Chapter 1345


    Chapter 1345 An Unexpected Twist


    Finley inwardly cursed Eugene for posing a question he already knew the answer to. Hasn’t hee


    across the viral interview video featuring Nathan? However, his frustration was carefully hidden


    beneath aposed facade. After two rounds of confrontation, Finley did not intend to harbor any


    further intentions of opposing Eugene. To him, Eugene’s behavior was nothing short of unreasonable.


    As such, he shifted his gaze to Ace and urged, “Ace, you should be well aware of this. Speak up.” Ace


    thought Eugene had finally let him off the hook, yet here he was being dragged back into the


    conversation again. He couldn’t reveal the truth either—it would be odd if he did. After all, Eugene


    wouldn’t spare him if he spoke up.


    That being said, remaining silent under Eugene’s prating gaze was not an option. After some


    hesitation, he muttered, “This is the contract.” As he spoke, he handed the document signed by both


    families to Eugene. Eugene swiftly skimmed through the contract, which primarily outlined the terms of


    the coboration. However, his attention was immediately drawn to the final small line at the bottom,


    marked with a crucial note. ‘To establish long-term strategic cooperation through marriage, any


    vition of the contract will result in doublepensation for breach of contract and all ensuing


    financial losses!’ Having absorbed the contents, Eugene threw the contract onto the table and turned


    his gaze toward the family of three seated across from him, including Ace. “How does this contract


    rte to Nathan?” he questioned.


    Finley furrowed his brows and pointed to the concluding section of the contract, exining, “It clearly


    states here that the basis of the coboration is marriage. However, Nathan’s viral interview not only


    terminated the coboration between our families but also subjected my daughter to public criticism. As


    he seems to revel in the limelight, I demand that Nathan publicly apologize to my daughter on all


    tforms.” Feeling frightened, Lexie anxiously tugged at Finley’s sleeve. Worried that Eugene might


    discover she had slept with Nathan the previous night, she dreaded the thought of him looking down onBelongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    her. Therefore, she wanted nothing to do with pursuing this matter any further. However, Finley


    interpreted her actions as mere worry and fear. He tenderly patted her hand andforted her, “Don’t


    worry, child. I will ensure that justice is served for what you have endured.” Eugene, seeming to


    strongly agree, nodded. As confusion filled the room, he slowly spoke up.


    “That’s a good idea. Let’s have a public apology on all tforms.”


    A flicker of hope ignited within Finley’s eyes as if he had glimpsed a temporary victory. Once the matter


    of the apology had been resolved, only the matter of financialpensation would be left to address.


    In truth, as long as Nathan was willing to apologize, all other aspects could be negotiated. Lexie was


    also surprised by Eugene’s easy agreement. Jade was equally dumbfounded. How can Eugene allow


    Nathan to apologize?


    As each person grappled with their own bewildered thoughts, Eugene spoke once again. “Let’s


    schedule it for tomorrow. Your entire family, along with Ace, will apologize to Nathan across all


    tforms!” As his words sank in, the four individuals seated opposite Eugene were frozen in disbelief.


    They exchanged perplexed nces, seeking confirmation in each other’s eyes. It wasn’t Nathan who


    was expected to apologize to them. Instead, they were asked to apologize to Nathan. The reasoning


    behind this demand remained elusive. Finley’s simmering temper finally reached its boiling point.


    “President Nn, you are taking this too far, don’t you think?” Eugene maintained hisposure, his


    expression disying an air of indifference. As he turned his gaze towards Finley, he appeared


    surprisingly amodating. “What seems to be the issue, Mr. Snow? Are you dissatisfied with the


    proposed resolution?” Suppressing his anger, Finley retorted, “Nathan was the one who vited the


    contract first and insulted my daughter. Why should we be the ones to apologize?” Eugene gestured


    toward Nathan and calmly stated, “Show the contract to Mr. Snow. Does it contain any statement or


    signature from Nathan? Where is the evidence of vition?” Nathan, everposed, promptly opened


    the contract and handed it to Finley. “Mr. Snow, please take a look. The contract bears your signature


    and that of Mr. Baker. It solely emphasizes the necessity of a marriage alliance between the Snow and


    Baker families. If you are insistent on pursuing a marriage alliance with the Baker Family, why not


    consider my uncle’s suggestion? My father is currently single!”