Chapter 488

Raymond smirked at the man's words. “We'll have to see how important Bailey is to her, then.”

The middle-aged man was about to say something when he was interrupted by knocking sounds from the door.

“Come in.”

The door to the study was pushed open, and in came the butler.

“What is it?”

“Mr. Raymond, Ms. Juliana wishes to see you.”

Raymond and the middle-aged man shared a look. The former then said with a smile, “Did you hear that? She came right to my doorstep. It seems she wants to cut straight to the chase. If the emerald seal can make her give in and marry my godson, then my godson will possess all of the power and influence of the Hoffman family, which will inevitably fall into the palm of my hand.”

“You're a man of foresight, Mr. Raymond. If Huntley marries Ms. Juliana, he'll rightfully be able to call the shots in the family's name. His taking control is equivalent to you taking control,” the man replied respectfully.

“You may go now,” Raymond ordered, waving his hand.

He then raised his head to look at the butler. “Let her in.”

Soon after, Juliana entered the room.

She scanned her surroundings before her gaze landed on Raymond. Juliana then got straight to the point, “Where's the emerald seal? I must have it, so tell me your terms.”

the bush, either. Julie, you must know that I'm not in the business of losing profit. You can have the emerald

the desk, gripping its edge as she quirked a brow. “You want me to hand over the control of the Hoffman family to you, don't you? I'm afraid that won't work, old man. Even if I hand

Raymond started laughing heartily. “No, no, no. I don't want you to do that. It's just as you said—I'd be coming into power unjustly. Even if

slightly, she asked, “Then what do you want from me? Besides my inheritance, I don't think I have anything else that would

old man reached out to pull open the drawer, retrieving a red envelope from

at this. If you're willing to sign it,

lowered her gaze and instantly

was a marriage certificate

ago, the old man had been wanting her to marry his godson, for Huntley was the most

that Raymond wanted to gain control over the Hoffman family

she was just a playful little girl. Even if she had the power, she wouldn't be able to put it to good use

her husband was exceedingly important as the things she couldn't handle herself could

other words, the power would be in his hands, making Juliana nothing

Raymond, but his intentions were glaringly obvious to everyone. As a result, not only did the elders

end, due to conflicting opinions, the engagement never

didn't expect this old man to

emerald seal to me

Huntley is a talented young man, and it's not every day you get to meet someone like him. If you two get married, your

If it weren't for the fact that I needed a favor from him, I would've chewed him out and made him pop a

the marriage contract,

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