Betrayed I Upgraded to His Billionaire Brother novel Chapter 199

**TITLE: Pushing the Edge 199**

**Chapter 199**

“Your beloved cousin,” she remarked, her tone as frosty as the expression etched upon her face.

“Gavin orchestrated everything—he was the one who unearthed the evidence and manipulated the situation. I’ve harbored suspicions about the circumstances surrounding his parents’ deaths for years. That’s precisely why he chose to distance himself from the main house; he was stealthily amassing his own power.”

Yet, as ruthless and decisive as Gavin was, he left the Windsor family reeling. There was no room for them to regroup or strategize.

In a mere three years, his influence burgeoned at an alarming rate. By the time Margaret began to grasp the enormity of what was unfolding, he had already seized control of a significant portion of Windsor Group.

After decades of leadership, Margaret found herself cornered into resignation.

She could have resisted, but the consequences would have been dire; Gavin’s other ventures would have swiftly devoured Windsor Group’s shares, obliterating what was once a formidable empire.

It seemed like a choice, yet in reality, escape was not an option.

In that moment, Margaret understood the true nature of the wolf they had nurtured within their ranks.

Theo stood there, struck dumb, his eyes wide in disbelief.

“Gavin? How could it possibly be him? My father was his uncle…”

When the police reopened the investigation, he had pondered every conceivable angle.

He had imagined it could be one of his father’s business adversaries. The thought of Gavin being involved had never even crossed his mind.

Before he could articulate his thoughts, Margaret delivered a shattering revelation. “Your uncle—Gavin’s father—was born of a mistress. An illegitimate son.”

Theo’s mind went blank, a void where understanding should have been.

Years of buried questions suddenly erupted to the surface, demanding answers.

He had often wondered why his grandmother had showered him with affection, why she seemed to harbor an unshakeable resentment towards Gavin, regardless of his actions.

Now, it all made sense.

**Elara’s POV**

Ever since I received the divorce papers, it felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from my shoulders.

The weight of my previous life had dissipated, allowing a newfound clarity to seep in.

Even my professional life seemed to flourish in the wake of this liberation.

The drug development project was progressing smoothly, and after countless days and nights dedicated to meeting our deadlines, I finally granted the research team a well-deserved day off.

Today, I relished the thought of not having to step foot in the institute. Once I wrapped up my duties at the clinic, I could head straight home and enjoy a moment of peace.

Since the New Year, the number of patients at the clinic had noticeably surged. With the research institute off my agenda for the day, I eagerly accepted as many extra appointments as I could.

As I prepared to leave, I glanced at the clock—it was nearly four in the afternoon.

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