Emilie's eyes widened in disbelief, while Evelyn's breath caught in her throat.
For a moment, neither woman said anything. The announcement had caught them both off guard, and it took Emilie a few seconds to process what Brandon had just said.
However, considering the gravity of what her daughter had done and the potential consequences for the entire Roberts family, even Evelyn found herself struggling to defend her.
"Grounded?" Emilie managed to whisper, as though she couldn't believe Brandon would actually go that far.
"Permanently, in this house."
Brandon rose from his chair and reached for his phone on the desk before turning towards her.
"You are not going anywhere until you come up with a proper plan and proposal to recover the funds. I want something concrete, not another excuse or empty promise."
His tone left little room for negotiation, making it clear that he had no intention of entertaining any further arguments.
