Husband plans to kill me Chapter 372

Leo looked at me and said, "Even though Renee and I haven't divorced yet, I've heard about what you went through. The Jordan family really isn't full of good people, especially Brandon."

"Yeah," I replied, "but I think he's just trying to get his old position back or take over a project, using it as an excuse to ask me for money."

Leo took a sip of his coffee, his gaze suddenly becoming distant. "After all, he took over managing the company from you. That position must have brought him plenty of benefits. As the saying goes, it's hard to go from luxury to frugality. He's probably not used to his current lifestyle."

I nodded. "That makes sense. Otherwise, why would he keep causing trouble?"

Leo asked, "What are you planning to do? Just let him keep bothering you?"

"Of course not... He's already brought me enough trauma, and now he wants me to raise a child that's not even mine. I'm not going to be that fool."

"Someone else's child?" Leo was quite surprised.

I told him, "You forgot I mentioned this to you before. Yves isn't my child... He's Brandon and Shirley's."

I was actually testing Leo with this statement. I hadn't mentioned this to him before. If he knew, it definitely wasn't from me. And not many people knew about this; I didn't want too many people to know, to avoid affecting the children's future. If Leo knew, it would be very suspicious.

But he reacted as I expected, showing no particular emotion, making it hard for me to judge if he knew beforehand.

"What's going on? I don't remember you telling me..."

Leo said, patting his forehead, "Right, you definitely didn't tell me! Otherwise, I'd remember something this big!"

I said, "Since we're talking about it today, I'll tell you, but you must keep it a secret."

I wasn't worried about Leo spreading this around. Given his current situation, he and Briar needed to rely on me to establish themselves in this city. Doing something I didn't want wouldn't benefit him at all. But I brought up the child to draw us closer, to make him relax around me.

"It's like this... This also relates to a previous project of my company." I just recounted the story briefly.

Leo's mouth dropped open, "I can't believe it... That's outrageous."

"It really is. When I found Yves, I couldn't believe my child had been swapped like that."

I sighed in relief, "But now, everything's settled, and my children are with me."

Leo seemed to recall something, "Now that you mention it, I vaguely remember... I was just puzzled about the new child in your home and didn't ask much. Maybe it's just as you said?"

"Yeah, that must be it... I remember bringing the kids home, and you must have seen them. How could you not know?" I said, trying to keep the conversation light.

Leo frowned, and we both fell silent for a moment.

After a while, Leo broke the silence. "If that's the case, you're still raising Brandon's kid... You're quite generous."

"I had no choice," I sighed deliberately. "You know, I'm trying to get rid of him, so I wanted to ask if you had any ideas."

Leo smiled wryly. "What can I do? If I had any real power, I'd have divorced Renee a long time ago. I'd find Briar a stepmom better than Renee."

From Leo's words, I sensed there were significant issues between him and Renee. But they hadn't divorced yet, so no matter how nicely Leo spoke, I wouldn't easily believe him.

As I talked to Leo, I discreetly pressed the recording pen in my pocket. This trick was taught to me by Savannah. At first, I worried Leo might notice, but Savannah's high-tech device was small and discreet, without any red lights, making it very hidden.

Leo's dissatisfaction with the Jordan family and his attitude toward Renee made me realize he might be hiding more secrets. I decided to keep guiding him, hoping to extract more useful information.

Recalling Savannah and Royce's advice, I brought up Brandon again. "You're part of the Jordan family now. Can you tell me more about Brandon?"

I stirred my coffee with a spoon. "He's been causing trouble lately, and it's really bothering me. He's the father of the children, and every time he comes asking to see the kids, I feel uneasy... If he sues for custody, what should I do?"

The Jordan family was known for their ruthless tactics. Would they find other ways to cause trouble? I had been considering this. I wasn't just trying to get information; I was genuinely worried.

"Like you, even if you divorce your wife, you can't deny Briar is your child. If she fights for custody, what will you do?" I was also testing if Leo would divorce Renee.

Leo paused, lost in thought, his gaze suddenly vacant. After a while, he looked at me. "You seem to be asking a lot about Renee and me today."

"Sorry... This involves the Jordan family. Brandon and Renee are siblings, and I unintentionally put you in my shoes, wondering what they might do."

Leo sighed. "I hear you. Brandon is the children's father, after all."

I noticed a hint of unease in his voice and pressed further. "The Jordan family is ruthless. Do you think they'll use other means to pressure us?"

I added, "Even though Brandon and I are divorced, the Jordan family still has many members... Many were kicked out of the company, and I'm worried they'll band together."

Leo's expression darkened, perhaps realizing he was part of the Jordan family too. I felt he was acting strangely today.