LOGINLinda stared at her in disbelief.
This woman—Even now—Even with a knife against her throat—Still wasn’t afraid?“Navia Harrison,” Linda snarled, “you’re asking for it!”“You think you’re successful because of talent?”“I’m spitting on that.”“It’s all because of your face.”“Once I ruin it, you’ll fall from heaven straight intoUnfortunately—He had chosen the wrong person to threaten.Leonel laughed coldly.Instead of releasing Robert, he dragged him directly in front of himself like a shield.“What?” he said softly. “Do you secretly hate your employer?”“Planning to drag him into the grave with me?”Robert was nearly rolling his eyes from suffocation.Furious, he roared at his own men:“Put them down!”His voice cracked with rage.“Who gave you permission to point weapons at my head?!”“Are you idiots?!”“What if someone fires by accident?!”Only then did the bodyguards reluctantly lower them.Leonel still didn’t release Robert.Instead, he sneered:“Earlier, Mr. Robert wanted us to stay as guests. Now it’s my turn to return the favor.”He tightened his grip slightly.“So you will kindly esco
Leonel let out a cold laugh.The low, husky sound vibrated from deep in his chest, elegant yet utterly detached.“Sorry,” he said lazily. “I’m not interested.”Robert wasn’t angered by Leonel’s arrogance at all.Instead, the smile on his lips only grew stranger.“Oh, I think you will be,” he replied softly. “After all, this concerns the relationship between you and your wife.”“And if it’s not handled properly…” His smile deepened. “That could become a real problem.”Leonel’s gaze instantly turned colder.“Stop trying to stir trouble,” Navia snapped before he could respond. “We’re not falling for your games.”“Games?” Robert chuckled. “I’m telling the truth.”Then he tilted his head slightly toward Leonel.“Unless Mr. Crawford is truly so confident that you
The bodyguards immediately headed toward the motel.Inside the car, Navia’s pupils shrank instantly.She almost rushed out to stop them—But Leonel pulled her firmly back against him.“Navia,” he said quietly, “calm down.”How could she calm down?Especially now that she knew Robert was insane.If Vivian got dragged away again, would she ever get another chance to escape?Vivian had already sensed danger and tried to leave alone.But Navia had stubbornly chased after her anyway.Everything happening now—Was because of her.How could she possibly stay calm?“You bastard!” she shouted again.Robert stood outside the car window, still smiling pleasantly.“Miss Harrison,” he said, “considering you helped me find Vivian, you’re technically my benefactor.”“According to your country’s traditions, I should repay you
Navia thought about it carefully.Sure, most of the reason was because this man was ridiculously jealous…But honestly, considering Adrian’s history of flirting with every beautiful woman alive—Maybe it really was bad influence for the baby.Adrian nearly lost the will to live.“Fine. I get it,” he muttered dramatically. “I shouldn’t be here. I shouldn’t even exist. I belong under a car tire somewhere.”He sighed deeply.“You two enjoy your meal. I’ll wait outside.”He had barely turned to leave when Leonel suddenly spoke again.“Since Navia thinks your technology has potential, I suppose it’s worth something.”Adrian immediately turned back hopefully.Leonel continued calmly:“I’ll invest another hundred million.”Adrian’s eyes nearly lit up like fireworks.All traces of
The two of them stayed wrapped in each other’s arms.Then suddenly—BANG! BANG! BANG!Violent knocking echoed from the suite door.Navia snapped back to reality immediately.“Someone’s here? Did they find Vivian?!”Leonel frowned slightly before finally releasing her and walking toward the entrance.Outside the door, Adrian Hayes was practically pounding on it like a madman.The moment it opened even a crack, he immediately shoved himself inside.“There’s news! There’s news about Vivian—”Before he could finish speaking, he met Leonel’s terrifyingly dark stare.It looked like the man wanted to skin him alive with his eyes alone.Adrian instantly shivered.“Leonel… why are you looking at me like that?” he asked cautiously. “I didn’t do anything wrong, did I?”Then suddenly, realization hit him.He sucke
Leonel held Navia in his arms, his brows slightly furrowed with concern.Compared to his worry, however, Navia felt more relieved than anything else.“Nothing happened,” she said softly. “I just got a phone call.”“What phone call?”“Chairman Crawford called me. After finding out we came to Harbour City, he told us to go back immediately. He said we shouldn’t get involved in the Lawson family’s problems or interfere with Vivian and Robert’s situation.”Only then did Leonel visibly relax.“So that’s all?”A low chuckle escaped him.“For a second, I thought someone had upset you. I was wondering why you suddenly started acting so clingy.”His deep voice carried that familiar sense of calm security as he gently ran a hand through her long dark hair.“As for the old man,” he said casually, “just pretend you never heard any of
As soon as that voice joined the chaos, people instinctively looked toward the VIP lounge opposite Marcus Morgan’s.Another figure had appeared there.A wave of shocked gasps swept through the ballroom.“It’s Chairman Crawford!”“Leonel Crawford&h
“Mr. Morgan bids… one hundred million”Even the auctioneer’s voice trembled.This wasn’t just another high-profile bid anymore—this was a record-breaking moment for the entire auction house.What did real wealth look like?This.Marcus
“An additional fifteen million?”Even the auctioneer looked stunned by Liam Crawford’s extravagance.“Mr. Crawford, are you certain? That brings the total to thirty million U.S. dollars!”Thirty million dollars.An absolutely insane amount of mone
Meanwhile, Adrian brought Navia to his private suite upstairs.“Coffee or tea?” he asked.“I still have another appointment later,” Navia replied politely. “So no tea for now.”Then she glanced around casually. “Did Leonel ask you to come?&







