The Wrong Woman

Mila seethed with anger, each word a furious accusation. "All you want is money! I would give you all of our family assets, why did you have to kill my grandmother? Why harm my family?"

Oliver chuckled indifferently, "Now that the Hoffis family's finances are locked within the country and I'm now a fugitive in Norvania, if I fail to do something to assert my strength, you'd underestimate my ability.” A shadow darkened Milas face, her fists clenched tightly, a wave of hatred flooding her heart.

Oliver continued, "I've recently married a woman named Avery. She'll oversee all family assets and become the group owner tomorrow. With Zach's appointment letter and the asset transfer agreement, she will hold the reins of power.

"If you wish to spare your family the fate that befell Loretta, don't intervene in Avery's inheritance. And keep Nathan at bay. If I fail to access the funds again, your family will face dire consequences."

For Mila, nothing outweighed the importance of her family's safety. Without hesitation, she agreed, "As long as you no longer harm my family, I promise you anything."

Oliver smirked, "Very well, Mila. Then give me the hydronium.”

Mila reminded him, “It's worthless without me. No one else comprehends its intricacies and applications.”

Oliver countered, "But I can sell it. Its value? A staggering five billion dollars per gram.”

"Your greed knows

all 48 bottles to

Mila agreed promptly, "Fine."

ended the call

her eyes and stared at Mila

patted her hand to reassure her. "Besides me, only the old professors at the military truly understand it." Phoebe recalled the border explosion incident where those professors failed in their research

to give Oliver fake material

Mila nodded.

family if he discovers it's fake?"

savant in chemistry; he wouldn't grasp the intricacies. Even the most formidable chemist wouldn't discern the counterfeit without encountering the

finding Mila's argument compelling. “That's a valid point,”

deepened, her expression reflecting the gravity of her

interjected, "Unless