Chapter 138 A Couple Ready to Take a Bite Out of Each Other
1… Vincent looked as if he was straining, not keen on spilling it, much less apologizing to Malcolm.
But not apologizing would tank his stocks to rock bottom, nullifying his entire years efforts. The money he painstakingly earned would disappear with just one phone call from Reese.
After much deliberation, Vincent succumbed to the lure of wealth.
“I admit, 1 did mess with your meds before. Almost kept you from standing. Lost my mind for a moment there and made a foolish mistake. I hope, Malcolm, you can forgive me, considering our brotherhood over the years.”
Malcolm’s brow furrowed; his gaze on Vincent was intense, not inquiring about the apology itself, but focused on Vincent’s motivations for confessing.
He had always been calculating, prideful, never showing any regard for Malcolm. A straightforward apology from him was no minor feat unless it was coerced.
But Malcolm didn’t want to force it. An apology, even one given, wouldn’t mean much to him…
However, since his wife had fought for this, he decided to give Vincent’s remorseful address an ear.
Malcolm’s voice rose with a chilly undertone, “Vincent, you seem rather reluctant. Is someone forcing you to apologize to n
me?
Vincent instinctively wanted to glance at Reese, but a cold glare from her made him snap his gaze aw
away promptly.
“It’s not like anyone’s forcing me; I j
* I just feel like rowe Malcolm an apology.”
well.
if you re apologizing, do it right! Malcolm said without a hint of softness.
Vincent felt like he was about to explode from frustration. Just moments ago, Reese had the audacity to suggest if they were together, they wouldn’t be utterly rotten.
But isn’t she and Malcolm together now the epitome of that?
him to take t
the plunge.
It was beyond bad. He suspected this whole situation was a trap they had set, waiting for him to
He felt unwilling, as if he was being courced.
Malcolm raised his hand, cutting him off, “Alright, let’s forget the past. Good thing my wife’s got healing hands, or t’d have you owing me big ”
Vincent’s face broke into a relieved, hopeful smile.
So, you mean you forgive me, Malcolm?”
Malcolm arched an eyebrow. When did I say I forgave you? I only sad you don’t need to apologize.
Vincent’s anxiety surged back to the surface.
No, you mean…..
Chapter 138 A Couple Ready to Take a Bite Out of Each Other
You ve got a solid proposal for that tourism development project, right? Hand it over to me. I can make it even more profitable.
Malcolm’s tone was calm, as if he was asking Vincent for something vial.
Vincent’s eye twitched. He wanted to say out loud:
How can you be so calm and shameless with such a request?
His face showed his dilemma. “Malcolm, you know how much effort ve put into that project, and the proposals are already submitted, I mean…
Malcolm briefly looked down at his watch, then locked eyes with Vigent, his gaze sharp, his voice carrying an edge of intimidation.
“Seems like your apology isn’t sincere enough.”
apologized to you in person; how is that not enough? What do you want, Malcolm–me to get on my knees?”
Vincent was on the verge of losing it. Above him was Malcolm and beside him was someone who could make him lose billions in an instant. This couple was like predators, merciless.
Their act was impeccable.
His voice was low but resonant, full of I deterrence
“Compared to almost making me permanently paralyzed, what’s one project? How about this: I let Reese paralyze you, and then give you a couple of projects to soothe your feelings, how about that?”
Vincent was left speechless.
He know that Reese had the chops. The fact that she’d grasped Malem’s medical condition and deduced someone had been tampering with his medication shortly after joining the Flynn family was proof enough that she was no ordinary woman.
Now, with just one
phone call
she d
managed to tank her stocks in the blink of an eye. The stock market wasn’t a playground where just anyone could manipulate the game.
He was growing increasingly convinced that Reese had to go. If she couldn’t be his ally, she would have to be eliminated Otherwise. she would become a formidable threat.
Vincent sensed that both of them were driven by cl unscathed today.
by clear objectives. He feared that if
if he refused, he might not leave the room
Fine. Losing a project was still better than losing all his stocks. And these stocks were tied to the company; he couldn’t afford to lose them carelessly.
With a heavy heart, he nodded, “Alright, Malcolm can take on the project. I do believe in Malcolm’s capabilities; he’ll surely add even greater value to it”
A sly smile played at the corners of Malcolm’s eyes. “Then have your assistant bring the contract to my office tomorrow.”
Vincent managed a strained smile, more pained than pleased, “Sure, Malcolm, you can count on it.
Upon Vincent’s agreement, Malcolm delt it necessary to add a word advice, heavy with sincerity, “Never betray your own family like this aguin If Mr. Flynn found out, you know there would be contences.”
Vincent’s actions border on inhuman. But Malcolm didn’t want to tarnish Mr. Flynn’s
Mr. Flynn detested fratricide above all, and Vine spirits with such filth.
Chapter 138 A Couple Ready to Take a Bite Out of Each Other
Certain vendettas required patient retribution; haste was not the salation.
Vincent felt a simmering rage building inside him, barely able to contain it..
Til head back to my room first, Malcolm, Reese.”
er Vincent left, Malcolm turned to Reese.
After
“Let’s head to our room, honey
Reese pointed outside, I need to step o
step out. A girlfriend has asked for me.
Malcolm descended the stairs with a directness, pinching her smooth cheek lightly, “Your girlfriend isn’t as important as your husband.”
With that, he bent down to scoop her up and started towards the stars. Reese instinctually tried to struggle free but halted at Malcolm’s words.
I’ve just
recovered, don’t have much strength in my arms. If you keep wriggling and fall…”
Roose typically didn’t concern herself with such matters and attempted to break free nonetheless. Suddenly, Malcolm’s grip weakened, causing her to slip down, which startled her into quickly clutching his neck. Malcolm gave a soft snort, “See, I told you I’m not all that strong, so don’t squirm. Once we get back to the room, 11 let you go.”
Reese, after the
e scare she’d had, didn’t dare move a muscle; they were just going back to the room, not a marathon carry.
She was surprisingly docile this time, which for Reese, was quite the accomplishment.
Back in the room, Malcolm laid her down on the bed, but just as Reese tried to get up, his tall frame pressed down upon her unexpectedly…
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