Marrying The Supposed Gold Digger (Valerie) novel Chapter 769

Owen glared at 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 that this dinghy won't become their next target. Just imagine if you were exposed—how would that affect the Anderson family's business?"

Owen, distressed and desperate, began to play the family card. "Valerie, can' you remember how much Mrs. Anderson cared for you? How could you do this to me? 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 you after you had your child? I'm also your elder!" Owen said, his eyes reddening as he spoke.

Valerie looked down at him with disdain. "Mr. Anderson, a debt of gratitude is one thing, and your behavior is another. I remember how well Mrs. Anderson treated me, but that doesn't mean I owe you anything. Our families' relationship was maintained by her, not by you. So save the pretense for someone else!"

Owen's face turned grim at Valerie's words. He couldn't believe she was being so brazenly disrespectful in front of outsiders. "Valerie, 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 sneered. She said, "Cut the act, let's be straightforward. I'm just giving you a 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 out how to explain things to everyone!

"I think Tyrell Wilkins here will also know how to explain things." Tyrell, trembling at the side, nervously glanced at Valerie. He knew he couldn't afford to offend either of these powerful families. His face grew pale as he awaited the outcome, fully aware that the situation was far beyond his control.

Valerie smiled and said, "Don't worry, the video is in my hands. If you don't cooperate, I'll make sure you're ruined! Mr. Anderson, you should consider whether you can afford to cross me." Her words were meant not only for Owen but also to warn Tyrell, making it clear that opposing her could lead to dire consequences. Tyrell, trembling, remained silent, clearly 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, simply keeping track of the countdown. Owen, feeling deflated as the seconds ticked by, watched helplessly as the tension in the room grew. With the sound of reporters outside growing louder, Owen finally gave 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, "Send a message to Wakanda and search for Matthew Grant!"

His subordinates were taken aback. "Mr. Anderson, you want us to search for Matthew Grant? I thought we were..."

Owen interrupted, "Shut up! Just go and 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 start the boat!"