Chapter 261

"What happened?" Liam's expression shifted instantly. He knew Ella well enough to recognize that she was the type who would never stir up trouble unless someone pushed her too far. She had come to Clayton's birthday celebration out of respect, holding on to some lingering affection. There was no way she'd cause a scene for no reason. Something must have happened—something that crossed a line for her. Liam remembered Clayton's attitude earlier in the banquet hall. His gaze turned cold in an instant. He had a feeling it had something to do with Clayton. "Someone falsely accused Ella of murder," Chuck explained, unaware of the deeper family dynamics. "Ernest said they're going to call the police and arrest her. Then, Ella just lost it and scared the hell out of everyone in the Grant family." Liam's gaze hardened as a cold, icy anger swept through him. It was obvious that it was the Grant family, especially Clayton, who was behind this. Otherwise, Ella would never have reacted this wa