67 The Urgency

Emily's frustration deepened as she thought about Albert's actions. What was wrong with him? She couldn't fathom his sudden timidity in the face of Flora's influence. Was he blinded by his own desires for the property? The more Emily thought about it, the more she questioned Albert's motives. It irked her that he might have been overjoyed if their initial plan had succeeded, scheming behind her back to claim the property solely for himself. His selfish tendencies had always been a source of discontent. As her mind raced, Emily also considered Brandy's role in this mess. What trouble could she have caused with Flora? Emily knew she needed to get to the bottom of it, unraveling the complexities of family dynamics and personal motives. …… After the call, Flora approached Axel, her eyes briefly flickering towards the car parked behind him. "Can you do me a favor and give me a ride? I can't wiggle my way out on my own." Axel didn't utter a word, but his silence hinted at agreem