NovelsFreeChapter 1158: "But your family'sworth makes that look like pocket change, doesn't it?" His face tightened. "What are you implying? I don't follow." "You offer crumbs, then expect eternal loyalty in return. Keep him grateful. Keep him small... Tell me, Mr. McCoy, who taught you to treat people like that?" His eyes narrowed. "I'm offering a solid deal. What does that have to do with my family's money?" "Nothing? Are you sure about that?" Daniela leaned forward. “In business, I've learned one thing. There's always a price. You know that too. Don't pretend you don't run the numbers." Nikolas stiffened. His gaze cooled.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDaniela leaned back in her chair and stared at the Phillips Group building across the street. "Let's not play games." Nikolas opened his mouth, but Daniela cut him off. "You released Caiden from the mental institution." He froze in place.
Seconds passed. Then he lowered his eyes. When he looked back up, the friendly mask he wore earlier was gone. Only cold calculation remained.
"You know who I am," he said, meeting her eyes. "You know why I chere." Daniela nodded. "I do." Nikolas' expression grew colder. "You're thinking of helping him, aren't you?" His eyes bore into Daniela's, unyielding and intense.
Daniela lifted the cup again, took a slow sip, and set it down. "You think I'm not capable of that?" Nikolas leaned forward. His stare darkened. "You wouldn't dare." Daniela laughed, her voice calm but firm. Her eyes never left his. "Try me." Daniela's glare burned with murderous intent.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe air was crisp. She had thrown on a loose pink coat, looking effortlessly pretty. People passing by couldn't help but glance at her twice.
Across from her, Nikolas sat stiff as a board. It felt like he was staring into the eyes of something dark and unholy.
She watched him closely. Every tiny Every tiny move he made didn't escape her.
"Don't forget who I am, Nikolas," she said. "I outdid your father and becthe world's wealthiest. I used to have nothing-no resources, no family backing-and yet! reached the position your father holds today. Needto remind you how your family has becthe world's richest? When I was lying in a coma, your father swooped in. Your so-called family pride? It means nothing to me. You're sitting on what used to be mine. And I was willing to hand it over to Cedric. So quit waving your money around like it matters toor Cedric. Got that?"
Nikolas went still. His face lost all warmth. "You're really choosing m Cedric over the McCoy family? You used to be something, but that was then. If you cross my family now, don't expect it to end well." Daniela banged her cup down. "Go ahead. Try me." Nikolas' breath turned ragged. His rage cout in full.
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