Chapter 1712 His Trap

 

Next, a video appeared and began playing on the screen.

 

It wasn’t clear at first. I could discern that a few men in suits were in the video and guessed that Ashton was one of them.

As the scene changed, Ashton’s face appeared on the screen.

The remaining content was simple. While one hand passed the money, the other passed the painting. They chatted briefly in Ustranasion. Something like “here’s to working together,” I guessed.

 

It was pretty obvious what Nathaniel wanted to show me—Ashton was now his puppet.

I instinctively found excuses for Ashton’s actions.

might be rich, but he couldn’t force a proud

 

didn’t need others to approve

steadfast trust in Ashton wasn’t what

didn’t want to admit that Ashton was the chosen

the video prove? That Ashton has new friends who

at me in

bothering to hide the disdain on my face. “Only those who can’t

sorry to disappoint you, but lowly feelings like this that can’t affect my rational judgment.” Nathaniel remained calm, staring at me like a predator who had its eyes on its prey. “You claim that

that Nathaniel was a great predator, for he managed to hit my Achilles’ heel on his first

each other. After making that clear, I focused on my agenda. “I don’t

Nathaniel flashed a tiny smile. “Do you think that will work

a pause, he looked up and gazed at me. A faint gleam of malice shone in his eyes. “You have to know that I am the boss here. I can reveal the

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