Chapter 245 Chapter 245 Alright , Marissa , I know this has all been hard on you Braiden walked over to his wife , gently placing an arm around her shoulders .
held onto those shares , Luciano and Marshall would essentially be working for him .
Paying 10 % over market value was Nicolass condition .
If he held on Now that hes finally agreed to sell , paying a little extra is worth it .
Still calling him Nicolas like youre close ? Marissa scoffed , clearly annoyed .
She shrugged his hand off and sneered , Dont tell me you still have feelings for that tramp Amelie .
Is that why youre indulging her bastards * ridiculous demands Braiden let out a humorless chuckle .
A shadow flickered across his face .
The medias already running wild with the story .
Everyone thinks Nicolas committed some serious blunder , which is why hes being forced to sell .
Well let that narrative spread .
The bigger his supposed mistake , the more generous we look for graciously buying him out .
great for our And anyway .
Marshall chimed in , voice calm but eyes cold , even if he gets the money hell never get the chance to spend it .
Marissa numed sharply toward her son , Marshall , what do you mean by that ? A chilling smirk spread across Marshalls face .
Ive hired someone .
After the transactions complete , hell be eliminated .
The money will be ours again in no time Marissas eyes widened in shock .
She immediately glanced at Braiden , wondering if hed be outraged .
But Braiden ? Didnt even flinch .
Instead , he looked at his son , expression unreadable .
Are you sure this time ? The last top tier assassin you hired got wiped out by Nicolass people before he even got close .
This ones different , Marshall said confidently .
Tve seen their skills firsthand . These people arent your average killers theyre monsters .
Nicolass security is good , sure , but theyre just human .
These guys ? Something else entirely .
I hope youre right .
Braiden muttered .
If this goes wrong again , Nicolas will suspect us for sure .
And if he turns it back on us ... Trust me , Dad .
This time , its foolproof .
Marissa looked between the two of them , still shaken .
So you knew about this , Braiden ? she asked in disbelief .
Youre actually okay with Marshalls plan to kill your own son ? Braiden wrapped an arm around her again , smiling darkly Marissa Nicolas is nothing more than a parasite living off the familys wealth , contributing nothing , and taking a third of the profits every year .
You think I dont resent that ? His words seemed to soothe her .
She smirked , Youre not worried youll suddenly get sentimental ? After all , hes Amelies son .
Braiden gave an exaggerated sigh , his tone coaxing , I How many times do I have to say it I only ever loved you .
You faked your own death to help this family scam Amelie out of her fortune .
Everything youve done I saw it all .
Nicolas ? He was just part of the con.
To me , hes not even worthy of carrying Luciano or Marshalls shoes Finally satisfied , Marissa softened .
Though she was in her forties , she giggled like a girl , giving Braiden a playful punch in the chest .
You still know how to sweet talk a woman Always , Braiden said , giving her a theatrical wink .
TU always love you , Marissa Oh Mop it .
Humico .
Your sons still here Whats the big deal ? Its just Adriel .
Hes seen worse ? Youre awful , she giggled .
1/3 1220 PM E Chapter 2 : 5 Because Braiden was so desperate to reclaim control of the Sawyer Group , he scraped together the massive funds needed for the buyout .
The headlines went wild .
The headlines went wild .
Speculation was everywhere most assumed the Sawyer Group would skyrocket now that the power was consolidated .
The public was optimistic .
believing the company was about to expand its empire .
But in in a private office , a small , doll like girl sat curled up in the lap of a tall , elegant man .
Noelles cheeks puffed in frustration as she scrolled through social media .
Nicolas ! Everyone onlines saying the Sawyer family is about to rise again and some of them are talking trash about you !
Nicolas chuckled softly and took her phone away .
He popped a piece of beef jerky into her mouth .
Stop reading comments, sweetheart .
The shows only just begun .
Dont let irrelevant people get you upset .
Noelle munched her snack , still pouting She looked back at him , complaining , Radiance Medias PR team is so slow .
They still havent released anything ? Nicolas had already laid everything out .
The moment the contract was signed , the next step would begin all the dirt on the Sawyer family the lies .
the schemes , the way they trapped his mother would be exposed to the world .
That same day , it would all go public .
But Nicolas wasnt in a rush .
He held Noelles hand in his , absentmindedly tracing circles on her palm as his eyes glinted with a dangerous light .
With a slow , wicked smile curving his lips , he murmured , Let them celebrate a little longer .
Do you know how to truly destroy someone , darling? How ! Noelle blinked , curious .
Nicolass grin deepened .
Give them hope .
Then crush it right in front of them .
Right now , the Sawyer family was probably over the moon . They thought theyd regained control of everything .
They were dreaming up grand new visions for the future .
But soon those very shares would end up back in Nicolass hands , And the money they paid ? It It would fund their own downfall .
When they find out , Nicolas whispered , when they realize they funded their own demise ... imagine how furious theyll be .
How helpless Just the thought sent a shiver of satisfaction down his spine .
In that moment , Nicolass dark , vengeful side fully emerged The hatred had been boiling inside him for years .
He couldnt forget his mothers devastation .
He couldnt forget how she died , broken and alone , while the Sawyer family went on living like heroes .
own father had tried to kill him more than once .
Amelies family hadnt helped .
He learned early on never depend on anyone .
So he planned .
He built an empire with the shares his mother left behind so that one day , he could destroy the very people who fed off her Now , the day had come .
He would show no inercy .
Maybe the intendly of his aura was too much because Noelle , sitting quietly in his lap , was staring at him , wide eyed and silent .
Her gaze was so hot it felt like it might burn a hole right through him .
Noticing her silence , Nicolas blinked and snapped out of his thoughts .
He looked down and saw her still staring .
Was she afraid ? Had far shown her too much of the real him ? Hed always hidden this side from her , giving her only gentleness and warmth .
But now ....
maybe hed gone too far .
2/3 12:21 PM Chapter 245 With a soft sigh , he lowered his head and brushed his fingers along her cheek .
His voice dropped , soft and sweet .
Sweetheart did I scare you ? Noelle still didnt blink .
Still stared at him