Chapter 440


    ire tightened her grip on her wine ss. "What are you nning to do with him?"


    Connor leaned back, unfazed. "Didn''t you always say I was born a bad seed? I''ve just picked up a few tricks from you, sis. Compared to you, I''m not even close to being ruthless."


    ire let out a dryugh. "You truly are a devil at heart."


    "If you think I am, then maybe I am. Wouldn''t want to disappoint your training and expectations."


    "What exactly do you n to do with Barrett?"


    "Rx, I''m not going to kill him. I''m a businessman; I know how to get the most out of him."


    ire couldn''t quite read Connor''s intentions.


    Their eyes locked in a silent battle.


    Finally, ire sighed, "Alright, what''s your price?"


    Connor didn''t miss a beat. "I want The Emporium."


    This wasn''t just any ce. The Emporium was part of Sartori Corporation, a high-end shopping haven boasting the world''s top luxury brands. It was also the country''s only members-only mall.


    It was one of ire''s most cherished assets, not because it was the most valuable, but because it connected across various sectors.


    Connor''s demand made ire chuckle. "You''ve got some nerve. Do you realize The Emporium was aplete disaster when it came to me? I''ve turned it into the world''s top shopping destination. It''s like my child. Do you think I''d just hand it over for some actor?"


    Connor remained calm. "If it''s too much, forget it. I don''t force anyone."


    "Chloe''s waiting for me; I should get going."


    Connor turned to leave, clearly not open to negotiation.


    Just as he reached the door, ire called out, "Hold on."


    Connor stopped but didn''t turn around.


    ire''s voice trembled with anger. "Fine, have yourwyer here tomorrow. The Emporium will


    yours. As of tomorrow, it''s allyours."


    Connor''s lips curled into a faint smile, still not turning to face her. "Thanks, sis."


    "Once the transfer''s done tomorrow, Barrett will be sent to the entrance of The Garden. Just make sure to pick him up.'' With that, Connor walked out.


    Not long after, the sound of smashing sses came from inside.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.


    Soon enough, Teddy approached. "Sir, the eldest Shaw son is here. Would you like to say hello?"


    Teddy whispered, "Rumor has it he''s back because..."


    Connor frowned slightly. "The Sartori


    and Shaw families have always


    stayed out of each other''s way.


    Besides, the Sartori elders have been


    abroad for years. Isaac and I I are


    known rivals. Going over now would look like I''m trying to cozy up, and given Isaac''s straightced nature, it''s not worth the hassle."


    Connor replied coolly, "Make sure he''s well taken care of. I won''t be going."


    After Teddy left, Connor was about to head back to the private room when he spotted Diana at the end of the hallway. She was dressed in a chic little outfit, slinging a small bag, and looking effortlessly elegant...


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