Chapter 685

Chapter 685:

Neither the two officers nor the three supposed victims had anticipated Ashton’s fake call as a ploy to draw them out.

Realizing they’d been outwitted, they cursed his cunning silently, yet they were at a loss for words now that they’d been caught.

With a smirk, Ashton remarked, “There’s no point in denying it anymore, is there? Who put you up to framing us? I suggest you be honest.”

Alisha’s presence left them with no chance to sidestep the truth. After a moment’s hesitation, one of the officers finally confessed, his voice subdued.

“It was someone from the Carter family who approached us. They wanted Miss Carter framed to tarnish her reputation.”

The admission stunned both Ashton and Abrial, shaking their assumptions.

They had thought this was a ploy orchestrated by the three major families, never expecting a scheme born within the Carter family itself.

A grim realization settled over Ashton and Abrial. Had the three major families somehow infiltrated the Carters?

With a serious look, Ashton turned to Alisha. “I’ll leave this in your hands, Alisha. I need to take Abrial back to the Carter family home. There may be a traitor among us.” Seeing the grave expressions on Ashton’s and Abrial’s faces, Alisha grasped the weight of the situation and agreed to handle it.

After offering their gratitude to her, Abrial and Ashton quickly set off back to Carter Manor.

This incident threatened not only the company’s stability but, if mismanaged, could irreparably damage the Carter family’s esteemed reputation.

Levi, who had poured his heart and soul into nurturing the family enterprise, was on the cusp of retirement and refused to witness any harm befall his family.

𝓞𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓽 ⸬ 𝓰𝓪𝗅𝗇𝗈𝓿𝗲𝗅𝘀⦙𝓬𝓸𝓶

Alerted to the brewing storm, he swiftly convened a meeting with all family members to forge an effective plan of action.

As Ashton and Abrial approached the imposing Carter Manor, they noticed that the assembly was already in session within the sprawling hall.

Levi, knowing that his granddaughter had been tasked with the resolution of this crisis, promptly stood up upon spotting Abrial. With a mixture of concern and urgency, he questioned, “Abrial, what’s the latest from the storefront? Were you able to defuse the situation?”

Abrial took a moment, her gaze piercing through the gathered relatives to rest on a dim corner of the hall.

With a commanding presence, she announced, “Ashton and I have neutralized the threat. The troublemakers confessed to being compensated to sully our name. Even more alarming, they indicated that the masterminds hail from the Carter family.”

A brief expression of relief washed over Levi’s face, quickly replaced by a stormy expression as he swept his eyes across the room, challenging his family with a formidable tone.

“Alright, who the hell did this? You’d better come forward right now!” Levi barked, his voice laced with irritation.

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