Chapter 53

Chapter 53

Alex stared at Lyra, choosing not to respond.

"Fine," Lyra snapped.

"My father took his shot by siding with the old regime, and my mother backed him all the way. They messed up big time! But I haven't even had my chance yet, and this family mess has ruined it."

She leaned in, her eyes pleading. "Don't you think I deserve an opportunity without being tied to my parents' mistakes?"

Alex sighed, his reluctance evident. "Fair enough."

"Listen, Alex," she pressed.

"I know Jasmine Kingston is on your side now. Maybe you've charmed her, extracted all the secrets you wanted. But how long can that last? Love is fickle-it changes as quickly as the tides."

She watched him intently, searching for a flicker of doubt.

"You've got wealth now, I can see that. But what happens when love fades? Jasmine might grow bored and cast you aside without warning. You can't put your faith in something as unstable as love."

"The money could vanish in an instant, and you'll be right back where you began- back on the streets, in the slums. That's not where you want to end up, is it?"

"While you're ahead, you should take that fortune and make it work for you." "The only thing you can truly rely on is the wealth you hold and the future you secure!"

Alex removed his watch and held it up. "Do you recognize this timepiece?"

Lyra's eyes widened. "Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010. Worth $31 million."

"Good," he nodded, tossing his car key to her. "In my car, you'll find the original box and documentation."

she gasped, her excitement barely

coldly. "Let's see how much you can

Lyra grabbed

only have one shot," Alex

miss," she replied confidently, turning on her heel and striding

***

the grand hall, a tempest was brewing between Chris

"How could you deceive me like this?" "I didn't betray anyone!" Chris shouted

his affair with Jasmine Kingston. You should be blaming him, not me! Go

despise Alex, but I'm not blind!" Sophia

father had been

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money."

try to take your meney!" he snapped back. "You

him hard across

our money now, or I'll call the police. Don't even think about running off with

face twisted with rage. "You dare hit me?" he

a flash, he struck Sophia's head. The force sent her crashing onto the pavement,

at her, a storm of emotions raging

himself, he pulled out his phone and dialed urgently with

by the Kingstons, and now they're demanding their money back. Jasmine has blacklisted the Roland family. How could you miss the chance to

down, son," his father's voice was

are already en route. They should

King?" Chris's voice quivered

Yes."

we're up against the

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