NovelEnglishChapter 475 "Mr. Ricardo, then everything we've done might not stay hidden after all.
The secretary was somewhat fearful. They had always known Nichole wasn't the true daughter of the Freeman family. If Mr. Briggs were to find out Nichole was an impostor, wouldn't all their efforts have been in vain? Ricardo was well aware of the potential mutual destruction, but he was certainly not about to watch James emerge as the final victor He said coldly. "There's always a plan B. Who's to say I don't have a contingency?" "You mean..." "Let's go now. To the Freeman estate." Yes, Mr. Ricardo." The Cloude family's car made its way towards the Freeman's estate. Upon seeing Ricardo's car, the security guard at the gate hurried forward to greet them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe guard bowed respectfully and said, "Mr. Ricardo, I'm terribly sorry, but Mr. Freeman isn't htoday." Ricardo, sitting in the backseat, rolled down the window to look at the guard and asked, “Where did Mr. Briggs go?" The guard, looking troubled, replied, "That... we're not quite sure." "And what about Rowena?" "Miss Rowena went out with him, and they haven't returned yet." The guard's expression had already told Ricardo everything he needed to know. From afar, Ricardo could see the lights of the Freeman family's mansion illuminated. Nichole and Mr. Briggs were in the living room, and James was sitting in the place of honor. The three of them appeared to be getting along well, as if they had already becone family.
Ricardo sneered. Everyone acted in their own interest. Mr. Briggs might talk a big gabout breaking ties with the Burke family, but he lacked the backbone to follow through, Now that James had proposed to many Nichole, Mr. Briggs was all too ready to play the gracious host "Lets go, Booker "Yes, Mr. Ricardo." As Booker turned the car around, he couldn't help saying, "Mr Ricardo, Mr. Briggs is really crossing the line. He's forgotten all you've done for his family and the genuine effort you put into finding him a daughter just because he's got James to lean on now...
"Such is human nature." "But without Mr. Briggs' support, we "Enough" Ricardo massaged his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He hadn't anticipated James, in his pursuit of Sophie, to actually accept someone like Nichole.
"How's Rowena doing?" "Ms. Rowena has been well taken care of in a villa in the countryside. She's been cooperative, unlike Nichole." 'Good. Drive out to the countryside now and bring her back." "Now?" Booker glanced outside at the darkening sky, asking, "Isn't it a bit late?" "I said now!" Booker immediately complied, "Yes, Mr. Ricardo." Meanwhile, inside Sophie's apartment, Adler had ordered a table full of takeout, and the three of them sat in silence.
Jenna couldn't help but steal a few glances at Sophie, who was quietly eating her dinner while browsing through the day's financial news on her phone, seemingly indifferent to James and Nichole's situation.
"Where's Colby? When is he coming back?" "He should have been back by now" Adler was puzzled, too. "I already told Colby. He should have rushed back after hearing about Sophie's situation. No idea what's holding him up. Really doesn't know what's important. Ill give him another push" Adler took out his phone and called Colby, but the response was Meanwhile- the call couldn't be connected. "Damn, where is he?" 1/2 08:55 Chapter 475 After dining with the Freeman family, James got into his car Colt mentioned, "Colby has already made arrangements" "Then let's go." A cold glint flashed in James' eyes. He indeed wanted to have a proper talk with Colby. Since Colby had taken the initiative to meet, it was tto clear the air
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmInside the nightclub, Colby's men had booked the entire place for the evening. Upon seeing James, the manager immediately led him with obsequious deference to the most luxumous private room.
Colby's men filled the nightclub's corridors, and Colt commented with dissatisfaction, "What exactly dods colby intend to do? Is he trying to intimidate us?" Devonport had been James tentory for many years, but a dangerous three-way power struggle emerged with Lennon stepping down and Colby stepping up.
James, Colby, and Blake, who never appeared in public.
Inside the private room, Colby sat on the sofa, his usual arrogant demeanor accompanied by a meaningful smile. "Mr. Burke, please, have a seat.” His men gestured for James to sit James said, "This place is my teritory. Tonight's arrangement should have been on me."
"Until yesterday, it was your territory, m but from now on, it's mine," Colby retorted coldly. coldly. I'm xot one for o beating around the bush. You've made your choice. So, let's get this divorce agreement signed today." Colby pushed the divorce agreement across the table to James.
Sophie had already signed it.
Seeing Sophie's signature, James instinctively looked away. "And if I say I won't sign, what then?" X
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