---- Chapter 280 own. Antonio shot Michelle a comforting glance and replied nonchalantly, "Mom, you're fooled by Grace. "The fire? That was just her way of trying to get attention. She's all bark and no bite. She'd never really hurt herself." Camille fixed her son with a long, hard look, then let out a sigh, and shook her head. She said, "If you don't trust me, then trust the police. Take Tyler down to the station and pick up Grace's things.

"See for yourself if Grace was lying!" Antonios face flickered with emotion, but his voice was as firm as steel. "Not a chance. Grace set that fire on purpose, just trying to get Tyler and me over." Michelle's voice was barely a whisper. "Mrs. Kaufman, you got Antonio wrong. Grace duped ---- Chapter 280 Antonio in the past. That's why he's not buying what she says." "Go see for yourself, and you'll know if it's true or not,' said Camille. Antonio's chest heaved sharply. He nodded.

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"Fine, I'll go check it out. I'm curious to see what schemes she's cooked up this time!" He marched toward the door. Yet, he'd left Michelle behind. Only when Michelle came hustling out, gasping for air, did he pause. A sudden, uneasy feeling washed over him for no apparent reason. It was like a weight was pressing down on his chest, making breathing a struggle. ---- Chapter 281 Chapter 281 In the car, Antonio's face was grim. "Sorry, the number you dialed is not available right now.

Please try again later,' the automated voice droned. He got the same message three times in a row. Next, Antonio dialed Tyler's number. Dead silence was on the other end. Michelle, noticing Antonio's eyes never strayed her way, rubbed her arm and let out a quiet wince. Antonio still didn't react at all. Two calls, two failures. Antonio's frustration was as Clear as day, his eyes sparking with irritation. "Floor it!" The driver hit the gas, the car lurching forward.