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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.”

there talk of the Harrises forming an alliance with the Brays through

hasn’t been an official engagement. However, seeing Mr. Harris defend

a point. In all these years, I’ve never seen Mr. Harris defend a woman like this.

on Maggie’s feet. They did

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some looked at Beth sympathetically, knowing she was the

promptly

with a high and mighty scrutiny and said coldly,

shivered. The man’s imposing presence overwhelms him,

dangerously intimidating, as if every thought and intention had nowhere to hide before

on the same spot, pondering the situation with deliberate calmness.

act

a mix of soft and hard.

pale, expressionless face

met, and Maggie could sense the defiance in

with a mocking smile before locking eyes with

in the next moment,

and pointed at Beth. His voice was choked with emotion. “I’ll say it. It was

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

contact with Beth. “With

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

she couldn’t admit to any

reputation and put her character under scrutiny.

“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,

not what I mean. But you’ve been pressuring him with your words; it could seem

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

speechless, instinctively looking

Nathael’s influence, but admitting it openly was

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had publicly defended her.

blow to