<b>Chapter </b><b>631 </b>


    Brandon clenched his jaw, resolute. “Uncle Damon, Vrie really misunderstood. You’re the bigger person here. Don’t hold a grudge against her.”


    Vrie broke free from Brandon’s grip, stepping forward to face Damon again.


    “I don’t need his forgiveness. Even if it costs me my life today, I’m going to get justice for N!” she snapped.


    Damon let out a coldugh. “Justice? What do you think you know?”


    Realizing Damon’s fury, Brandon quickly grabbed Vrie’s arm, saying, “Vrie, you’ve really


    misunderstood. That woman is N. It’s my fault for calling you earlier–I should have told you in person. Hurry and apologize to my uncle!”


    Vrie shook off his hand, her tone icy. “Why should I apologize? Fine, if you say that woman is N, then bring her out right now! I want to see just how much she looks like the real deal!”


    As her words fell, the temperature around them seemed to drop sharply.


    Brandon didn’t dare look at Damon. Nheless, he suppressed his fear and sneaked a nce at him, calling out weakly, “Uncle Damon…” Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    “Brandon, are you really willing to throw away years of hard work for a woman?” Damon asked.


    He had the power to ce Brandon as CEO of the Sumner Group, and he could just as easily have him packing the next day.


    Brandon froze, his hands clenching involuntarily at his sides.


    Beside him, Vrie frowned, gritting her teeth.


    “Damon, I’m the one who hit you. There’s no need to drag anyone else into this. Just bring that woman out immediately! If she really is N, I’ll let you p me a hundred times!” she dered.


    Damon’s intense gazended on her, exuding an oppressive force. He asked tly, “Are you ordering me?” Vrie met his stare, enunciating each word, “Are you too afraid to let her out? Is that it?”


    Damon’s expression darkened. “Why would I be afraid? Besides, she’s already asleep. Just because you want a pointless answer doesn’t mean I should wake her up!”


    At his words, Vrie’s expression turned mocking.


    “If she really were N, you wouldn’t be making excuses. Damon, what you’re doing is an insult to N, and 1 won’t let it slide<b>!</b>” she shot back.


    As her words hung in the air, everything seemned to freeze.


    Brandon, who had been silent, turned to Damon and made a firm decision. “Uncle Damon, as long as you let Vrie go, I’ll give you all the shares I have.”


    Damon didn’t respond, his expression menacing.


    Just as the tension reached a breaking point, N walked down the stairs, drawn by themotion.


    “What’s all this noise?” she asked.


    Everyone turned to her.


    The moment Vrie saw N, she froze in shock.


    N’s eyes widened with surprise as she saw Vrie. She gasped, “Vrie?”


    Vrie stared at her in disbelief. “N, is it really you?”


    She gazed at N, hardly able to process what was happening.


    “Yes, it’s me,” N said, stepping forward.


    She reached out to take Vrie’s hand, but Vrie pulled away.


    Looking between N and Damon, Vrie suddenly sneered. “I once thought we were the best of friends, with no secrets between us. It seems I overestimated our friendship.“1


    She turned to leave.


    N rushed forward, grabbing her arm. “Vrie, please let me exin.’


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    Vrie shook off N’s hand, tears welling in her eyes. “Exin? I’ve been heartbroken over your disappearance for five years, and you’ve been hiding the fact that you’re alive all this time. Did you ever think of me as a friend?<b>” </b>


    N’s face filled with guilt. “Vrie, it’s not what you think. There are so many reasons behind this. Please, let me exin everything.”