Chapter 1304

An indeterminate time passed, and Cory finally regained his senses. “Mr. Farwell, I was wrong! I won't ever dare to do this again. Aubree forced me!” He begged for mercy in a panic and spoke without considering his word choices. “I don't want the money. Please let me go. I'll scram!”

He got up from the chair and wanted to escape the office as soon as possible because that place felt like hell to him due to the gloomy aura emitted by Lucian.

Cory didn't want to stay there for a second longer.

“Stop right there,” Lucian uttered just as Cory reached the office door.

At the same time, Cayden moved and stood at the doorway, blocking Cory's path. Cayden gestured at the latter for him to retrace his steps.

Remorse washed over Cory as he was trapped inside the office by Lucian and Cayden.

If he could turn back time, he wouldn't have met with Lucian no matter what.

Realizing there was no longer hope for him to run away, Cory turned around and gazed at Lucian, having only the courage to do so while keeping a safe distance from him. “What else can I do for you, Mr. Farwell?”

to his feet from behind the desk and glanced at Cory with

ears. Am I really able to acquire money from Lucian? I'm

voice rang again. “But

slapped Cory across his

in that industry for so

a task for him after

that task wouldn't

Cory was left with

of having Lucian force him to take on the job, he figured he might as well seize that opportunity to get on Lucian's good side by

Farwell, how can I be of help?

standing at

Cayden nodded politely.

his way to the reception room.

returned to the Pearson

still a little weak when she got out of the car. She nearly fell to

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