NovelsFreeChapter 1344: It was his secretary on the other end of the line. "Sir, the front desk just called. A Ms. Lewis is downstairs, claiming to be the mother of your friend Belinda. Should we allow her up?" Johnson's brows arched in mild surprise.
Belinda's mother was here to see him? A subtle smirk crossed his lips as if a thought had just clicked into place. "Send her up,” he said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Understood, sir." Ten minutes later, Holley was ushered into the reception room.
"Ms. Lewis, to what do I owe the visit?" Johnson reclined on the sofa, one leg crossed over the other, his gaze cool as he studied Holley.
"Mr. Hoffman," Holley began, her voice stiff with formality, "I'm here because of Niko.” Cutting past any pleasantries, she dove straight into her purpose.
"Is that so?" Johnson's brow lifted slightly.
Holley swallowed hard before meeting his eyes. "I'm not sure if Belinda has told you, but here's the situation. I owe Timothy a tremendous debt-he saved my life once, and I've never forgotten it. Timothy approached me, asking for my help to free his son. So..." She hesitated for a moment before continuing, "I know it's forward ofto cto you like this, but for Belinda's sake, could you please dothis favor and release Niko?" After listening, Johnson let out a low chuckle. “If this is truly for Belinda's sake, shouldn't she be the one making the request? You and I are practically strangers, Ms. Lewis." Holley's face tightened, a flicker of discomfort crossing her features. "I've already spoken to Belinda about this, but she's... She is cold towardright now. She doesn't want to listen to anything I say." Johnson's tone sharpened with mockery. "If Belinda won't even listen to you, why should I?" Holley was struck silent.
Biting her lip in frustration, she looked at Johnson with a pleading expression. "I'm begging you, please let Niko go." Johnson cast her a sidelong glance, a faint, derisive smile curling his lips. "You could sell out your own daughter for personal gain. Do you really expectto believe you would go to all this trouble just for a so-called debt of gratitude?" Holley's face paled in an instant, her expression one of utter humiliation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJohnson's words cut deep.
Yet, needing his cooperation, Holley didn't dare show her frustration.
Before she could muster a response, Johnson spoke again. "Perhapsm Timothy's got sleverage over you, and that's why you're so desperate to help his son?"
Holley's face shifted once more, a brief glint of unease flashing in her eyes.
She quickly masked it, letting out a weary sigh. "You're overthinking this. Timothy really Y really saved my life years ago. So, I'm just asking you to show smercy and let Niko go this time."
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