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."

looked upset. Jayden continued, "But it doesn't matter now. What matters is my business with 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

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

It's just so easy talking to smart people," he teased, but then he stopped smiling, and his gaze was

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

would say that, so he 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

Jayden was so confident, and he frowned. A moment of hesitation later, he asked, "If you're not going to rely

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

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 he have some

almost at your home. Are you done thinking?" He paused and narrowed his eyes. "Or are you giving