Chapter 850


    Chapter 850


    On the drive back from Salter Manor, Isaac reached out to Nathan.


    “I need you to dig into a car ident from five years ago, one involving Grace.”


    If what Marcel had said was true, then Joie’s identity was highly suspect!


    Returning home, he found Brittany still sound asleep.


    Isaac tiptoed to grab a bathrobe and headed for the shower.


    Emerging from the bathroom, his phone rang. It was Nathan.


    “Mr. Salter, the driver responsible for the ident had financial transactions with Ms. Joie.”


    So, Marcel was telling the truth.


    “Gather all the evidence; it mighte in handyter.”


    “Will do.”


    Isaac never would have guessed that the entire Salter family had been yed by Joie for a full five


    years.


    He took a deep breath, nning toy everything out once Grace’s surgery was over.


    Stirred by the sound of conversation, Brittany woke from her dreams.


    Barely out of bed, the bedroom door swung open.


    “Did I wake you?”


    “How did the dinner party gost night?”


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    Brittany couldn’t bear the thought of facing Grace. Luckily, Isaac had told her not to bother, and she


    was more than happy toply.


    Isaac sat down on the edge of the bed. “Everything went smoothly.”


    Brittany leaned into his embrace and closed her eyes to rest.


    Watching her struggle to stay awake, Isaac’s heart melted. “What’s been going on with youtely? You


    can hardly keep your eyes open.”


    Since returning from his business trip, Brittany had been awake for less than ten hours total, and it


    pained Isaac to see her like this.


    Brittany let out a soft whimper. “I just want to rest once we get through this busy period.”


    It would also be a good opportunity to look into the whole affair.


    “Alright.”


    This response was just what she needed.


    The night before the surgery, Grace and Joie were admitted to the hospital, prompting the entire Salter


    family to gather, including Ze, who rarely made public appearances.


    Brittany was momentarily taken aback when she saw Ze.


    Ze, however, greeted her with a warm smile, saying, “How about we step out for some coffee?”


    Despite having drifted apart due to differing interests, Brittany happily agreed; they had once been


    friends.


    The two women made their way to the hospital’s coffee shop and settled in before Ze began, “I’ve


    been wanting to catch up over coffee for a while, but you’ve been so busy.”


    “I heard you’re not working these days?”


    Ze had long since stopped working, pouring her energy into Marcel and their child.


    “Yeah, we’re trying for another baby.”


    She and Marcel had discussed it and decided they wanted to expand their family.


    “Trying for a baby is a big deal; make sure to take care of yourself.”


    Ze smiled knowingly and ordered a coffee for Brittany, just the way she used to like it.


    “It’s crazy to think Joie managed to get out,” Ze said, her distaste for Joie reaching its peak. It wasn’t


    just because of her scheming ways, but also the rumors of her affairs with Marcel.


    She knew Marcel well; hecked the capacity for love.


    She stayed by his side because Marcel had grown used to her care and had gradually developed


    feelings for her.


    Joie wasn’t his type.


    As for the scandals, she knew what to believe,


    When Joie was incarcerated, Ze felt relief. However, she hadn’t expected her release toe so


    swiftly.


    “Fate has a twisted sense of humor.” Brittany’s response was a mix of sincerity and pretense.


    “By the way, I happened to see Joie meeting with Dr. Miles.”


    Dr. Miles was the lead surgeon.