Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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Chapter 130

Chapter 130

Zane did not raise his head but spoke in a low voice, “Please let them in,”

Barry gestured for them to enter. Matthew and Nora stepped inside. Barry did not follow them in but closed the door and returned to his post. Zane continued to look at the documents in his hands, remaining silent, which made the atmosphere feel heavy.

Matthew’s palms began to sweat; he felt anxious but forced himself to stay calm, hiding any signs of distress.

At just over twenty, Zane held a powerful position in the business world, and it was clear his methods were ruthless. Many trembled just hearing his name.

Even as an older man, Matthew felt intimidated by the strong presence of Zane.

Since entering the office, Nora had not taken her eyes off Zane. She had never expected their reunion after Grand Restaurant to turn out like this. The past few days had left her heart feeling numb.

What Zane thought of her hardly mattered; she just needed to fix the company’s problems. But his silence meant they were left waiting.

After a moment, Zane seemed to remember them in the office. He laid the document down, looked up at them, and nodded toward the chairs in front of his desk. “Please have a seat.”

Only then did Matthew and Nora pull out the chairs and sit down. Zane looked at Matthew, his tone serious. “Mr. Davis, since you’re here, let’s skip the small talk and get right to the point.”

Matthew felt a little uneasy with Zane’s directness but figured he should go along with it. “Mr. Hartley, I respectfully ask for your kindness; if the Davis family has offended you in any way, I apologize.”

Noticing Zane’s silence, Matthew added, “Mr. Hartley, could you show us some mercy for Nora’s sake?”

When Zane heard this, he frowned. “Nora? Since when does she have such influence?”

Nora felt embarrassed as her lie was exposed. Matthew was confused. ‘Aren’t Nora and Mr. Hartley supposed to be friends? What did he mean?‘

at Nora and saw her distressed expression, realizing something was off. ‘Has there been a falling out?‘ That thought made Matthew link Zane’s clear disdain for the Davis family to this moment.

this is all some misunderstanding, wouldn’t

words. “Dad, what are you talking about?” Nora forced a smile, then turned to Zane. “Mr. Hartley,

made their relationship seem like that to others, there wouldn’t

I must clarify that I don’t know your daughter very well; please be careful

Nora. ‘Has Nora lied to me? Was she being reckless? Now Zane will think I was trying to flatter him. She’s become so

her Dad’s glare but couldn’t bring herself to meet it. She lowered her eyes,

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to dwell on this. He quickly shifted his gaze and managed a smile. “Mr. Hartley, I sincerely apologize; it was my misunderstanding, and I hope

we set things straight.”

to show some kindness

him off, “Mr. Davis may not understand how I am; once I’ve made

Matthew’s heart sank. ‘Is there truly no way

course, you might risk your entire financial standing against

out a cold laugh; even a dozen Davis families couldn’t stand up against Zane. They had no real skill in business; their company was only there to keep their

for help from other families, but now, he doubted anyone

me, you might want to see how long your company

“Mr. Hartley, are you really determined

of competition; Mr. Davis, as a businessman, you

I realize I’ve been naive; I’ll take my leave.” With that, Matthew stood up abruptly

seeing this, hurried to follow him. Once they were in the car, they stayed silent. They had hoped

looking at Matthew with regret in

always been a smart child, clear–headed in everything. What happened this time? Why resort to lies?”