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

Chapter 2227

“Very well.

What does he propose?”

Kenneth affected an air of importance, motioning for a bodyguard to serve him coffee before divulging slowly.

“You’ve taken Nathan’s wife captive for a handsome ransom.

Yet, despite the passage of time, he refuses to yield.

Moreover, he’s dispatched a formidable contingent to encircle your villa.

Your tactics seem ill-advised; wouldn’t you agree?”

His smirk was borderline contemptuous.

Observing Everett’s crestfallen expression, he pressed on.

“Lucinda is no stranger to adversity, hence Nathan’s calm.

He doubts you’d dare harm her.

If you truly wish to provoke him, consider abducting his son as well.

It may just tip the scales in your favor.

”

Kenneth’s satisfaction was palpable.

After a protracted silence, Everett toyed with the polished jade cup in his hand before chuckling softly.

concede that the notion of

not one to be

Mr.

now he

me on leveraging Nathan’s

Am I mistaken?”

regarded

“Do enlighten me.

”

Kenneth’s demeanor shifted abruptly.

your

Gomez.

all stand to gain and share the risks

can we offer

remained silent, signaling to

disguised as a bodyguard, obediently approached,

on this

feigned contemplation, though he was tuned in to the

yes,” Nathan’s voice urged discreetly through the

Nathan’s suspicions churned.

Mr.

finally gave himself

was orchestrating Everett’s involvement in Colby’s

was more to

Mr.

be connected to the

Fletcher nodded.

“Mr.

we can’t afford to remain