In Brittany's eyes, a glimmer of determination shone as she replied, "Alright."
Robert, upon hearing her answer, couldn't contain his excitement. "Do I need to come pick you up?"
"No need."
Brittany hung up the phone and found Kari to give her some instructions before leaving.
Watching her depart, Kari couldn't help but feel uneasy. However, she recalled Brittany's words about keeping this matter a secret from others.
So all she could do was wait!
Dustin Manor, located on the west side, had remained untouched for many years.
Brittany drove towards Dustin Manor. The dilapidated and secluded courtyard was overgrown with vegetation, exuding a creepy atmosphere.
Sure enough, Robert was there.
"What are you all waiting for? Control her quickly!" he commanded as he saw Brittany's arrival, waving his hand to signal several bodyguards hidden in the shadows.
Brittany sensed danger and wanted to run away.
But she was immediately caught by the bodyguards. They skillfully restrained her, tying her hands and feet with ropes.
Brittany stared at Robert with a mix of anger and sorrow. "You deceived me?"
Her gaze fell on the photo of Julie Russell-Dustin on the table, feeling heartbroken. "I am your daughter. Why do you always choose to abandon me whenever it suits you? Mum, look at what kind of despicable man you chose! He never had any regard for both of us. Why are you so foolish? Because of this man, you offended the Russell family and ended up depressed and dead!"
Robert felt her piercing stare and glanced at the photo of his ex-wife.
Uncharacteristically, a hint of self-reproach flashed in his eyes as he crouched before her and said, "Bri, as long as you don't participate in the competition, and don't stand in Patrina's way, I can give you whatever you want. Why can't you just be Patrina's supporting character? Why must you compete for the lead role? You were the one who plagiarized and ruined your own future—"
Before Robert could finish his sentence, Brittany spat at him mockingly, "Get lost!"
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