Despite being a shrewd businessman, Jory despised people who used unscrupulous means to get what they wanted. Besides, Caspian was innocent. What happened between Nancy and himself was their own fault.
Gabriella stared at the man before her in disbelief.
Why does he even care about how I do it as long as I give him what he wants? It’s the end that matters, not the means!
“Take this and leave,” Jory demanded, taking out a check. “This should be more than enough for you. Let me know if you need more. I’ll give it to you.”
The woman let out a scoff of nonchalance.
Do you think one million will solve everything? What I truly want is Larry and only Larry!
Gabriella’s cold stare landed on the check Jory had just placed on the table.
Where there’s life, there’s hope. I’ll make sure all of you pay for what you’ve done to me. Just wait until I get all the money I need!
Bearing that sinister thought in mind, she swallowed her pride as a bitter smile played on her lips.
“Do you think you can settle our score with just one million, Mr. Synder?”
Who do you think I am? One million alone will not appease me.
Jory looked at her in disdain.
“How much do you want?” he asked without giving her a second glance.
Gabriella didn’t hesitate. “Two million. Give me two million now, and I’ll leave.”
Jory lifted his gaze in slight surprise. Whatever. As long as I don’t have to see you ever again.
Gabriella’s eyes went red as she watched the man scribble away on the check.
She could not believe she had just stooped so low to bargain for two million. She grabbed up the fresh check and left right after, contacting Larry almost immediately.
Ring!
Larry took a quick look at his phone but did not bother answering it, seeing as the call was from Gabriella.
He did not want anything to do with the woman.
He carried on busying himself until a sudden thought washed over him. He had almost forgotten about the message Gabriella had sent him earlier on. He hurriedly swiped his phone open, and a photo popped up.
The woman in the picture was smiling blissfully at a man, who looked equally happy. The couple seemed to be having a good time at the beach.
The woman was none other than Joan, and the man with her was Dustin.
Larry’s fists clenched tightly as he looked at the two in the photo.
He could not understand why Joan still wanted to have anything to do with Dustin. Why didn’t she tell me she met Dustin abroad?
Is this why she sounds so tired and distracted when we find time to talk on the phone these few days? Is the reason behind her fatigue spending the whole day fooling with Dustin?
Larry’s gaze turned cold and hard at the thought.
He wished the photo was fake. He wished it was an edited photo. But from the looks of it, no one had made any changes to the photo.
He scrolled through his contact list and dialed Joan’s number, but he was sent straight to voicemail no matter how many times he called.
Out of the blue, he received a call.
“Yes?”
Gabriella was surprised her call got through. “Where are you, Larry? Can we meet up over a meal? I have something to tell you.”
What’s it this time around? I’m sure it’s nothing good. Nothing good comes from this woman.
“What is it? Just tell me over the phone. I’m busy.” He turned her down crudely.
“What are you busy with? Isn’t everything regarding the company already settled? Besides, I really don’t want Alpire Group to acquire Norton Corporation. Come on! It’s already past working hours. Let’s have a meal together. I have something to talk to you about.”
Her adamant response sparked Larry’s curiosity.
He had asked Gabriella what the news was about a few times, but the woman refused to breathe a word to him over the phone.
She really is capable of doing anything. I guess I’ll hear her out and see what she’s done this time.
“Fine. Send me your location.” Larry finally caved.
A sinister hint of malice shone in Gabriella’s eyes as she gave him the details of her location.
