CHAPTER 569: CHAPTER 569: DISCUSSING MATTERS

"Lily Warren’s state is quite strange." Evelyn Clayton frowned slightly, "Both her attending physician and the person who brought her here said her mental state is somewhat unstable, but when I talked to her today, she seemed relatively normal..."

Evelyn Clayton briefly explained today’s situation to Violet Ford and Franklin Ford, and both fell into contemplation upon hearing it.

"Is there a possibility that this is a kind of self-protection?"

After a long silence, Franklin Ford spoke softly, filled with hesitation.

Evelyn Clayton’s thoughts deepened, "It’s hard to say. I now feel like I can’t trust anyone, including that officer helping me secretly and his apprentice who is looking after Lily Warren."

Violet Ford rubbed her temples in some distress, "In the end, it’s best to meet with Lars Alden. But Franklin and I probably can’t accompany you. The group’s shareholders’ meeting is coming up, and both Franklin and I must attend."

Evelyn Clayton nodded, "You should focus on your tasks; I’ll handle this matter and get back to you with news as soon as possible."

After speaking, noticing Franklin Ford’s hesitation, Evelyn Clayton couldn’t help but ask, "Director Ford, is there anything else?"

Franklin Ford instinctively glanced at Violet Ford, then softly asked, "How is Yara Reagan?"

The day Yara Reagan directly spoke to Evelyn Clayton at the company, Franklin Ford and Violet Ford couldn’t possibly be unaware.

Franklin Ford just didn’t expect that Yara Reagan, who usually didn’t hold grudges, had actually strained her relationship with Evelyn Clayton this time.

"I haven’t contacted her." Evelyn Clayton lowered her gaze, hiding a faint sense of guilt, "Honestly, if possible, I’d like to wait until all these matters are resolved before having her return to Gem."

Franklin Ford naturally agreed with this, but seemed to refrain from saying more due to Violet Ford’s presence.

Just as they were about to send the Ford siblings off, someone suddenly knocked on Evelyn Clayton’s front door.

Evelyn Clayton’s brow instinctively furrowed as she stepped forward to look through the peephole, her expression turned serious.

Is it James Grant at the door?

She suddenly turned to look at Violet Ford and Franklin Ford, her voice lowered a few notches, "It seems James Grant is here."

Violet Ford’s expression slightly stiffened, while Franklin Ford merely paused for a moment before quickly returning to normal.

"Why did he suddenly come to your house?" Violet Ford instinctively questioned, then seemed to realize something, looking at Evelyn Clayton with an indescribable expression.

Evelyn Clayton didn’t want to explain much, thought about it, and opened the door with some resolve.

Before opening the door, she signaled to Violet Ford and Franklin Ford with her eyes.

Both were exceptionally astute and understood immediately upon seeing Evelyn Clayton’s look.

As the door opened, James Grant quickly stepped inside.

He immediately pulled Evelyn Clayton into his arms in an incredibly familiar and natural manner, making a move to kiss her.

Evelyn Clayton resisted slightly against his chest, coughed lightly, and said, "I have guests."

Only then did James Grant see the Ford siblings.

Franklin Ford sipped his tea and remained silent for a moment.

It was Violet Ford who first spoke, smiling politely and distantly, "Director Grant, what a coincidence."

James Grant’s arm around Evelyn Clayton’s shoulder paused slightly, his gaze slowly sweeping over Franklin Ford, carrying an unspoken hostility.

After a long while, he met Violet Ford’s gaze.

"Miss Ford, indeed a coincidence." James Grant showed no emotion, "To meet here unexpectedly. You came to see Evelyn for what reason?"

Before Violet Ford could respond, Evelyn Clayton replied blandly, "I’m collaborating with Violet and Director Ford. Something happened recently, and I invited them over to discuss matters."