Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 231

If money couldn't convince someone, it only meant the offer wasn't high enough.

Dexter knew this all too well. Money was never an issue for him-he had plenty to spare. As long as it got him what he wanted, 50 million was nothing more than a trivial expense.

Initially, Mina seemed completely unmoved. But as time went on, her resolve began to crumble.

Fifty million dollars was an astronomical sum, enough to ensure a life of luxury and ease for the rest of her days.

But the question gnawed at her-what had all this been for? Fifty million couldn't bring her husband back. Wasn't her goal to avenge him, to make sure the Fuller family paid for what they'd done?

Dexter sipped his water with a calm that belied the storm beneath. He said evenly, "Mina, you've worked for my family for many years. You know what kind of man I am."

His meaning was clear. They could settle this quietly and she could take the money and sign the Letter of Agreement. If Mina refused, he would use every ounce of his wealth and influence to protect Kayla by any means necessary.

Mina felt the fight leave her. After a long, heavy silence, she rasped, "Fine, I agree."

...

crisp, the city alive with neon lights

anxious. Stephan sat in the backseat, his frustration palpable. His voice was

"Mr. Russell, street cameras caught her heading downtown after leaving the Fuller residence. She took an

the tallest structure in the city, its massive clock face adorned the exterior, and the rooftop observation deck offered sweeping views of the vibrant cityscape. Stephan arrived at the rooftop and

reclined on a

up. She was eating a small slice of cake. Her posture was relaxed, her movements leisurely as if she didn't have a care in the

this sent

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who immediately nodded and withdrew, leaving him alone. He strode toward her with purposeful steps,

looked up, surprised.

to

But when she saw who

tilting her head.

here

bruising on her face was still glaringly obvious, the red handprint stark against her pale skin. But Felicia showed

She had faced