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."

and he looked upset. Jayden continued, "But it doesn't matter now. What matters is my business with you. You didn't think

but he 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.

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 gaze was as sharp as a falcon's. "Your company is on the brink of collapse, and no

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. You know that,

deny someone's capabilities. My family's company isn't the same as it

he frowned. A moment of hesitation later, he asked, "If you're not going to rely on your company, then who's your

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

annoying, but more than that, he was curious. What is he trying to do? And he's so confident. Does he have some sort of power I'm not aware of? But the Halls having

in 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