Chapter 449 The Stolen Ring
“Did they say anything else tonight?”
Tracy was desperate to know what the Sue family had talked to Eliza about all day.
The bodyguard beside her thought for a moment and replied, “Doesn’t seem like they discussed much else. Just talked about Ms. Sue’s mother’s belongings. It seems they returned this time just to search for some of her mother’s things–specifically, a ring.”
When she heard it was a ring, Tracy frowned. “They came all the way back just for a ring?”
“Not just that. Mr. Hayes even bought the earliest flight and is heading back to Westbrook right now to retrieve the ring himself.”
“What kind of ring is that important?”
Tracy had never heard of a ring so valuable that even Mr. Hayes had to go personally to retrieve it.
“I don’t know the details,” the bodyguard admitted.
Tracy furrowed her brow. “If the ring is that important… what if I’m the one who delivers it? Wouldn’t Tristan see me differently?”
Zayden immediately understood what she was thinking.
He said, “This isn’t something you should get involved in.”
“Oh? Afraid I’ll steal Eliza’s spotlight with her brothers?” Tracy sneered. “Didn’t expect you to be so concerned about her. It’s just a ring. Whether Nolan delivers it or I do, what’s the difference?”
She turned to the bodyguard and ordered, “Send our people in Westbrook to Nolan’s place immediately. If he’s the one going back for it, the ring must be at his home.”
“Yes, Miss.”
Tracy had already arranged for someone to track Eliza and knew exactly where Nolan lived.
She couldn’t believe a girl like Eliza–who hadn’t even officially gotten engaged–was already living with the guy, and the Sue brothers didn’t say a single word of reprimand.
That thought sat bitterly in her chest, but she swallowed it down.
She wanted the Sue brothers to see that only she deserved to be the real daughter of the Sue family. Only she deserved to be their little sister.
For years, people had believed she was the Sue family heiress. But the moment Eliza came back, she di
everything.
Tracy would never allow anyone to take what used to be hers.
Zayden frowned. As he started to get up, Tracy spoke coldly.
“If you’re thinking about warning Eliza and Nolan, I suggest you forget it. If you do, I swear you’ll never learn the truth about your mother’s car accident.”
Zayden’s fists clenched.
Tracy raised an eyebrow. “You know your Holt family is finished. You want answers about your mother death? I’m your only chance. I’m still the Tames family heiress–finding out what really happened is child‘ play for me. What, you think Eliza would help you after the way you treated her?”
Everyone knew what Zayden used to be like.
The almighty Mr. Holt, so arrogant and aloof, thinking no one was good enough for him. A flower on a mountain no one could reach.
But now? The Holt family had crumbled, and Mr. Holt was nothing but a pretty face.
Zayden’s fists tightened even more.
Tracy added, “Don’t stress. I’m just having my people steal the ring and hold onto it for safety. I’m not trying to sabotage Eliza and Nolan. After all, it’s something Tristan wants. Do you really think I’d let it go missing? It’s just a change in delivery–nothing more.”
Hearing that, Zayden’s clenched hands slowly began to relax.
Tracy smiled. “That’s better. I’m not some cruel, ruthless girl. I’m not out to hurt anyone. I just want to earn a little credit for myself. You’re my boyfriend. You should understand that.”
Zayden stayed silent.
Tracy’s smile only widened. “Just pretend you didn’t hear anything I just said. Otherwise… well, you know the consequences.”
Back in the Sue family estate.
Eliza had been waiting in her room for a long time.,
Nolan had promised to come back right after getting the ring.
But there was still no news.
Eliza had sent him several messages.
But none of them had been answered.
She frowned.
Weird… Did something happen in Westbrook?
Just then, her phone rang. It was Nolan calling.
There was background noise on the other end, like chaos.
Even Nolan’s voice sounded garbled.
Eliza asked, “What happened? Did something go wrong?”
“Someone got to my house before I did. The ring’s gone.”
“What?”
