The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 940

In the vast expanse of the office, an imposing aura seemed to loom in the air.

Manuel had seen his fair share of high-stakes situations, but standing before Yuri, he felt utterly overpowered.

“Mr. Lynette,” Manuel began, his voice carrying a hint of reluctance, “I know Brittany is your daughter, and it pains me to say this, but you’ve been deceived.”

Grinding his teeth in frustration, Manuel thought of Isaac’s betrayal. If he was going down, he wouldn’t go alone.

Yuri’s gaze narrowed. “Speak.”

With a flair for the dramatic, Manuel recounted the past few years, laying it on thick. He highlighted how Isaac had concealed his true identity from Brittany and even indirectly caused her to fall overboard during that fateful yacht party.

Yuri hadn’t delved much into Brittany’s past. For one, he had already confirmed her lineage, and digging into her history would only sow seeds of resentment between them. Secondly, rather than cold, hard facts, he preferred to hear about her life straight from her, as if each shared story could somehow bridge the thirty-year gap between them.

As Manuel watched Yuri’s expression deepen, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of triumphant satisfaction.

know, before he could finish, Yuri raised his

man out.”

disbelief etched on his face. “Mr.

good intentions. How could Yuri fail to see

what you’re up to. The Salter family plays favorites, and I’m well aware. Given your current predicament and

I swear I’m telling the truth,” Manuel pleaded, desperation creeping into his voice. “You can investigate all you want; every

“If you’ve known all along that your son was mistreating my daughter, why did you never intervene? Why

off in Yuri’s head, and he

lifeline seized. He shook his head vigorously.

orchestrated by Leda, and he had been aware of it, even

take Manuel away

room, then ordered his confidant to verify

all the information, Yuri, in a fit of rage, grabbed a glass and hurled it against the

a chilling aura emanating from Yuri and mentally