First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 421

Chapter 421

Mariela swallowed nervously. “There is no point in taking me,” she said, “Lennon and I are nothing to each other anymore. You can’t use me to threaten him.”

“Oh?” Seeing her retreat, Nikolas took a step forward, locking eyes with her.

“You will find out soon enough.”

His lips curled into a faint smile as he looked at Mariela. “Ms. Logan truly is a rare beauty. No wonder both Lennon and Jaime can’t seem to let

you go.”

Mariela took another step back, suspicion flashing through her gaze.“You know Jaime?”

shrugged casually.“He’s just a dog I keep around. Something

Mariela frowned.

Jaime is

brink of bankruptcy, miraculously revived. Nikolas was

have they even met? Hadn’t Nikolas

gaze, Mariela pondered their connection, barely noticing his

impatient as he noted her distraction.“I am talking to you.”

in her mind. Fear struck her heart, and she asked urgently, “You already called

her reaction. “Didn’t you say you two have nothing to

pockets, smirking, “Afraid he will come

herself to stay calm.“I don’t want to be responsible for someone’s death. It is not just about him. Anyone in his place, I would not want them to take

show. Since you are so fond of acting, why not put on a grand performance for me? If I