Chapter 039
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Lyra turned to Brian, “Honey, what's this?” She asked, her voice laced with curiosity. Her husband has a stable job already according to him. He has no reason to steal from Martin, but now that lady Elizabeth was also present, she was starting to believe that Brian had a hand in it.

“Lyra, believe me, I didn't do it, you should have gotten used to them always coming for me every time.” Brian explained softly.

Tyla scoffed, “So who took it? I stole from my husband?”

Brian sighed, “Perhaps there's no stolen money.”

Martin's expression cracked a little but he quickly composed himself. He pointed angrily at Brian, “You bastard, are you calling me a liar?!” He approached him, his hands holding Brian's collar, “I'm going to leave you today because I'm more than a thousand dollars. Don't try this cunning behavior with me again.” He spat as he pushed Brian to the ground.

At the same time, Harry's luxurious car arrived at the Brook's family mansion, in his black sleek latest edition Aston
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