Chapter 81

Bethany smiled faintly. "Because I didn't do what she wanted. In her eyes, I guess that counts as disobedience." Her tone was light, as if Diana treating her this way was nothing unusual. But Silas caught the sadness that flickered through her eyes. He took a deep breath and stood up. "Get some rest tonight. Don't think about anything else." Then, he added, "If this happens again, drop my name. You're not a widow. You have a husband to back you up." With that, Silas strode out of the room, leaving Bethany stunned. Someone to back her up? Bethany's expression shifted slightly. Aside from her grandmother, it had been a long time since anyone had stood up for her. Was Silas always this kind? … "What? You're saying Brennan Group took it?" Gary's face darkened as he listened to his assistant's report. He didn't wait a moment before calling his wife. "Diana, did you smooth things over with Beth like I asked?" Diana's heart clenched. "What's wrong? Did something happen?" Gary's voi