Chapter 258 The One and Only

Ben’s mother’s surgery required around 120,000 dollars. After factoring in the cost of nutritional supplements and post–operative care, there wouldn’t be much left from the 150,000 dollars.

But now, having failed his mission, he had only received a 75,000–dollar deposit. He pushed back against Maggie, hoping his employer would value his quick thinking and pay the remaining amount.

It seemed even more critical now, given how the situation unfolded.

His reputation was already tarnished; if that was the case, why not shoulder the blame? Perhaps they wouldn’t hold back on that remaining balance by shielding the mastermind.

Having angered her, even if he was willing to expose the instigator, Maggie was unlikely to pay him off. This man wouldn’t let himself off easily, let alone the mastermind, who would surely send someone to deal with him.

In that scenario, it was wiser to protect the mastermind. At least he would only have one adversary against

him.

Perhaps, with this gesture, his mother’s surgery could still go smoothly.

Nathael ordered coldly. “Alex, spread my decree. All hospitals in Aquapolis are forbidden from treating him or his mother. Otherwise, they’ll be seen as my enemies.”

The statement landed with such force that it caused a stir in everyone’s hearts. Ben collapsed to the ground, his face ghastly pale.

For a few seconds, Ronald was stunned and instinctively turned towards Nathael.

Everyone could see he had a stern expression and a sharp gaze; clearly, he truly meant it.

They struggled to imagine how he was willing to go to such lengths to protect this woman.

Someone regained their composure and speculated, “What’s the story with this woman? Wasn’t she said to be an adopted daughter of the Camerons? How come, Mr. Harris?”

“She’s the Camerons‘ adopted daughter, but I heard she and Mr. Harris used to be friends. Previously, she even held a press conference to clear his name.”

“But looking at the two of them, they appear to be more than just friends.”

alliance with the Brays through marriage? What

been an official engagement.

never seen Mr. Harris defend a woman like this. You missed it earlier

fell on Maggie’s feet. They

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258 The One and

Beth sympathetically, knowing she was the one

instructions, Alex promptly responded, “Yes, Mr. Harris.”

coldly, “You can’t

The man’s imposing presence overwhelms him, instilling

seemed dangerously intimidating, as if every thought

the situation with deliberate

act

with a mix of soft and hard. tactics. Ben’s concern for his mother prompted

her eyes, she spotted Beth’s pale, expressionless

and Maggie could sense the defiance in Beth’s

mocking smile before locking eyes

in the next

His voice was choked with emotion. “I’ll say it. It was hers. She instructed me. She was upstairs just now, standing not far behind

and she reflexively protested. “Nonsense! I

as she maintained eye contact with Beth. “With

the facts, Maggie. You might bully a waiter, but don’t think you can pin an unfounded charge on me with just a

knew she couldn’t admit to

her reputation and put her character

derisively. “It seems Ms. Bray cannot tell right from wrong. The evidence is conclusive, and he has confessed. You’re accusing me of bullying him? Do you need me to be the one rolling down the stairs,

I mean. But you’ve been pressuring him with your words; it could seem like

that I’ve been nothing

instinctively looking towards

influence, but admitting it openly was out of the

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had publicly defended her.

would be a blow to her own dignity in

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