Chapter 1329 Confirm the Culprit


    Just as J was unsure of how to proceed, her vision suddenly went dark.


    Brandon had removed his suit jacket and ced it over her head.


    The car door was opened, and with Brandon''s protection, J exited the vehicle.


    As soon as they stepped out, a journalist holding a microphone made his way through the crowd


    towards them, asking, "Excuse me, may I..."


    But before the journalist could finish, he was silenced by Brandon''s sharp, icy gaze.


    Hismanding presence was a testament to his role as the CEO of Larson Group. His mere look


    was enough to instill fear in these seasoned journalists, prompting them to instinctively halt their


    probing questions.


    The Larson Group held sway over a significant portion of the economic lifeline of Barnes, solidifying


    Brandon''s unmatched influence and power in the city. Any missteps against him could result in


    losing their footing in Barnes with just a flick of his wrist.


    Recognizing the potential consequences, the reporters didn''t dare to further obstruct J for an


    interview. They could only watch as she and Brandon made their way into the studio.


    Sean, having served by Brandon''s side for many years, viewed this scene as routine. With the


    bodyguards, he quickly dispersed the media and onlookers, ensuring his boss and J could


    enter the studio unhindered.


    Though she was engulfed in darkness, J felt a sense of relief as themotion around her


    gradually subsided, and she found herself securely in Brandon''s arms. Her tense nerves started to


    rx slightly.


    Fortunately... Brandon was there with her.


    As soon as they stepped into the office, they were greeted by the sound of mournful sobbing.


    J returned Brandon''s jacket to him and, with a stern expression, calmly walked deeper into the


    office.


    Seeing them approach, Lexi quickly ran over. Her usually cheerful eyes were red and teary, her


    expression a mix of confusion and distress.


    "Boss..." Lexi''s voice broke.


    J gently patted Lexi''s shoulder, her voice soft. "Lexi, thank you for your help earlier. Now that


    I''m here, you can leave the rest to me."


    Her eyes still red and filled with tears, Lexi nodded and nced apprehensively at the tense


    atmosphere in the reception room. She warned them with a note of concern, "Vivi''s family is there,


    and they don''t appear to be in a good mood. Please, be careful."


    Inside the reception room, several robust men were huddled around two weeping elders, speaking


    forcefully in a dialect that was unfamiliar to J.


    The two elderly individuals helplessly wiped their tears, their sobs echoing through the room,


    evoking a sense of empathy in all who heard them.


    Standing at the entrance of the reception room, J couldn''t help but observe the humble and


    deste appearance of the two elders. She was reminded of Hannah, who had raised her since


    childhood, and she felt a wave of sympathy andpassion.


    However, before she could utter a word, an anxious voice rang out, drawing everyone''s attention to


    J. "Miss White, Mr. Larson, why have you both arrived personally? I''m sorry, I wasn''t able to


    convince them."


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    Suzanne, who had been seated on the sofa, rose with an apologetic expression and approached


    J. Her tone and demeanor both reflected her sense of helplessness. "These individuals are all


    Vivi''s rtives. I had intended to apany them to Barnes to handle Vivi''s funeral, but they were


    adamant about meeting you. I apologize for the inconvenience."


    Suzanne had been seated in a slightly hidden corner, obscured by a few men, which is why J


    hadn''t noticed her earlier.


    Upon realizing that Suzanne was also present, J expressed surprise and asked, "So, Miss


    Duncan, you''re here to..."


    Suzanne sighed deeply and responded, "I tried to convince them to leave, but they refused to listen.


    I was concerned that they might cause a scene and possibly harm you, so I followed them here to


    see if I could be of any assistance. I hope you don''t mind." For the time being, Vivi''s situation didn''t


    seem to have any direct connection with Suzanne, and all her actions appeared to be purely out of


    kindness. Without any evidence to suggest otherwise, J had no reason to cast me.


    She smiled warmly and said, "I don''t mind at all. Miss Duncan, you are incredibly kind. You''ve tried


    to assist me every time a problem has arisen. I can''t thank you enough."


    As the two women conversed, several unfriendly res were cast J''s way.


    Upon confirming that J was the so-called "culprit" of Vivi''s car crash, the burly men surrounding


    the elderly individuals grew visibly agitated.