Callum glanced at him and remained silent. William continued, “There were two men who were so vicious to kill Braelynn off. Fortunately, she was rather skilled in martial arts and was fortunate enough to break free from them. She managed to escape hell and was only slightly injured.”
“What does her matter have anything to do with me?” Callum questioned.
“We realized something fishy. The bodyguards from your family had followed her yesterday, which was one day just before her accident.”
“How is that possible? Are you messing around with me? Or could it be Braelynn who spewed nonsense to you? How can we, the Floyd family, instructed our men to tail behind her?” Callum immediately denied it. He was not aware that Fandrey was the one who arranged this just to teach Braelynn a lesson.
William then took out his phone and switched it on. He showed the pictures where Braelyn was being followed, “This bodyguard is currently servicing the Floyd Family, right?”
Callum took a glance at the photos. He confirmed that the man who had tailed Braelyn was indeed one of the bodyguards from the Floyd family.
He was dumbfounded and stammered, “What… what on earth is going on? Could it just be a mere coincidence?”
“I don’t think so! This man had been tailing her ever since the morning and it continued on throughout the entire day. Lamont was quick on his feet and realized this fishy act too. Besides, Braelynn was not a slow-witted person and remained alert. She managed to snap these pictures just in case anything happens to her.”
It was a concrete piece of evidence and Callum did not have any excuse to deny it. “You are suspecting that the Floyd family was the one who tried to mess with Braelynn. This is the exact reason why you invited me here, right?”
“Nope. To be honest, I was aware that one of your bodyguards was following Braelynn yesterday. I then immediately instructed my men to keep an eye on him. However, none of your bodyguards were out and about when Braelynn was met with an accident today. Hence, I can conclude that the one who tried to kill her was not one of your men.”
“William, I appreciate you for being so straightforward with me. However, why would you choose to discuss it with me since it has nothing to do with the Floyd family…”
“Callum, do hear me out further. It is evident that one of your men tailed Braelynn a day before her accident. Hence, I have a solid reason to suspect that the Floyd family had a change of plan at the last minute. Other men were being hired to get rid of Braelynn instead of the bodyguards who are working under your family!”
Callum had a displeased look on his face upon hearing the blunt accusations. “Well then, do you have any evidence to prove your point?”
“Unfortunately, the pictures that I showed you just now were the only thing that I currently have. Hence, I invited you here in hopes of seeking the truth from you. Callum, please come clean to me whether the Floyd family was behind this mess!”
“Are we that despicable and ruthless in your eyes?” Callum snapped back.
“My opinion does not matter as the actual situation is the most important thing for now. Callum, I would like to ask you once again. Is your family the one who planned this incident? William pushed the question further in a stern tone, “Did you, grandpa, and grandma instruct someone to kill Braelynn?”
Both Callum and William stared at each other coldly. The atmosphere was increasingly serious. Valeria was stunned as she did not expect William to be so blunt.
She swiftly tried to ease the tension upon realizing the upset look on Callum’s face. “Uncle Callum, we are all very worried upon receiving the news of Braelynn being met with an accident just now. My husband has no ulterior motives as he just wants to get ahold of the truth. His tone is rather harsh and I do hope that you won’t take it to heart.”
Callum was pissed off and snapped back, “How could I feel indifferent? Don’t you think it’s rude to question me like a criminal when you are my nephew? I’m a mature person and care deeply about my reputation. Do you possibly think that I am foolish enough to do such a vicious thing to her?”
William was unexpectedly calm when Callum raised his voice at him. “Callum, I am confident that you would not do such a barbarous thing. However, what about the others? Are they on the same page with you?”
“Who are you referring to? Are you pointing fingers towards your grandparents or even your cousin? Do you think that they would have the heart to do such a despicable thing?”
Callum was increasingly upset and retorted, “William, you do realize that you are blaming your family when there is no evidence to prove your point, right? Don’t you think that you have gone too far?”
What was going on in William’s mind today? He was not being himself and spoke in such an insensitive way. It was unusual for him to speak in such a hurtful tone and showed no mercy towards others.
Valeria tried to calm Callum down once again upon seeing the furious look on his face. “Uncle Callum, you have misunderstood my husband as he did not mean that at all. Please don’t be upset at him and do enjoy the coffee to ease yourself!”
Callum angrily picked up the coffee and took a sip. He then placed his cup down and William replied in a leisurely tone, “I would not have invited you here if I have the evidence to prove that Braelynn was indeed hurt by your family!”
“What? How dare you! William…”
“Honey! Why are you behaving like this today? Have you forgotten that we are here just to ask your uncle about the situation? Why would you be so impolite towards him? Honey, it would be wise for you to apologize for your behavior right now!” Valeria rebuked William.
“I don’t see the point of feeling guilty as I am just stating the fact. Besides, I am aware that the majority of people are not a fan of listening to the truth nowadays,” William was not bothered by the upset look on Callum’s face.
“My speculation is not baseless especially having these photos with me. Callum, you took a glance at the pictures and had confirmed that the one who tailed Braelynn was one of the bodyguards working under the Floyd family. You have also denied being part of this plan. Hence, don’t you think that it is rational for me to suspect grandpa, grandma, and AngeI instead? Why would you be so upset with me?”
Callum was speechless upon being bombarded by a series of queries by William. It was the truth that Fandrey, Deborah, and Angel were the only ones who could plan this incident.
Angel was out of the picture as she was currently still in the hospital.
Hence, it could only be both Fandrey and Deborah who did this to Braelynn. Why would they instruct the bodyguards to follow her?
Were they intending to seek revenge for the sake of Angel?
Callum had questions in his mind and William continued, “No one would point fingers at the Floyd family If Braelynn was not being met in the accident today. However, she was being attacked and your men had coincidentally tailed her yesterday. Hence, don’t you think that it is logical for one to suspect your family? I would like to notify you that Lamont is demanding an explanation with regard to Braelynn’s incident today. He would have questioned you personally if it wasn’t for me. You don’t wish to see things being blown up, do you?”
Callum was speechless upon hearing William’s explanation. It would be chaotic if it was indeed Fandrey and Deborah who did this to seek revenge for Angel.
They were an influential pair but chose to bully such an innocent woman by making such a vicious move. The reputation of the entire Floyd family would be shattered if things eventually got out.
William softened up as he knew what was Callum thinking, “Your innocence does not prove the same stance for others by default. I questioned you because I am faithful that you would not do such a vicious thing, as well as my grandparents. However, a simple faith would not do justice to this matter. I need an honest answer as both Lamont and Braelynn are keeping their hopes up on me! Hence, please come clean to me whether you or my grandparents are behind this!”
Callum was not confident whether both Fandrey and Deborah were innocent. He swiftly got up from his seat and said, “William, don’t worry as I would head back and ask my parents about it. Do wait for my reply!”