NovelEnglishChapter 1457 Not a Man to Be Easily Intimidated She didn't believe that Gareth would agree to the arrangement.
The man could see that she was worried. "It doesn't matter how skilled he is. He's no match for me!" His words were laced with exasperation and contempt when he spoke of Gareth.
He never saw Gareth as a threat.
It was a reflection of the casino boss’ commanding and powerful stature.
Elisa didn't respond. It's good if he managed to send Gareth back.
She would stay behind to conduct a thorough investigation, as planned.
No matter what the outcwas, she had to know the details of what had happened in the past.
All she needed was the truth.
The man's words had moved her, after all.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhat if she was really forced to leave? Therefore, Elisa decided to stay to clear her doubts about her mother.
Mr. North was given a direct order to have a private jet ready for Gareth to fly back.
Gareth's expression was one of pure contempt, even though Mr. North had treated him with the utmost courtesy.
"Where is Elisa? What on Earth does your boss have up his sleeve?" Gareth's eyes were like two dark coals, smoldering with anger.
Gareth approached Mr. North with a determined air.
The air between them was thick with tension, like a storm about to break.
Mr. North remained calm and collected, even in the face of Gareth's anger.
As Gareth was about to loom over him menacingly, Mr. North stepped back to create sdistance.
"It was Ms. Benett's idea," he said, his voice devoid of emotion.
"Why didn't Ms. Benett ctodirectly if it was her idea?" He lifted the corner of his lip in a derisive smirk, his face a mask of icy rage.
"Gareth," a voice called out Shortly after, he saw Elisa running towards him.
"Ms. Benett." Mr. North, the first to discover Elisa's relationship with his boss, treated her with exceptional respect and courtesy.
Elisa gave a brief nod, and Mr. North immediately made way for her.
Gareth's expression turned grim as he witnessed the unusual exchange between Elisa and Mr. North.
He felt incredulous at the sight of Mr. North's deference to Elisa.
Elisa has only had three meetings with the casino's owner.
What could the boss's motive be for treating Elisa with such respect? What kind of deal could he have made with her? "Elisa, what are you up to?" he demanded, his jaw clenched and his eyes flashing with anger.
She wasn't the sElisa he remembered. She was more assertive and independent now.
However, the people they had met in this country were all a challenge to deal with, from the enigmatic Eden to the ruthless casino boss.
He had told her that she was playing with fire, but she had refused to heed his warnings. She was willing to risk everything.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe's lost her mind! Everything finally clicked into place for Elisa when she heard what he said.
She knew why he was angry with her.
She was amused by his anger but also baffled by his concern for her.
"Gareth, don't you hate me?" If he truly despised her, why would he worry about her? Her staying here shouldn't have stirred up such a storm of emotions in him.
Mr. North checked his watch and remembered his boss" orders. "The only reason you are being sent back hon a private jet is for Ms. Benett's sake," he said in a firm voice.
"The casino is closing soon, and we don't allow people to stay here after hours," Mr. North said with finality, his voice cold and threatening.
The subtext of his words was that they had two options: leave peacefully or be forced to leave.
Mr. North's eyes were like two shards of ice, cutting through the air with their icy glare.
Gareth stared straight ahead, refusing to give Mr. North the satisfaction of a reaction.
His eyes flicked to Elisa, who knew him well enough to know he was not backing down.
He was not a man to be easily intimidated.
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