"Go on, move along."

"Alright."

Sierra cast a fleeting glance at Rita before discreetly exiting the room, clutching the money. Sierra slipped away from the Fowler abode through the inconspicuous back door.

Meanwhile, the housekeeper ushered Brady's uncle, Fulton, into the living room and ascended the stairs to summon Horace.

“Ah, Fulton! What brings you here?" Horace greeted, flashing a genial smile as he settled into a seat opposite Fulton.

A diligent servant promptly served them tea.

Fulton sighed, his smile bittersweet.

"It's all about Brady. He's been stirring up trouble, leaving my brother and sister-in-law in knots."

Getting straight to the point with Horace, Fulton delved into Brady's misdeeds, attributing them to Sierra's influence.

“Alright, then... Horace, you've seen Brady grow up. You know his character. Without someone pushing his buttons, he wouldn't stoop to this.

Derek confirmed that the last time Miss Chavez visited Violetholt, Brady was openly hostile. I checked the surveillance footage and discovered that Brady coincidentally met Miss Rivera just before the incident. They were together this time too.

I'm curious why Miss Rivera singled out Sabrina. Turns out, not too long ago, she was caught stealing Sabrina's photography work, and she even issued a public apology online. Maybe there's some lingering resentment there.

Horace, I shouldn't have said this. But Sierra's not really part of the Fowler clan. Keeping her in the Fowler family will only spell trouble sooner or later.

We go way back, Horace. Remember when our fathers were alive, and my dad took me to the Fowler family, and I had to go back home without a stitch of clothing? My mom still teases me about that.

Anyway, it warms my heart to see Brady and Blayze growing up together... Horace, you know how much my brother and sister-in-law adore Brady. Let's not let an outsider like Sierra ruin the bond we've had for generations."

Fulton emphasized the long-standing friendship between the two families, subtly suggesting to Horace that handing over Sierra would be in their best interest. The unspoken threat lingered: if Brady ended up behind bars, the harmony between the two families would unravel into discord.

Horace proposed a measured solution.

"I've always treated Brady Like family. I don't want him in jail. How about this? I'll bring Sierra out and get her side of the story. If it turns out she's involved, I won't shield her."

"I know you're a fair man," Fulton acknowledged, trusting Horace's judgment.

Horace instructed a housekeeper to summon Sierra.