Chapter 280

They originally thought that Michael just didn't love Isabella, but the fact that he could manage the entire Brown Group's family business showed that he was still smart.

But now, he actually disregarded Isabella and their baby for the mistress Violet.

Atticus, with a dark expression, couldn't control his emotions and kicked Michael.

"Isabella has never treated you badly, and this is how you repay her. If you hadn't refused to divorce her, she wouldn't have been harmed by a mistress like Violet. Michael, remember this, if Isabella dies, it's all because of you!"

Atticus's voice was cold and harsh, and the pressure he exuded was suffocating.

Even Holden, who was beside him, was intimidated by Atticus's aura.

This was the first time he had seen Atticus so angry.

Atticus's hands were clenched into fists, as if he was ready to kill him.

"You just said that Isabella had been targeted for a while. Since when?"

Michael, enduring the severe pain in his body, leaned against the railing and gasped for breath.

When he discovered Isabella approaching Glamour Oasis, he had promptly advised her to stay away, thinking that this would keep her out of danger.

He didn't expect that those people were not only targeting him but also extending their reach to Isabella.

Hearing that Michael hadn't even considered Isabella's safety, Atticus felt even more heartbroken.

"Isabella has never had any enemies, but just when you got involved with this woman named Violet, someone offered a high price for every piece of information about her."

"Michael, now you know when she was targeted?"

Atticus pressed him with questions, not giving Michael any chance to catch his breath.

"Things have come to this point, and you're still protecting that murderer Violet. Can you look me in the eye and say that this has nothing to do with your hidden mistress Violet?"

Michael knew he was in the wrong but also knew that arguing at this moment was pointless.

He thought carefully and asked, "Atticus, Holden, since you know Isabella was targeted, did you find any useful clues at that time?"

"I suspect that this matter involves more than just Violet; there might be a larger force behind her."

"What do you mean by that? Are you trying to exonerate Violet?" Holden retorted.

Michael shook his head seriously. He thought of something he had overlooked and looked up at Atticus, "Atticus, when you were stationed abroad in your youth, did you ever hear of the Adri Family?"

As the eldest son of the Wilson Family, Atticus's thoughts were naturally sharper than most. He immediately reacted.

"Are you saying that Isabella might have been targeted by someone from this family, which is why she was harmed?"

Michael didn't believe that Isabella would really be in trouble, but hearing the word "harmed" repeatedly from his uncles made his heart ache.

Suppressing the pain in his heart, he continued, "What we can confirm is that Violet was sent by this family to approach me. If this explosion conspiracy is indeed related to her, it means that the Adri Family is the one trying to harm Isabella."

Hearing this, Atticus and Holden exchanged a glance, not fully trusting Michael's words.

Especially Holden, who couldn't calm down to discuss the reasons behind it when Isabella was still missing.

"Atticus, don't believe his nonsense. Isabella's current whereabouts are unknown because of him. Investigating the people behind this is for later. Right now, I just want to avenge Isabella."

"Holden, listen to me. I don't believe Isabella is really..."

"Shut up!"

Holden couldn't listen to another word. Seeing Michael's face made him want to beat him up.

Atticus didn't intervene but didn't stop it either.

Michael's bodyguards, having received previous orders, didn't dare to step forward and could only watch as Michael was beaten black and blue.

Just when they thought Michael might not make it through today, a man in a wheelchair was pushed in front of them.

"Stop it!"

Seeing the chaotic scene, especially Michael's battered face, Nolan frowned and promptly stopped Holden.

"Holden, stop."

Seeing that it was Nolan, Holden recognized him and, after landing one last punch on Michael's face, got up angrily.

He said to Nolan, "You're Nolan from the Brown Family? I know you usually treat Isabella well, but today's matter has nothing to do with you. We won't trouble the Brown Family. How we punish Michael is our private matter, and you can't interfere."

His words clearly indicated that he thought Nolan was meddling.

Holden frowned and waved him off, but Nolan had no intention of leaving. Instead, he wheeled himself in front of Holden.

"Holden, I know you're very angry right now, but I'm here not just for Michael, but for Isabella."

"What did you say?"

Holden raised an eyebrow, not believing what he heard.

Nolan took a deep breath, "Because I believe Isabella is not in trouble; she's still alive."

The words "she's still alive" instantly reignited hope in the three men.

But soon, Atticus and Holden lowered their heads, smiling bitterly.

As Isabella's uncles, they desperately wanted to believe she was still alive, but the explosion at the scene was so severe that not only people but even cars were burned to a crisp.

Moreover, the incident happened at Elysian Bridge, with no escape route other than the sea.

How could they believe that a pregnant woman like Isabella could survive such an accident?

"Nolan, I know you're trying to use this reason to save Michael, but do you believe what you're saying? The car Isabella was in was consumed by flames. How can we believe she's still alive? Leave!" Holden, filled with grief and anger, gestured for Nolan to leave.

Otherwise, he might lose control and even beat up Nolan, a member of the Brown Family.

Seeing this, Nolan knew that the three men in front of him were deeply saddened and wouldn't believe his words.

The only one who might believe him was already beaten to the point of dizziness, struggling to sit up.

"Nolan, say it again?"

Michael's voice was hoarse. Whether it was true or not, he was grateful for Nolan's words.

Nothing could make him more excited than someone firmly believing that Isabella was still alive.

"It's true, Isabella is still alive."

Knowing that these men didn't believe him, Nolan took out his phone from his pocket, pulled up a video, and showed it to Atticus and Holden.

"Atticus, Holden, look, before the accident happened, Isabella's car didn't drive onto the bridge."