Chapter 260: Suspicion
James looked at Grace coldly, his frustration building over Eric’s cryptic message about "that man." Grace was usually surrounded by her circle of close friends, rarely giving anyone a reason to suspect infidelity. Yet, Eric’s words had stirred doubts.
Grace’s eyes flashed with surprise, but she quickly composed herself. "What could I possibly have done? I’ve done nothing wrong! My conscience is clear," she said, trying to sound confident.
James smirked, his doubt obvious. "Then why did Eric ask Henry to relay a message to you about a man? He told Henry to tell this man to come forward, or he’d release a recording. That recording isn’t about Henry—it’s about you. Henry tried to lie to me just now, but I know he’s covering for you!"
Grace’s heart raced, and she felt a chill creep over her. What did Eric know? Could he have figured out the identity of that man?
"James, don’t believe Eric’s nonsense! He’s deliberately trying to create misunderstandings between us! Henry... Henry has feelings for Ella, and that’s why he’s siding with them." In her desperation, Grace even threw her own son under the bus, hoping to divert attention away from herself.
James frowned, sensing something off. Henry’s panic earlier had seemed genuine, not something easily faked. Grace’s quickness to blame their son only deepened his suspicions. Henry was never one to lie easily, yet Grace was quick to accuse him.
"Is that so? Are you sure you’re not lying to me?" James asked, his voice tinged with doubt as he studied Grace’s face.
Grace forced a bitter smile and clasped his hand tightly. "James, you must see what Eric is doing. He’s trying to destroy us! Ever since... well, since I inadvertently caused Victoria’s death, he’s held a grudge against me."
James fell silent. Grace wasn’t wrong—Eric had indeed blamed her for his mother’s suicide. But something about her explanation didn’t sit right. Grace had always spoken kindly of Eric before, urging James to make peace with him. Yet, ever since Grace’s scandal had come to light, her tone had shifted, and she frequently spoke ill of Eric.