The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 940

Chapter 940

In the vast expanse of the office, an imposing aura seemed to loom in the air.

Manuel had seen his fair share of high-stakes situations, but standing before Yuri, he felt utterly overpowered.

“Mr. Lynette,” Manuel began, his voice carrying a hint of reluctance, “I know Brittany is your daughter, and it pains me to say this, but you’ve been deceived.”

Grinding his teeth in frustration, Manuel thought of Isaac’s betrayal. If he was going down, he wouldn’t go alone.

Yuri’s gaze narrowed. “Speak.”

With a flair for the dramatic, Manuel recounted the past few years, laying it on thick. He highlighted how Isaac had concealed his true identity from Brittany and even indirectly caused her to fall overboard during that fateful yacht party.

Yuri hadn’t delved much into Brittany’s past. For one, he had already confirmed her lineage, and digging into her history would only sow seeds of resentment between them. Secondly, rather than cold, hard facts, he preferred to hear about her life straight from her, as if each shared story could somehow bridge the thirty-year gap between them.

As Manuel watched Yuri’s expression deepen, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of triumphant satisfaction.

Little did he know, before he could finish, Yuri raised his hand.

this man out.”

face. “Mr. Lynette, what

good intentions. How could Yuri fail to

his leather chair, Yuri’s eyes were cold as ice. “Manuel, I know what you’re up to. The Salter family plays favorites, and I’m well aware. Given your current predicament and your relationship with Isaac, can guess where this is going. With your nature, could you

I swear I’m telling the truth,” Manuel pleaded, desperation creeping into his voice. “You can investigate all you want; every word I’ve said is

your son was mistreating my daughter, why did you never intervene? Why come forward

and he abruptly interrogated, “My daughter’s accident at sea-was

strangled, his lifeline seized. He shook his

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not. How could I harm

been orchestrated by Leda, and he had

signaled to his bodyguard to take Manuel away and keep

then ordered his confidant to verify Manuel’s claims. The truth unfolded just as described.

of rage, grabbed a glass and hurled it against

aura emanating from Yuri and mentally lit a candle for

Isaac.

“Understood.”