Chapter 225 Not wanting to have any ties with the Grayson family, I hesitated about whether to go to Heron Heights, but they quickly sentthe room number.
how could I let his good intentions go to waste? with my curiosity piqued, Tan seemed quite confident, not afraid that I would bail on him. Since that was the I made my way to Heron Heights, case, When I arrived at Room 201 on the third floor, I found two people already waiting for me-one was lan's attendant, and the other was, predictably, lan himself.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtT "Mr. Grayson Senior, you didn't callover just for a casual chat, did you?" I said, lightly mocking him. Having heard about how Ethan had upset him to the point of hospitalization, I now saw the trailty of his elderly body, marked by illness. Even from a distance, I could smell the scent of medicine wafting off him. It was a pity that Erhan hadn't managed to anger him to death.
tan namowed his eyes, trying to use his authority to intimidate me.
I couldn't help but laugh internally, pouring myself a cup of tea and taking a sip, completely unfazed by his presence. This attitude definitely irritated him. "You don't even respect me, do you?" Tan scoffed.
I didn't shy away from responding, "You're practically on your deathbed. What do I have to be afraid of?" "I have my ways of taking a few more people down withbefore I go," he said, his tone dripping with malice. I felt the threat, but so what? Seeing he wasn't in a hurry to get to the point, my patience was unang thin. "Is this all you wanted to say? Just your gloomy thoughts?" Tuntapped his fingers on the table. "You're more eager than I am," With that, he gestured for his attendant to step forward The man retrieved a document from his briefcase and handed it toan indicated that I should take a look "What is this?" I asked, glancing at him before opening the document. The title on the front madesmirk. "This is a compensation agreement. I'm sure you'll be satisfied once you read it," tan replied, brimming with confidence.
I stifled my anger as I read through the agreement i had to admit that the terms were indeed generous, but the cost was something I wasn't w my gaze on lan and asked, "Aren't you afraid?- Upon hearing my question, he burst into laughter, as if mocking my youthful naivety. And, indeed, it was a valid point.
Once he finished laughing, I placed the document back on the table, any frustration still simmering.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmwilling to pay. I fixed sam said, "Little girl, this world is about survival of the fittest. The offer I'm giving you is quite generous-enough for a lifetime. Don't you think it's worth considering?"
I coldly replied, my lips curling into a smile, "I can offer you an even better deal. You die, and ask Ethan if trading these benefits for his grandfather's life i worth it." is
His face darkened at my words. "All you need to do is sign your name, and you can have many things you never dreamed of." Grayson Senior, you're rather unreasonable, shot back I couldn't stand his condescend attitude.
lan didn't argue; instead, he switched tactics. "I now you might not like me, but even in my old age, I still have the power to s to stand tall in front of others." HE'S Words were more than just velled threats. Are you implying that I'm somehow involved with Ethan?" I asked, and at that, Jan's expression darkened immediately.