Chapter 210

Freya was just about to snag the contract from Preston's grasp when he used his height advantage and raised his hand to place it out of her reach.

"I'm not helping you out for nothing. Where's my end of the deal?"

Digging into her purse, Freya pulled out a contract and handed it to Preston, saying, "A piece of land in the Dawson family's district. But I'm not as well-off as Eloise's family, so I can't give it away for free." Preston said, "Weren't we clear before? Ten billion, not a penny more, not a penny less."

Freya's smile froze when she heard what Preston said. She had always thought Preston was bluffing.

In her past life, Preston casually dropped ten billion to acquire the land owned by Eloise's family. And because of that, Eloise became the talk of Echo City.

But this was a benefit Freya wanted no part in! The amount could've been seven or eight hundred million. Or even seventy or eighty million! But ten billion was out of the question!

"Preston, are you trying to drag me down with your sinking ship?" Freya nearly gritted her teeth as she spoke.

look at years behind bars if this ever came to light. No, she might even die there! "Ms. Dawson, I have no

gave Freya a

dared to utter

strained smile. "Mr. Tyler, you jest. I don't

better." Preston took the contract from Freya's hands and signed

transfer the money to your company's account in a few days." Preston

up Preston with Eloise. Given Preston's feelings for

had chosen her as a partner instead. Wouldn't that mean

clenched her teeth. "Forget it. I'll handle future problems when they come.

distance herself from Eloise and Kieran, these big shots probably wouldn't bother with the Dawson family anymore. Maybe Preston would even appreciate her risking her life for him and show some mercy in the future, keeping her out

the Sutton Group's office, Kieran sat at his desk, massaging his

the

to stay out. He didn't know how to face Freya. He must've been drunk the previous night, which was

vel?

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