Florence was taken aback by Kassidy’s pitiful state and inquired,


    “Kassidy, who did this to you?”


    As a rtive of the Cruz family, how could anyone treat her so brutally!


    “Aunt, it’s Loraine! Everything’s because of that wretched bitch!”


    Florence reacted with disbelief, “Loraine? How could that be possible?”


    “It’s her! Aunt, I’m merely fed up with her constant nder of Grady and the Cruz family. I intended to


    give her a reality check and ended up in an argument with her. I didn’t expect her fury to escte to


    such an extent that she beat me Like this!” Kassidy addressed Florence seriously, almost as if her


    version of the story was the absolute truth.


    Florence was seething with rage at her words. She pounded her fist on the table.


    “What is Loraine trying to imply by assaulting a member of my family? Does she mean to humiliate me


    through this action? How arrogant she is! I must confront her!”


    Themotion attracted Grady who rushed over to hold Florence back.


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    He spared a nce at Kassidy before addressing Florence calmly, “Mom,


    I have faith that Loraine would not engage in such actions. Let’s not act on impulse. Allow me to verify


    the situation with Loraine first, alright?”


    Despite her anger, Florence found Grady’s suggestion to be rational and nodded in agreement.


    Feeling cornered, Kassidy wailed, “Grady, look at the state I’m in.


    Don’t you believe me? Why are you so defensive of that woman?”


    Grady frowned and replied in a subdued tone, “The truth can easily be discerned. If you’ve truly been


    wronged, why would you fear my request for confirmation?” He then signaled the awaiting servant.


    “Help her clean up and tend to her wounds.”


    Kassidy sobbed uncontrobly, unable to do anything but watch as Grady ced a call.


    The moment the call connected, she suddenly wriggled out of the servant’s grip, seized the phone, and


    activated the speaker mode.


    “Loraine, did you arrange for my kidnapping?”


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    Grady frowned, holding his breath involuntarily, nervously awaiting


    Loraine’s response.


    On the other end of the line, Loraine admitted outright. “Yes, I did.”


    Kassidy breathed a sigh of relief, raising her eyebrows in triumph.