Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 952

The other end of the call was silent for a few seconds before Tom's icy voice echoed. "Mr. Lightner, you've already taken my money. Isn't it a bit late to back out now?" "I'll return every penny! And I won't say a word about your plans to anyone," Huxley promised.

Tom let out a cold laugh. "From the moment you accepted my money, there was no turning back. And don't forget-while Brandon finding out about my involvement won't hinder my plans, if he learns you betrayed him, neither he nor your uncle will let you off the hook." Huxley's face turned pale as he hissed, "Tom, are you threatening me?"

"Mr. Lightner, don't misunderstand. We're in the same boat now. I wouldn't do anything to harm you. But if you jump ship, don't blame me when you drown," Tom said before ending the call.

He was confident Huxley would think things through.

Huxley stared at the disconnected line, then slammed his phone onto the desk with a curse.

Tom was a shameless bastard!

Blinded by greed, Huxley had climbed aboard Tom's sinking ship, and now he was stuck.

As his anger subsided, a grim realization dawned on him: he had to finish what he'd started.

his next move but couldn't shake the feeling that something

Sumner Group's substandard

days. Even if a worker noticed an issue, they would've reported it directly to Brandon. There was

Tom again but got no answer, despite multiple

work hours, he could only wait, hoping Tom would see

On the other side...

would remind Huxley of his precarious

tone sharp. "What

Group's legal team is here," Pierre informed him. Tom's expression darkened. "What are they

serve us a lawsuit," Pierre

eyebrow, sneering. "Has Brandon

he could say more, a sharply dressed man carrying a briefcase stepped

he announced, "you've been accused of spreading false claims about the Sumner Group using non-compliant materials. The Summer Group is officially suing you.

threw it onto the floor. "Accusing me of slandering

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