From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 552

“So, you noticed I was provoking him.”

“Crystal clear”

Ben knew Debra’s personality. She’d never stir the pot without a reason. But every word she had spoken earlier was aimed at Edgar’s weakest spots. While he might have appeared outwardly calm, Ben could sense that inside, he was already fuming

“You can tell it, but he’s too caught up in his pride to realize it,” Debra sald, a sly smile tugging at her lips. Edgar wants to take down Oscar. If he can’t negotiate with me, he’ll turn to someone else. We’ll give him exactly what he’s looking for, just enough to make him act rech

Ben caught on to her strategy. “You’re setting a trap for him.”

Debra nodded. “Tomorrow, have our people reach out to him. Someone like Edgar, with his massive ego, won’t be able to handle the humiliation for long. He’ll rush into action and try to find allies who’ll help him

go against us.”

“But won’t he think about the consequences?”

already spelled out the consequences for him. If Edgar cared about the fallout,

focused on expanding his influence in Seamar City

wealth of the Odom family give him a false sense of security. He believed that even if he made a few bad moves, their

of business: never underestimate your opponent. Sooner

room, Edgar had reached his breaking point. With a loud crash, he flipped the table

rushed in, alarmed by the noise. “Sir. What

all resources. I don’t care how much it costs, but within a month,! want Oscar erased from every

did the conversation with Ms. Frazier

icy, the memory of Debra’s condescending

his mind, Debra was just relying on Juan and Marion’s influence. Yet she

clenched his fists, his jaw

meant what I said. Within a month, I want Oscar gone. Whatever

we

think I can’t take them

that Seamar City isn’t exactly our