Chapter 581

He was the classic ladies’ man. Men like him often had an uncanny knack for smooth talk.

Evelyn, who was initially boiling with rage, found her eyes filling with tears at his words.

Thalassa, seeing that things were spiraling out of control, knew that their ongoing standoff would have done no good for any of them. It would have only given the onlookers a good laugh and not resolved anything.

She collected herself and suggested, “It’s lunchtime now. Let’s head over to that restaurant and get a booth.”

Bruce, seeing a glimmer of hope, eagerly nodded, “Sure thing.”

“What if I let go and you run?” Evelyn was skeptical and remained wary of trusting Bruce.

“I swear I won’t run. If I do, I’m a low-life chicken.” Bruce assured.

doubtful, glared at him for a moment before reluctantly releasing her grip.

word, Bruce didn’t flee. Instead, he quickly straightened

a nearby restaurant, ordered a few

their stern, hostile gazes

million in the fund. Don’t worry. The returns on this fund are very high. In six months, you’ll have

it’s so easy to make money, why aren’t you doing it?” Evelyn retorted, seething

from? Lysander, right?

eyes gleamed with greed.

detected his calculating intentions and immediately became alert. “You’ve got it all wrong. That three million was a loan my mother took out for a

il

provide collateral.” Bruce countered. “If I were to repay you right now, I’d lose the job I’ve worked so hard to secure. Speaking of which, you, Thalassa, bear a large part of the blame for me losing my previous job.”

a gentlemanly smile, Bruce uttered the most

in a fit of rage, lunged forward to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255