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

but you've run your family's company well. You won't do anything for nothing in return. So, what

mad. In fact, he chuckled. "I expect no less from a veteran like you, Mr. Gray. Guess I can't hide it now. It's just so easy talking to smart people," he teased, but then he stopped smiling, and his

looked at Jayden like he had just 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

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, and I'm not just representing the company. Even without it, I can still save

and he frowned. A moment of hesitation later, he asked,

don't ask anything you shouldn't ask. Knowing too much isn't a good thing. Just know that I can save

is he trying to do? And he's so confident. Does

thoughts, Jayden tapped his knee faster, his patience waning. "We're almost at your home. Are you done thinking?" He