Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 2085

“My strictness was born of high hopes, not harshness.

” Norton’s voice softened, his eyes moistening.

“Over the last twenty years, you’ve not only succeeded me at the helm of Payne Group, but you’ve also risen to be a leading figure in Stastle.

”

Nathan exhaled slowly, his tone steady.

“What are you trying to tell me? Is this a walk down memory lane?”

Norton exhaled deeply.

“You’ve grown strong, making decisions on your own, no longer heeding my words.

I sent Kern to fetch you, yet you did not return.

Without feigning illness, how else could I have brought you back?”

Feeling unfairly accused, Nathan responded, “My respect for you is immense, yet I have my limits.

You know me well; I will not stand by while those I cherish are harmed.

I’ll confront anyone who poses a risk, regardless of who they are.

Ronan has been imprisoned for just two days, suffering minimally, yet you’re so troubled.

You used the truth about my parents’ car accident to manipulate me into releasing Ronan, even feigning illness to have me return.

that you deeply care for

”

confronted with this accusation, found himself at a loss for

he attempted to persuade Nathan through the bond of family

“Nathan, I’m aging.

two grandsons, you and Ronan, and one

met tragic fates early in

you and Ronan clashing over the family’s wealth and

”

out

recoiled, avoiding his

and shifted the conversation

accident, but only if you agree to release Mylo and Ronan from

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expression grew stern; he paused momentarily before conceding,

”

Norton was momentarily surprised.

numerous justifications, yet Nathan’s swift agreement caught

washed over Norton, though a flicker of

the accident

assisted him in evading repercussions by hiding the truth about my son

”

skepticism deepened, distrusting

was that? Do I know him? You dislike

I heard of anyone who saved your

of a life-saving gesture was

could there have been silence

was convinced that Norton’s explanation was