The Wrong Woman

Soon after, Nathan sent a document over to Mila without any accompanying message. Mila clicked open and found a recorded message inside. She listened attentively as Avery's voice filled the recording. Avery's voice came through. "You sly fox, you actually hid a 28-billion mansion? You sure know how to keep secrets."

Confused, Zach asked, "What are you talking about?"

Mila's heart ached as she heard Zach's voice. Overwhelmed with emotions, she covered her mouth to muffle her sobs.

Avery pressed on, "Still pretending, are you?"

Zach countered, "What do you want?"

Avery instructed, "Draft a new will. Transfer the mansion to Oliver. Trust me, it's in your best interest to do as I said. Or else, you, your son, daughter-in-law, and grandson won't see another sunrise."

It dawned on Mila how risky Nathan's move had been. Without any direct contact with Zach, Nathan had gambled on guessing his reactions and intentions.

Zach denied it all or been uncooperative, the plan would've

her breath, praying that Zach would be clever enough to handle the situation, Zach spoke again, "I can change the will,

to

us all. Ever

family has been your prisoners for years. Once you've siphoned

a brief silence before Avery finally responded, "Fine, I'll grant

"Agreed," Zach replied.

welling with tears. Amidst her overwhelming feelings, a

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never attempted to contact Oliver, nor had she reached out to

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of advanced surveillance technology. Even with a new

28-billion bait, aiming to entice Avery