bethany had married up, not using this connection to get close to the Brennan family would be idiotic!

The Reid family had always been middle–tier in wealthy circles, neither too high nor too low. Their only connection to the Vazquez family came from Noah’s scandal with their daughter.

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But a connection to the Brennan family would elevate the Reids to another level entirely.

Gary didn’t want to give up this opportunity. Even if they couldn’t climb higher, they couldn’t afford to offend these influential in–laws of theirs.

He made up his mind. “If you won’t do something, then I will!”

Ralph looked uncomfortable as he faced Gary. “Mr. Reid, Mr. Brennan doesn’t have any openings today. Could you come back another day?”

Gary didn’t dare show any dissatisfaction. He kept a pleasant smile on his face as he said, “Could you ask when Mr. Brennan might be available? Or I could wait until Mr. Brennan finishes his meetings today. I’m not in a rush.”

Ralph gave Gary a long look. “Alright, then. But just so you know, I can’t say for certain when Mr. Brennan will be done with his meetings.”

He then quickly returned to Silas‘ office. “Mr. Brennan, Mr. Reid says he’ll wait for you today.”

Silas smiled mockingly. “Let him wait, then.”

Silas would make Gary sweat a little in nervous anticipation. His wife had been hurt, and he intended to make things right for her.