Chapter 986

Silas sneered inwardly. Empty boasts cost nothing.

But Victoria, Johanna, and Jamie all knew the truth-Thomas could make good on his

words.

Other families might not be able to raise that kind of money overnight, but the Ferrero family could. After all, they were the richest family in the world.

Victoria interjected, her voice calm yet edged with warning.

“Scott, Silas, we’re supposed to be discussing what happened between Jamie and Sharon.”

If that reckless wager truly went forward, her brothers would lose without question.

The thought brought a flicker of unease to Victoria’s eyes. She cast a discreet glance at Jamie, and he, in turn, looked back at her. Their silent exchange carried a wordless understanding.

Victoria had long wondered why Thomas remained at Sharon’s side. After all, Johanna had already fortified her position as the one he had been looking for all these years. Why, then, would Thomas still linger near Sharon?

No matter how she puzzled over it, she couldn’t believe Thomas had feelings for Sharon.

Sharon was divorced and a mother. Thomas, on the other hand, could have any woman he wanted. There was no way he would ever lower himself for someone like her.

There had to be another reason.

Victoria believed she had found it. Thomas wasn’t after Sharon herself—he


just using Sharon as his leverage. That, finally, made

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conclusion. Her eyes brightened, the heaviness in her chest evaporating

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in Sharon, she could accept any other

man with vision and drive was worthy of admiration.

didn’t feel the slightest guilt

she married Thomas, he could always return the shares to Victoria. Without him, those stubborn old directors would keep blocking Victoria’s path into

true power

Victoria

thought about it, the more delighted she became


both love and friendship in her hands, basking in

happiness.

force Sharon to hand

a wager was far too childish. It would invite

the matter with Jamie and pressure Sharon into a

yield, they’d have to offer her something in return. Who here was foolish enough

her face

heart.

truly had evidence—or if he was simply playing mind games with

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