GoodNovelFreeChapter 1307 Cortez's light chuckle cfrom the other end of the phone. "If this is about Kajer Tech, I don't see the need for a private meeting. We can discuss it publicly once you've found your eldest daughter." Emerald suppressed her anger. "I want to know why you publicly went against me!" He could have spoken to her privately, but instead, he chose to humiliate her in front of everyone.
"I'm not going against you. You're just too greedy," Cortez sneered. "You deliberately transferred Kajer Tech's shares to your daughter so you could use the company's annual dividends as leverage over us. That way, we'd have no choice but to let you continue leading the Nixons. Am I wrong?" His mocking tone felt like a slap to Emerald's face, making her even angrier. "Cortez, don't forget-you're supposed to be on my side!" Cortez chuckled. "I've always said I only act in my own best interest. I supported you in the past because our interests aligned.
"But now? You're hurting my position. We're no longer partners-we're opponents." "You!" Emerald snapped.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCortez interrupted, "If I were you, I'd focus on finding your missing daughter before things spiral further out of control." Emerald took a deep breath. "So you're saying you won't supportanymore?" "That's right. You're on your own," Cortez confirmed before hanging up.
Emerald furiously threw her phone onto the desk, her expression as dark as a storm. She was completely surrounded by enemies now.
An hour later, George entered Emerald's study.
She had calmed down somewhat, though her eyes still carried a sharp chill. "George, I told you to find Nyla and Damon. Why haven't you found them yet?" ét "Ms. Kinsey, our people are doing their best, but there's a powerful force blocking our investigation...". George hesitated before adding, think would be best to ask M Alexander for help. His intelligence network is—" "Enough," Emerald interrupted coldly. "Keep looking." "Understood..." George replied, sensing her foul mood. He didn't dare say more and quickly left.
Emerald set down her documents, picked up her phone, and found Alexander's number. Her finger hovered over the dial button, hesitating.
She thought about what he had said to her before, and how she had told him, in no uncertain terms, that their relationship was over.
In the end, she put the phone down without calling.
She would find Nyla on her own. It was just a matter of time.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlexander was already making preparations to send Nyla, Damon, and Harrison back to Saintornia.
Although Emerald had taken control
of Harrison, she had ensured he care and received the bestfter him.
had top-tier nurse's nurse's looking after him. His Condition was stable enough to handle a long flight home.
"My aunt won't last much longer," Alexander told them. "Just hold on Ο Π for another two weeks, and you'll be able to return to Saintornia. I'll arrange for my private jet to take you there." Nyla nodded. "Alright. Thank you." "No need to thank me," Alexander said with a small smile. "After all, I'm Buddy's mentor-and your cousin." Nyla lowered her gaze. "I really do appreciate it. If it weren't for you, I probably would've been caught by her already."
Sensing her lingering distrust, Alexander smiled and stood up.m "Alright, have things to do. Callif you need anything."
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