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 easily

Mr.

has long held himself aloof, yet now he proposes a cooperation, a gesture beneath his

leveraging Nathan’s son? It seems he

Am I mistaken?”

regarded Kenneth with

“Do enlighten me.

Kenneth’s demeanor shifted abruptly.

your concern,

Gomez.

all stand to gain and share the

can

silent, signaling to his subordinate

bodyguard, obediently approached,

take on this

he was tuned in to the instructions

urged discreetly

Nathan’s suspicions churned.

Mr.

gave himself

orchestrating Everett’s involvement in Colby’s

to this than

Mr.

to

Fletcher nodded.

“Mr.

afford to

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