Chapter 561:

Tracy turned away, her voice weary. "I don't know," she said. "Let's talk about this later."

Elyse nodded. At that moment, Driscoll approached, saying politely, "Miss Bernard, your lunch is served. Please, enjoy it."

Tracy nodded in acknowledgment and slowly rose to go to the dining room.

Elyse considered accompanying Tracy, but a call from the hospital interrupted her. They requested her presence in a few days for a regular checkup.

Calculating the dates, Elyse realized it was time. She decided to call Jayden, asking if he could accompany her the day after tomorrow.

Meanwhile, outside Crestwell Healthcare Center, Brook sat in his car, a cigarette dangling from his lips. He exhaled smoke into the confined space.

Corrie approached, her footsteps echoing on the pavement. Dressed in a black coat and boots, she exuded an aura of authority. She opened the car door and slipped inside.

Once inside, Corrie couldn't hide her irritation. "Such bad luck! Elyse has been discharged. It'll be much harder to reach her now that she's home."

Brook remained silent, continuing to smoke.

Corrie's frustration boiled over. She kicked him, her heel leaving a stain on his black trousers.

Seeing the stain, Brook lost his composure. "Are you out of your mind? Get out of the car!" he yelled.

Corrie raised her voice. "You're the one who's lost it! If you can't follow your grandpa's simple commands, disappear! Of all the men in the Owen clan, fate had to pair me with you! What sheer misfortune!"

With each word, Corrie's anger intensified. This was their moment to ascend within the clan. Success would curry favor with Enzo, securing their elevated and steadfast positions. Yet, Brook seemed utterly unmotivated. She had dragged him there that day.

Pointing at Brook's face, Corrie scolded him. "You worthless piece of garbage! All you do is work at your dead-end job. What has it gained you? Your grandfather still looks down on you!"

Brook chuckled scornfully. "Oh really? And what are you getting at? You think I don't deserve you? If you're so eager to switch partners, be my guest. Remember, your parents pleaded with my mother to set us up, not the other way around!"

He continued, "How could I ever value you, a woman even Jayden rejected? You're far too full of yourself."

She couldn't believe his audacity, especially since he was the useless one, now blaming her.

Brook's mood darkened at the sight of Corrie; not even a cigarette could quell his annoyance. He inhaled deeply before crushing it in the ashtray.

Corrie, struggling to contain her rage, said, "I've learned that Elyse is coming to the hospital for a checkup in a few days. We need to seize this chance to take Elyse away and end her pregnancy."

Brook questioned, "Do you really think that will work? Jayden isn't foolish. Do you believe he'd let us take her away?"

Frustrated, Corrie snapped, "We have to make it work, no matter how unlikely. Your grandfather expects a swift resolution. Failure isn't an option."

Brook sneered, finding Corrie's loyalty to his grandfather laughable.