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?‘

realizing something was off. ‘Has there been a falling out?‘ That thought made

if this is all some misunderstanding, wouldn’t it be better to clear things

words. “Dad, what are you talking about?” Nora forced a smile, then turned to Zane. “Mr. Hartley, I’m sorry; my dad

deepened; Nora’s explanation sounded weak. If she hadn’t made their

know your daughter very well; please be careful with your

disbelief washing over him as he looked at Nora. ‘Has Nora lied to me? Was she being reckless? Now Zane will think I was

bring herself to meet it. She lowered her eyes, uncertain how

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wasn’t the time to dwell on this. He quickly shifted his gaze and managed a smile. “Mr. Hartley, I sincerely apologize; it was

long as we set

Hartley, can I ask you to

Davis may not understand how I am; once I’ve made a decision, it’s hard for me to change

‘Is there truly no way out?‘ He frowned

entire financial standing against me; maybe then there’d be a

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

from other families, but now, he doubted anyone would dare lend a hand. He fell

wasting time with me, you might want to see how long your company can survive as

at Zane, his expression serious. “Mr. Hartley, are

Mr. Davis, as a

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

were in the car, they stayed silent. They had hoped this visit would lead to something

Nora said, looking at Matthew with regret in her eyes.

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