Chapter 117 Made an Exception

Bennett’s face, sharp and elongated, twisted in anger. His eyes burned with fury as he muttered, “I should’ve hired someone tougher to deal with her that time!”

Sophie blinked in surprise. “That time? You tried to hurt Charmaine? When did this happen?”

My

Bennett’s cheeks flushed red with rage. “What do you know about it, huh? You’re just a woman!”

Sophie, concerned, quickly responded, “I’m just worried the people you hired might not have been careful enough. What if they damaged her kidneys? What would we do if something happened to Leah?”

“Damaged her kidneys? They didn’t even lay a finger on her!” Bennett snapped, kicking the desk in frustration. His temper flared higher.

“Willard and Jonah are fools! They bought into her lies, and now they expect me to give them full background checks for the project? Am I their servant?”

Leah, who had been watching the heated video call from her computer, felt disdain for Bennett as he threw

a tantrum.

“They don’t believe Charmaine, of course,” Leah remarked dryly. “But now that Emyr’s backing her, they probably think she’s getting her info from him.”

Mentioning Emyr made Leah’s expression shift with conflicting emotions.

was all her fault

at least 100 million from this project? Just find a way to get the files and pass them to Dad and Jonah. Then everything will be fine.”

had first set his

powerful bidders. That was

the major share, a smaller portion would

troubled. “It’s not that I don’t want to help, but … the project does carry some risks. If the Nelsons find out, they might reconsider and

with a sharp

a soft, persuasive voice. “How could I trick you? I would never deceive you, my precious daughter!” Bennett added, trying to calm her down. “Trust me, Leah. The risk is minimal. It’s

to work!” Leah’s patience wore thin, and she ended

were alone, claiming it would sound more affectionate

TL

had fall 11

Vaan

1/2

Made an Exception

# Finished

His shirt was unbuttoned at the chest, and his

his time checking Emyr’s heartbeat and then gently placed his fingers on

Emyr raised an eyebrow, his voice laced with sarcasm. “So, I’m worse

help but

over Emyr, then said, “You’re the only one who would joke around when

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255