Chapter 697

As Hailey's fear became apparent, Sergio stepped forward to steady her. He frowned and asked, "Grandma, what's wrong?" Hailey looked increasingly unsettled but forced a shake of her head. "I-I'm fine. It's nothing." Sergio's cold gaze shifted to Maeve. "Maeve, what did you do to my grandmother?" "Mr. Brooks, I've been standing right here. I haven't done anything at all." Maeve moved to stand beside Zion with a look of confusion. "Why does Mrs. Brooks Senior look at me like she's seen a ghost? What's going on?" At the mention of "ghost", Hailey couldn't bring herself to meet Maeve's gaze. "Those things they said in the news… I thought…" "That was all a lie. Didn't I clarify that already? Mrs. Brooks Senior, I'm right here in front of you." As Maeve's sharp words continued, Hailey began to regain her composure. Looking at Maeve and confirming her presence, she realized Emily had duped her. The thought of losing 30 million dollars made Hailey's stomach churn. That money had come