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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.”

wasn’t there talk of the Harrises forming an alliance with the

plan is in place; there hasn’t been an official engagement. However,

years, I’ve never seen Mr. Harris defend a woman like this. You missed it earlier Maggie twisted her ankle, and Mr. Harris was helping her

the conversation/many eyes fell on Maggie’s feet. They did indeed notice that, at

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at Beth sympathetically, knowing she was the one the Brays had intended to be

promptly responded, “Yes, Mr.

He loomed over him with a high and mighty scrutiny and said coldly, “You can’t possibly be naive enough to think that just having money is enough to

presence overwhelms him, instilling

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

the situation with deliberate calmness. She

act

mix of soft and hard. tactics. Ben’s concern for his

eyes, she spotted Beth’s pale, expressionless face in

eyes met, and Maggie could sense the defiance in Beth’s gaze.

responded with a mocking smile before

the next moment,

gritted his teeth and pointed at Beth. His voice was choked with emotion. “I’ll say it. It was hers. She instructed me.

reflexively protested. “Nonsense! I don’t

she maintained eye contact with Beth. “With so many witnesses, he specifically identifies Ms. Bray. Quite amusing

stick to the facts, Maggie. You might bully a waiter, but

couldn’t admit to any of it.

and put

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, bloodied and

pressuring him with your words; it could seem like you’re using your position

eyebrow. “Intimidation? The guests here can attest that I’ve been nothing but rational and empathetic On whose authority do you think I’m bullying anyone?”

instinctively looking

was leveraging Nathael’s influence, but admitting it

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had publicly defended her.

now would be a blow to her own dignity in Aquapolis.