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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.”

Harrises forming an alliance with the Brays through

place; there hasn’t been an official engagement. However, seeing

these years, I’ve never seen Mr. Harris defend a woman like this. You missed it

feet. They did indeed notice that, at

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the one the

promptly

scrutiny and said coldly, “You can’t possibly be naive enough

man’s imposing presence overwhelms him, instilling an involuntary

those narrow, dark eyes seemed dangerously intimidating, as if every thought and intention had nowhere to hide

same spot, pondering the situation with deliberate

act

mix of soft and hard. tactics. Ben’s

spotted Beth’s pale, expressionless face in the

and Maggie could sense the defiance in Beth’s

a mocking smile before

in the next moment,

with emotion. “I’ll say it. It was

turned pale, and she reflexively protested. “Nonsense! I don’t even know

contact with Beth. “With so many witnesses,

composure, “Let’s stick to the facts, Maggie. You might bully a waiter, but don’t think you can pin an unfounded charge on me with

couldn’t admit to any

reputation and put her character under scrutiny.

me of bullying him? Do you need me to be the one rolling down the stairs, bloodied and

mean. But you’ve been pressuring him with your words; it

“Intimidation? The guests here can attest that I’ve been nothing but rational and empathetic On whose authority do you

speechless, instinctively looking

was leveraging Nathael’s influence, but admitting it openly was out of the question.

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since Nathael had publicly defended

wrongdoing now would be a blow to