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.

notion of exploiting them

I’m not one to be

Mr.

held himself aloof, yet now he

to advise me on leveraging Nathan’s

Am I mistaken?”

he regarded

“Do enlighten me.

Kenneth’s demeanor shifted abruptly.

not your concern,

Gomez.

all stand to gain and share the

can we offer

signaling to his

obediently

on this

feigned contemplation, though he was tuned in

voice urged discreetly through

Nathan’s suspicions churned.

Mr.

finally gave

Everett’s involvement in

was more to this than mere

Mr.

be connected to

Fletcher nodded.

“Mr.

can’t afford to

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