Chapter 602
Farley gazed at the written confession in disbelief."You've confessed?"
Huey,typically the epitome of lightheartedness,now bore a grave look. "Yes, I've confessed."
"Do you grasp the gravity of what you've done?"
With a nod, Huey replied, "Absolutely, but you said it yourself,didn't you? To safeguard your company and family, you'd go to any length. Moreover,we were at fault,right?"
A tumult of emotions danced across Farley's eyes as he lapsed into silence again, wrestling with his thoughts.
Eventually, Farley's voice, thick with emotion, broke the silence. "But I don't want to dredge up the past.Brylee has been gone for years."
Huey,shaking his head, cradled his granddaughter closer. "For us, it may be history since we benefited.But for Daniela, the past still lingers. She's trapped in the moment her mother died, her eyes filled with accusation, branding us murderers. All she seeks is justice."
Gently caressing his granddaughter's hair,Huey added,"I've come to greatly respect her bravery. Her mother would have been profoundly touched to witness her relentless pursuit of justice after all these years. I aspire to be someone who inspires others. I want the kids in my family to grow up respecting their grandfather, not seeing him as a coward."
Farley lapsed into silence, lost in his thoughts. After a heavy pause, he resolved himself and whispered to Huey, "If I confess everything to Daniela and face the consequences, will she forgive me?"
Huey gave a reassuring nod. "Absolutely. Daniela is fair. Farley, blindly following Hackett will lead you nowhere but a dead end."
Farley pursed his lips, then nodded resolutely. "Alright,I'll go and see Daniela."
Huey gently set his granddaughter down. "I'll accompany you."
Just as they were about to step out, Huey abruptly halted, realizing he had forgotten his coat, so he asked Farley to wait outside.
But just as he turned, a black car parked across the street erupted in a violent explosion. Farley,who had just stepped in, was engulfed in the blast.
Huey stood rooted to the spot, his mind reeling from the shock, unable to move for what felt like an eternity.
Finally,he managed to pull out his phone and dialed Daniela, his voice quaking. "Hackett has struck!"
As Daniela stepped onto the scene, thick plumes of black smoke billowed from the wreckage of the exploded car.
"It had to be Hackett!" Huey said firmly.
Daniela,her face set against the biting wind, addressed Huey firmly. "Surrender to the authorities. You'll be safer in jail. I'll ensure your family is safe abroad, and once this chaos subsides, they'll return."
Huey, his expression resolute, nodded in agreement."I was thinking along the same lines. Please, look after them."
He bid his family farewell and turned himself in.
On that very day, his family was safely ensconced on a private jet, bound for foreign shores.
Meanwhile,Hackett's association crumbled, leaving him utterly alone. Driven by Daniela's relentless efforts, Perry Group crumbled under financial strain and declared bankruptcy. Encircled by debt collectors, Hackett made a desperate leap from a high-rise, ending his torment.
Daniela arrived at the scene on the day of his demise.
Rain cascaded around her as she stood, her gaze cold and unwavering, observing the fallen man.
Twenty years prior, her mother had lain similarly still,a quiet figure on the cold ground.
Now, the architect of her despair had met his own grim fate, plummeting from a towering height, a direct consequence of his nefarious deeds.
Winslow was taken aback when Daniela appeared unexpectedly.
"Ms. Harper, it's been quite some time." Winslow greeted her with a warm smile, eyes twinkling. "l've caught wind of the latest happenings. You're truly formidable,dismantling such a mighty association with apparent ease."
Daniela settled into the chair across from him, her eyes sharp and piercing.
Winslow, attempting to lighten the mood, leaned in to pour her a cup of coffee. "So, what's the occasion for this unexpected pleasure?"
Daniela's smile was thin and calculating. "I'm sure you can guess the real reason behind my visit."
At that moment, Winslow's hand wavered, his voice faltering. "I must admit, I'm at a loss."
Daniela's smile was radiant yet haunting, sending shivers through Winslow.
She reached into her pocket, pulled out a cufflink,and set it down on the table with a soft clink.
Winslow paled, his face losing all color.
"This cufflink was in my mother's grasp when she passed. You always had a taste for this brand's exquisite designs." Daniela's voice was calm but firm."Should I take action, or will you handle it yourself? If I act, your company will be uprooted. If you turn yourself in, you can leave something for your family.I'll give you a day to make a choice."
With that, Daniela stood up from her seat.
That day, Winslow turned himself in.
When the truth about Brylee's murder came to light,it sent shockwaves through everyone.
Compassion flowed for Brylee, while resentment surged against the association. Daniela, cloaked in mourning black, made her solitary way to Brylee's grave.
"Mom,justice has been served on those who wronged you.Have you seen? Your son-in-law's name is Cedric Phillips. I hesitated to introduce him earlier, fearing our marriage might crumble under the strain of these troubles. Should the opportunity arise, I'll bring him by to meet you."
She paused, gathering her thoughts, then added, "I'm also carrying a child. We don't know yet if it's a boy or a girl, but Cedric is overjoyed. I believe you would have been ecstatic too, delighting in the chance to dote on your grandchild. It's truly a shame. Mom, l promise to lead a good life. You don't need to worry about me anymore."
As dusk embraced the sky, a vibrant red hue bled across the horizon.
With a gentle smile, Daniela laid down a bouquet of flowers, whispering, "Mom, I'll come see you again soon."
On the same day, Elite Lux's and Phillips Group's websites announced Daniela's pregnancy.
To commemorate this joyous news, Elite Lux slashed prices on all luxury items by fifty percent, igniting a thrilling shopping spree! Meanwhile, a figure glared at the Elite Lux building,fists clenched in silent fury.