Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1285

Mary's face turned pale in an instant. "What did you do to Darcy?!"

She leered at Emerald, her eyes burning with rage.

Emerald smiled. "Nothing much. Just putting him back where he belongs."

Then, with a teasing lilt, she added, "But the way you're so concerned about him makes it easy to suspect there's something more between you two."

Mary's expression grew even uglier.

"Emerald, what nonsense are you talking about?! Darcy and I are completely innocent!" she snapped.

Emerald raised an eyebrow. "No need to get so worked up. I was just making an observation. But now that Darcy is out of the picture, you should face reality— there's no one left in the Nixons to support you.

"You can forget about your little dream of Vik taking over. The only thing you should focus on now is taking care of Edward. Once he's gone, I'll give you and Vik some money so you can leave. But if you try anything foolish again, don't blame me for what happens next."

Mary ground her teeth. "Don't get too comfortable, Emerald. Once Edward recovers, he won't let you off so easily."

concerned. "Well, we'll just have to wait and see if he recovers, won't

she turned and left, her

...

the estate, Filipe was already waiting. "Madam, Mr. Rex is here. He's

Emerald nodded. "Got it."

she immediately noticed Cortez sitting on the sofa, his expression dark. He

took a seat across from him. "Cortez, what brings you

chuckle. "Emerald, I hope you haven't forgotten our deal. If you can't get that land back

Emerald's face darkened slightly.

that Brian went

because of that, he got into a car accident

to mention, while I was away, Darcy sent people to kidnap my daughters and tried to rally support within the Nixons to

her sharp gaze and nodded. "I

with me? If

into a conflict with

been lost in the first