A Replacement Bride

Chapter 407 A Decision

"You are…" Emmanuel paused for a moment before shifting his gaze toward the car. "Wait. Did Jayden bail me out?"

Hansel didn't answer. He merely beckoned Emmanuel to enter the car.

Emmanuel's face fell, but he got into the car, and Hansel quickly returned to the driver's seat and drove away. Emmanuel looked beside him and saw Jayden. Curious, he asked, "Why are you here?" When he noticed the scar on Jayden's face, he added, "And what's with your face?"

Jayden hated it when people talked about his face. His face fell for a moment, but then he smiled. It was a fake smile, of course. "I'm surprised you still have the time to worry about me, Mr. Gray."

Emmanuel tensed up. "What do you mean? Are you here to laugh at me? Technically speaking, I'm your uncle, Jayden."

Jayden didn't even care what he said, but he nodded. "Yes, our families used to be friends. I know the Grays think my family is beneath them now, but you can't deny we used to be partners. Technically, yes, you are my uncle."

you. You didn't think I bailed you out just to laugh at you, did you? Do you know how many people are watching you and your company? It's not easy to bail

wasn't grateful at all. He knew Jayden bailed him out for a reason. "Your family might not have made it to the top ranks, but you've run your family's company well. You won't do anything for nothing in return. So, what is

so easy talking to smart people," he teased, but

cracked the world's biggest joke. "You can do something even the banks can't? This isn't a small loan, you know. My company needs a big sum of money to get back on its feet. Stop fooling around. Just because you made some money doesn't mean you can help us out. Even if we're in a decline, we are still the biggest company around.

didn't really get mad. He crossed his legs and tapped lightly on his knee. He looked like someone in control right now. "Mr. Gray, you are limited by your experience. Never deny someone's capabilities. My family's company isn't the same as it was,

of hesitation later, he asked, "If you're

"I know you're a smart man, so don't ask anything you shouldn't ask. Knowing too much isn't a good thing. Just know that I can save

that attitude; it made him feel like he was beneath Jayden in this case. It was annoying, but more than that, he was curious. What is he trying to do? And he's so confident. Does

his thoughts, Jayden tapped his knee faster, his patience waning. "We're almost at your home. Are you done thinking?" He paused and narrowed his eyes. "Or are you giving up your revenge? Don't forget who did this