Chapter 127

"Renee, please don’t say that. Uncle Carl has his reasons for everything. Just take care of yourself while I’m away," Travis replied hastily, trying to reassure her.

So she was right.

Renee clenched her phone, a wave of anger surging through her. Carl was so ruthless that he was willing to remove anyone who helped her, just to protect Annie.

Travis had been sent on so many business trips, one after another, gradually being pushed away from the core of the Grey family’s power, until he, the eldest grandson of the family, was eventually exiled abroad. Carl truly was a cold and heartless man.

Standing in the chilly wind, Renee lowered her head and said softly, “I’m sorry, Travis. It’s my fault you’re in this situation.”

“Don’t be silly. You’re overthinking this. Maybe Uncle Carl is just really busy negotiating with Ms. Johnson from Hillside Estates, and he can’t go himself, so he’s sending me instead,” Travis said, still defending Carl.

But Renee picked up on the familiar name.

“Ms