Chapter 1158:

“But your family’s net worth makes that look like pocket change, doesn’t it?”

His face tightened. “What are you implying? I don’t follow.”

“You offer crumbs, then expect eternal loyalty in return. Keep him grateful. Keep him small… Tell me, Mr. McCoy, who taught you to treat people like that?”

His eyes narrowed. “I’m offering a solid deal. What does that have to do with my family’s money?”

“Nothing? Are you sure about that?” Daniela leaned forward. “In business, I’ve learned one thing. There’s always a price. You know that too. Don’t pretend you don’t run the numbers.”

Nikolas stiffened. His gaze cooled.

Daniela leaned back in her chair and stared at the Phillips Group building across the street. “Let’s not play games.”

but Daniela cut him off. “You released Caiden from the

He froze in place.

passed. Then he lowered his eyes. When he looked back up, the friendly mask he wore earlier was gone. Only

who I am,” he said, meeting

Daniela nodded. “I do.”

“You’re thinking of helping him, aren’t you?” His eyes bore into Daniela’s, unyielding and

slow sip, and set it down.

His stare darkened. “You wouldn’t

but firm. Her eyes never left his.

𝖂𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖊𝖓 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖌ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝗌ꞏ𝖈𝖔𝖒

glare burned with

looking

a board. It felt like he was staring into the eyes of

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