Chapter 177 Since when are you so kind?

“Uncle is furious right now. Be careful with what you say, for your own sake. You can't afford to provoke him further!"

Alston's focus was on the first sentence. Did Brian need to go to ransom Gladys? The very thought made Alston's stomach churn. Brian just couldn't help himself, could he? Alston wasn't dead yet, and Brian was already making moves on Cecilia?

Gladys went missing because she was playing hide-and-seek with him, so he bore some responsibility. Even if he didn’t go, there were plenty of people in the Faber family. How could it fall to Brian? He was eager to play father to Cecilia’s daughter, wasn’t he?

"Brian, is Gladys your daughter?"

Brian had just let go of Alston when Alston asked in a deep tone.

Brian glanced at Alston, his expression tinged with helplessness. "Alston, now is not the time for this!"

"So, she isn't?"