NovelEnglishChapter 458 Out Of Your League
Ralph and Paula made a special visit to George today, their goal being to discuss a valuable plot of land in the
heart of Tudela.
With the Evans family now connected to the Rainsworths through marriage, Paula and Ralph assumed that their
family ties would give them leverage. Since the Rainsworths shared a strong relationship with the Sinclairs, they
believed that simply showing up and chatting would be enough to secure the deal.
What Paula hadn’t counted on was an unexpected presence in the room. The moment she entered the living
room, her eyes landed on Jonathan. There was something familiar about him, but she couldn't quite place it.
After all, she had only met Elliot briefly once before.
George, seated comfortably, sipping coffee, didn’t bother getting up to greet them. Both Ralph and Paula were
seasoned players in the business world, and George knew all about their reputation. Their dealings had always
been underhanded, and if it weren't for the arranged marriage between Ralph's daughter and Nicholas, George
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“Mr. Evans, Mdm. Paula, have a seat,” George said, his tone indifferent.
Ralph and Paula sat down without hesitation. Paula’s gaze once again fell on Jonathan, who looked poised and
composed in his tailored suit, exuding a maturity well beyond his years. Beside him was Vivian, whom Paula had
known for stime. Though Vivian wasn’t a traditional beauty, she carried herself with an air of sophistication,
and she was lucky enough to marry into the prestigious Sinclair family, given her humble family background.
Paula’s mind wandered, but she finally spoke up. “Vivian, do you still remember me? Back in the day, when you
were in college with Ceci, you used to visit our hoften. Do you recall?”
Vivian chuckled softly. “Of course, | remember. | also remember the first t| visited your house. You practically
threwout, saying someone like me, a nouveau riche’s daughter, had no place associating with the
prestigious Smith family,” Vivian said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.
George hadn't expected to hear this. He had a particular fondness for Vivian, his future. granddaughter-in-law,
and his authority was unmistakable as he spoke. “Mdm. Paula, isn't it interesting that my future granddaughter-
in-law, Vivian, is marrying into your family? Is she still out of your league?”
Paula’s face immediately drained of color. “Oh, this must be a misunderstanding! | would never have done such
a thing. Vivian must have remembered it wrong, Paula said quickly.
Vivian's tone was laced with sarcasm as she replied, “Perhaps I'm just young and forgetful, certainly not as sharp
as an elder like you.”
Paula was taken aback. How dare this girl, who hasn’t even married into the Sinclair family yet, speak tolike
that? If the marriage falls through, just wait and see how I'll deal with you!
She fumed inwardly but skillfully shifted the conversation. “Old Mr. Sinclair, this must be your great-grandson,
correct? He's absolutely adorable and seems exceptionally bright. I'm sure he’ll go on to do great things.”
As she spoke, Paula reached out, intending to gently touch Jonathan's head. But Jonathan's eyes. turned cold,
and he leaned back to avoid her hand. “I don’t like being touched casually by others. Please, respect my
personal space,” he said firmly.
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Twice now, Paula had been put in her place. Ralph, sensing the tension, shot her a look, silently urging her to
stop talking.
“For the sake of future business dealings, Paula bit her tongue and remained quiet. Ralph quickly addressed the
purpose of their visit.
Old Mr. Sinclair, we're offering five hundred million to purchase the land. Right now, it's near sfactories, so
the property won't be worth much if left as it is.“ *#*+*
George considered the offer.
Five hundred million was no small sum. Someone had previously offered three hundred million, but George had
turned it down. While he wasn’t concerned about the money, he didn't like to see the land lying idle. Even
though he didn’t particularly like Ralph, he had to respect his connection to Nicholas.
Just as George was about to agree, Jonathan, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. The room. fell into «
stunned silence as all eyes turned to Jonathan.
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