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?”

a dog I keep around. Something to toy with when I am bored.”

Mariela frowned.

Jaime is working for him.

had been on the brink of bankruptcy, miraculously

even met? Hadn’t Nikolas

gaze, Mariela pondered their connection, barely noticing his next words.

he noted her distraction.“I

back to attention. His earlier words “You will find out soon enough” resurfaced in her mind. Fear struck her heart, and she asked urgently, “You already called

head, watching her reaction. “Didn’t you say you two have nothing to do with each

his pockets, smirking, “Afraid he will come here

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

you are so fond of acting, why not put on a grand performance for me? If I am entertained, I might