Chapter 296: Who Are They After

Autumn Linton was in a panic. She called Charles Reed and told him the plan had failed.

"Charles, what am I supposed to do now? That damn girl, Chloe Reed, is definitely going to get her revenge on me."

There was a long silence on the other end of the line.

"Charles? Are you listening to me?" Autumn Linton’s voice grew more frantic when he didn’t respond.

After a long moment, Charles Reed’s detached voice came through. "You must be insane. Why else would you do something like this?"

Hearing this, Autumn Linton was completely stunned. "What are you talking about? You think I’m insane? But you agreed to it when I proposed the plan!"

But Charles Reed said, "I only said I’d think about it. I never said I agreed."

"You...!"

Autumn Linton was completely dumbfounded, unable to believe her ears. "What are you trying to say?"

Charles Reed sighed. "Autumn, they’re already dead. Why do you still care about all that? Right now, there’s only one way to save the Reed Group."

"..."

The car sped down the highway.

Walker Grant said in a low voice, "They’ve found her. Don’t worry."

Chloe Reed was behind the wheel, wishing she could just fly to her grandmother’s side.

Chloe Reed didn’t say a word, her eyes fixed on the road ahead.

When they reached the outskirts of the city, they could see a row of connected buildings in the distance. Several people were standing at the main entrance, two of whom were Daniel Hayes and Dylan Finch.

The two stood on opposite sides, pointedly ignoring each other.

As soon as the car stopped, both men hurried over.

Dylan Finch beat him to it, saying, "Ma’am, your grandmother is inside. I’ve already arranged for men to protect her. She’s unharmed, so you can rest assured."

Daniel Hayes frowned at him.

’Does this guy not know who his boss is?’

’Trying to take all the credit!’

Chloe Reed looked at Daniel Hayes and said, "Let’s go inside and take a look."

"You got it."

Daniel Hayes nodded, then shot Dylan Finch a triumphant glance.

’Heh. Showed off for nothing, didn’t he?’

Dylan Finch was left speechless. He turned to Walker Grant and reported, "I’ve confirmed it. It was Mrs. Reed who sent people to bring the elderly lady out here. They didn’t harm her."

Walker Grant asked, "How is her grandmother doing?"

Dylan Finch said, "She’s doing well. She wasn’t frightened."

"Mm."

Walker Grant acknowledged, then followed after Chloe Reed.

"Something’s wrong!"

But just then, Daniel Hayes, who was in the lead, suddenly let out a low yell and spun around, lunging toward Chloe Reed.

Walker Grant was closest to her. He reached out, yanked her into his arms, and held her tight.

PHUT...

Something hit the ground with a muffled thud, and a small crater immediately appeared in that spot.

"A silenced gun!"

Daniel Hayes’s expression grew even more grave.

"Protect Miss Reed!"

"Protect Mr. Grant!"

The shouts rang out simultaneously as bodyguards scattered, searching for the shooter.

Chloe Reed was held tightly in Walker Grant’s arms as he retreated toward the car.

Chloe Reed’s ears were ringing, her face a mask of disbelief. "What’s going on? Why are there guns?"

’Who are they after?’

Just as they were about to reach the car, Walker Grant suddenly pulled her again and spun them around.

A bullet grazed Walker Grant’s arm as it flew past!

Chloe Reed nearly screamed out loud!

"Over there!"

"There’s one here, too!"

The bodyguards spotted their targets and immediately sprinted off in both directions.

Chloe Reed asked in terror, "Are you okay?"

Walker Grant squeezed his eyes shut, but his arm remained tight around her, shielding her as they reached the side of the car.