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?”

I keep around.

Mariela frowned.

Jaime is working

wonder the Herman Group, which had been on the brink of bankruptcy, miraculously revived. Nikolas

even met? Hadn’t

gaze, Mariela pondered their connection,

expression grew impatient as he noted her distraction.“I am

attention. His earlier words “You will find out soon enough” resurfaced in her

Nikolas lazily tilted his head, watching her reaction. “Didn’t you say you two have nothing to do with each other? Why

into his pockets, smirking, “Afraid

not just about him. Anyone in his place,

think I would believe that?” His amusement deepened. “You two really like putting on a show. Since you are so fond