Marrying The Supposed Gold Digger (Valerie) novel Chapter 773

Jayden knew he was not privy to the intricacies of the wealthy families' conflicts, but he was aware that Owen was not someone to be underestimated. If Owen discovered that he had been deceived, it could turn problematic. With this thought, Jayden fixed a steely gaze, realizing that if a confrontation or a melee were to occur, he would need to eliminate them to secure his position.

What else could he do? Although he was a powerful figure as a gang leader, he was not the ultimate boss and had higher-ups watching his every move. The fate of Owen was directly tied to his survival. Given the deadly rivalry between Matthew and Owen, if he managed to deceive Owen, he had to ensure he was prepared for any fallout.

Matthew had a different plan in mind. He aimed to capture Owen and use him as bait to lure out Ethan. Matthew was convinced he had seen Ethan before, and Ethan had sent a distress signal indicating he had something crucial to share. The sudden disappearance and subsequent pursuit of Ethan suggested someone was actively trying to prevent their meeting. All these clues pointed to one conclusion: someone was trying to keep the truth from him. Matthew believed that Owen was the prime suspect.

Ethan's sudden disappearance had left him in hiding, and Matthew suspected that Owen was behind it. Now that Matthew had reached this place, Ethan was cornered and dared not make a move. If Matthew could capture Owen, he believed that Ethan would realize only he could provide the help he needed. This, Matthew hoped, would prompt Ethan to reveal himself.

As the truth drew nearer, Matthew knew it was crucial to act swiftly. He thought, 'Mr. Anderson, we'll be meeting very soon!"

Matthew sneered, instructing his team to prepare for when Owen arrived. The key was to ensure that Owen's guards were replaced with his people to guarantee everything went smoothly. With Davin's men assisting, it didn't take long for Owen's group to be located. Once everything was set, it was time for Matthew to meet Owen.

As time ticked by, Owen tried to find a moment to slip away, but Charles kept a tight watch on him. Charles didn't leave Owen's side, even assigning his subordinates to keep a close eye on him. Owen had no opportunity to escape, as he was under constant surveillance, even during meals, bathroom breaks, and showers. Frustration and anger built up within him.

Owen had initially hoped to avoid Valerie, but he found Charles to be even more tenacious, sticking to him like glue. Lying in bed, he furrowed his brow and thought, 'Matthew is so cunning and has always outmaneuvered me in our confrontations. How did Jayden manage to capture him so easily? And why didn't they ask for any money for capturing Matthew?

'Logically, Matthew is incredibly wealthy. Shouldn't Valerie have received some sort of ransom demand? It doesn't make sense that Matthew could be captured so easily.'

Owen started to suspect something was off. If he had been in that situation, he would have first contacted himself and then reached out domestically for a ransom. Given Matthew's immense wealth, even criminal organizations abroad would have been well aware of his significance.

Owen knew that his ultimate goal was to take over Noria Group, and Jayden was aware of that too. However, the Grant family's assets were substantial. Considering the lavish gifts given by Sophia, for Valerie's baby, it was clear that Sophia had a considerable amount of valuable assets. Owen wondered if Jayden was aware of this. For them, the more money they could extract, the better. It would make sense to drain every bit of wealth from the Grant family.

Owen wanted both the assets of the Noria Group and the Grant family. He doubted that Jayden would overlook such an opportunity, making him suspicious of the situation. Given the unpredictable nature of conflicts and the fact that he was in Wakanda, Owen had no one else to trust.