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Chapter 769
Owen red <b>at </b>Valerie in anger. Valerie smiled and said, “Mr. Anderson, you don’t have much time. Think it over. If the ship returns and the reporters swarm in. I can’t guarantee <b>that </b>this dinghy won’t be their next target. Just imagine if you were exposed–how would that affect the Anderson family’s business?”
Owen, distressed and desperate, began to y the family card. “Valerie, can you remember how much Mrs. Anderson cared for you? How could you do this to <b>me</b>? Back then, she adored you, and Chloe considered you like a daughter. And now, you’re betraying me like this!
“Don’t you have any conscience? Remember how many gifts Mrs. Anderson gave <b>you </b>after you had your child? I’m also your elder!” Owen said, his eyes reddening as he spoke.
Valerie looked down at <b>him </b>with disdain. “Mr. Anderson, a debt of gratitude <b>is </b>one thing, and your behavior is another. I remember how well <b>Mrs. </b>Anderson treated me, but that doesn’t mean I owe you anything. Our families rtionship was maintained by her, not by you. So save the pretense for someone else!”
Owen’s face turned <b>grim </b><b>at </b>Valerie’s words. He couldn’t believe she was being so brazenly disrespectful in front of outsiders. “<b>Valerie</b>, you really won’t let this go, will you? Everyone knows about the chaos in Wakanda. You’re driving me to the edge!” he shouted.
Owen feigned innocence, but Valerie merely ancered. She said, ‘Cut the act, let’s be straightforward. I’m just giving you <b>a </b>heads–up–your time is running out. You’ve got five minutes to decide. After that. I’ll have the ship return. Then you can figure <b>out </b>how to exin things to every
“I <b>think </b>Tyrell Wilkins here will also know how to exin things Tyrell, trembling at the side, nervously nced at Valerie. He knew he couldn’t afford to offend either of these powerful families. His face grew pale as he awaited the oue, fully aware that the <b>situation </b>was far beyond his control.
Valerie smiled and said, “Don’t worry, the video is in my hands. If you <b>don’t </b>cooperate, I’ll make sure you’re ruined! Mr. Anderson, you should consider whether you <b>can </b>afford to cross me.” Her words were <b>meant </b>not only for Owen but also to warn Tyrell, making it clear that opposing her could lead to dire consequences. Tyrell, trembling, remained silent, <b>clearly </b>intimidated by her threat.
Owen’s face flushed with anger as he shouted, “Valerie Warren, how dare you!”
“Four minutes,” she said
Valerie intentionally avoided looking at Owen<b>, </b><b>simply </b>keeping track of the countdown Owen<b>, </b>feeling deted <b>as </b>the seconds ticked by, watched helplessly as the tension in the room grew, With the sound of reporters outside growing louder, Owen finally <b>gave </b>in. “Valerie Warren, you win this time!”
Valerie smiled and said. “Mr. Anderson, please go ahead!”
Owen, begrudgingly, took out his phone and instructed his subordinates. “<b>Send </b><b>a </b>message to Wakanda <b>and </b>search for Matthew Grant!”
His subordinates were taken <b>aback</b>. “Mr. Anderson, you want <b>us </b>to search for Matthew Grant? I thought we were.
Owen interrupted, “Shut up! Just go <b>and </b>find him as I said! Let me know immediately if you get any information! After hanging up the phone, Owen looked at Valerie and said. “Is this enough? I’ve already sent people to look for him. Now delete the video and let them <b>start </b>the boatt
Valerie shook <b>her </b><b>head </b>instead. “<b>No</b>”
Owen, enraged, shouted, “Valerie Warren, don’t push it! I’ve done everything you asked, <b>and </b>now you’re going back on your <b>word</b>!” At that moment, <b>his </b>anger red to the point where he nearly charged at her, ready to risk everything for a showdown
Valeric chuckled and said, “Over the <b>line</b>? Mr. Anderson, it’s not the first time you’ve gone bark on your word. I don’t trust you <b>at </b>all! Do you think a phone call <b>is </b>enough to make me let you go? Do you take me for a child?”
Then what do you want!” Owen said.
“I need you to go to <b>Wakanda </b>in person. If you don’t, I’ll make this video public. Tyrell Wilkins, you can just call the police andin, and tu handle everything from <b>there</b>, Valerie said. No one in the Anderson family could have anticipated that Owen would be the kind of person to get entangled in such a situation.
“Mr. Anderson, you’d better think this through. The Anderson family is a major yer in Kranson City, and many people are watching you. If something happens, plenty of people will be ready <b>to </b><b>take </b>advantage of it. As for me, I don’t need to <b>worry</b>–Noria Group isrge and wealthy enough for me to handle this. The real questioni is whether you can endure it”
Valerie scoffed and continued, “As your age, still trying to mess with someone <b>pure </b>and innocent? The public outcry will be intense, and you won’t even have a <b>chance </b>to defend yourself”
<b>Hearing </b>her words, Owen’s anger reached its <b>peak</b>. He was furious that he had fallen into the trap set by <b>Valerie</b>, a mere young woman. He would have <b>dealt </b>with her first if he had known this would happen. Despite his rage, he found himself helpless. Valerie was indeed a cunning adversary, outwitting himpletely.
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Valerie raised an eyebrow and nced at her watch. Seeing her demeanor, Owen realized she was not just making idle threats. He gritted his teeth in frustration, fully aware she was capable <b>and </b>willing to follow through on her demands.
“Fine, I’ll go! But with the conflict in Wakanda, all flights there are grounded, and I’m powerless to help right now!”
Owen tried to avoid <b>it </b><b>again </b>but was interrupted by Valerie, “Stop with the excuses, Mr. Anderson. Don’t you have a private jet? If not, we can arrange one for you. Rest assured, if you want to get there. I have a hundred ways to make it happen. You won’t have <b>to </b>worry about not getting there”
Owen red at Valerie, his teeth clenched <b>in </b>anger. He was seething with frustration, regretting that he hadn’t <b>dealt </b>with her previously. Now, <b>she </b>had him cornered in a way he had never experienced. After years of dominating the business world, he had never faced such humiliation and threat.
Owen’s eyes were red with fury, but Valerie merely smiled at him. “Don’t look at me like that, Mr. Anderson. I might do something unpleasant if you keep it up. In the end, it’ll be you who suffers
Owen’s face turned ashen immediately hearing this, realizing he had no choice, Valerie was someone who not only spoke her mind but also followed through<b>, </b>and she was known for holding grudges. Resignedly, he said, “Alright, you win I give in.”
Tyrell standing aside, finally understood <b>what </b>had transpired. He was just a minor actor with no knowledge of the intrigues of high society, bur hearing this scene unfold made him quite uneasy. Valerie turned to him and <b>said</b>, “Don’t worry, you won’t lose any resources you’re supposed to get. However, please keep today’s events to yourself?
Tyrell quickly <b>nodded </b>and promised. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Grant 1 assure you I won’t say a word!”
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