Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 265

Madison was beginning to regret not rejecting the offer earlier. She stared at the card, suddenly realizing it was causing more trouble than it was worth.

On the other hand, she could not reject Luke to his face. After considering it for a moment, she thanked him and pocketed the card.

At that moment, Sebastian returned with the freshly printed agreements. He placed one on Nathaniel’s desk and handed the other to Luke’s assistant.

“I’ll let my lawyer take a look before I sign it.”

“Very good. See you again soon.”

After exchanging several more words of courtesy, Luke departed with Sebastian seeing him off.

Remaining in his office, Nathaniel opened the agreement and perused the details they had just negotiated. Being meticulous by nature, he never allowed any mistakes to slip past his cyes.

As she tidied up at the bar, Madison threw occasional glances at the office. The rays of dusk filtered through the windows and over Nathaniel, casting the silhouette of his strapping figure onto the glossy floor.

With a sense of unease, she arrived before his desk. “I do not intend to work elsewhere, Mr. Hadley. Please don’t misunderstand! I only took it because I did not want to embarrass Mr. Larson.”

By that point, she wanted nothing more than to get rid of Luke’s card. Sh*t! I was careless. I shouldn’t have done that or I will be doomed if it angered Nathaniel.

Nathaniel raised his placid gaze that was still as water. His chiseled features were expressionless like the cold steel of a machine. “Your contract with Hadley Corporation is ending soon. I won’t stop you want to work elsewhere. In fact, you don’t even need to pay the penalty for breach of contract if you’re in

if you a hurry to leave.”

“I do not intend to leave, Mr. Hadley. I want to remain by your side,” Madison cried, revealing her heart’s desire in a moment of panic. After a pause, she continued, “There are many things to learn by working alongside you.”

She wanted nothing more than to cut her heart out and show Nathaniel how much she loved him. However, she was forced to suppress that feeling and lock it away in the deep recesses of her heart.

Nathaniel’s gaze remained as still as a frozen lake. “I see. Get back to work, then.”

“Yes, Mr. Hadley.”

Madison picked up the documents. It was only after she turned around that she felt the searing pain in her

heart.

After the office door closed, the space regained its solemn air.

Sebastian knocked and entered. After casually turning the lock shut, he arrived before the desk to report, “There’s news from Hallsbay. Our private investigator has found more dirt on the guy. He has stolen and conducted armed robbery. All of this information has been dropped anonymously into the precinct’s mailbox.”

“Have somebody take care of him.”

A dark glint rose in Nathaniel’s eyes and he looked like he wanted to murder that man. His knuckles crackled menacingly at the thought of the man who harmed Christina.

I want to teach that f*cker a lesson with my bare hands.

“Have you ascertained who the mastermind is?” he urged.

Though Sebastian knew that Nathaniel’s rage was not directed at him, the hairs on his back stood on end at the sight of the hatred pouring forth from his employer.

“It’s most likely Holly,” he answered hastily, “but she’s not going to admit it because it’s a more serious crime…”

As long as she remained adamant, the Jenson family could still rescue her, given their influence.

That was why Holly refused to admit it.

Nathaniel stood up, a dangerous air emanating from his hulking figure. “Investigate all the factories under the Jenson family, and send every bit of dirt you find to the police.”

Sebastian grew nervous upon hearing that. This is going to keep them busy and up all night.

Mr. Hadley has always been this cruel. Without exception, those who incur his ire will be crushed.

Gwyneth has not followed up with me because she had been busy on set, which is why I have forgotten all about it. Having taken the deposit, I’ll get into trouble if I cannot produce the piece on time.

Though Mom has grounded me, I can use Christina as an excuse to slip out.