My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 1262

Chapter 1262 

Hera’s tone was chilling, her demeanor icy. It made Eugene feel as if he had been encased in 

ice. 

“Sorry… I’m sorry…” Eugene’s head felt like it was about to explode. He could not think of anything else to say other than an apology. 

“That’s it? You’re sorry? That fire cost my company three million! The food poisoning, six million! How are we going to settle this account?” Hera’s gaze was so cold it could almost freeze. 

Yasmin moved a chair from the business van for Hera to sit on. Hera was pregnant, and standing too long would numb her legs. Hera sat on the chair, her cold eyes continuing to stare at the sweating Eugene. “I want ten times the compensation. That’s no problem, right? 

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“N–No problem!” Eugene nodded like a pecking chicken. Ten times the compensation was only 90 million. He and his father had saved up nearly 200 million over the years. They could afford it. 

Hera’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. “Seeing you agree so easily, it seems that 90 million is not enough to make you feel the pinch. Let’s make it a hundred times the compensation, then. I want nine billion!” 

“No, no, no… It’s very much a pinch. Our savings only amount to about 200 million. We really can’t come up with nine billion!” Eugene was almost crying at this point. 

Hera demanded nine billion just because he had agreed too quickly. If he had deliberated, who knew if she would have taken his legs instead? Clearly, she had the power to just rob him of anything and everything. 

Hera’s mouth twitched slightly. “So that means you refuse right?” 

“Ms. Lewis, we can’t come up with nine billion!” Eugene was practically crying now, minus the tears. Olivia was a hundred times more terrifying than the devil. 

Eva handed her own phone to Hera, speaking respectfully, “Ms. Lewis, the number of the major shareholder of Hondur Pharmaceuticals headquarters in Sagen.” 

After days of cooperation, the two of them worked together seamlessly. Hera was increasingly impressed by Eva’s ability to get things done. She accepted the phone and 

dialed the number. 

Eugene closed his eyes, awaiting judgment. The call connected. A voice, aged and weathered, 

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came from the other end, “Who is this?” 

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Hera said gently, “This is Hera Lewis, chairwoman of Southern Heavens Pharmaceuticals in Jonford,” 

There was a crash. It sounded as if a teacup had fallen on the other end. There was silence for a few seconds before the aged voice asked, “Ms. Lewis, what can I do for you?” 

“I wouldn’t dare to instruct you. However, your branch in Xanthalos has been going to extremes recently to suppress my company. There have been incidents of arson and poisoning, causing us heavy losses,” Hera said with heartfelt regret. 

“How much are you asking for?” Edward Hicks was no fool. He knew Hera was demanding compensation. As the spokesperson for a second–rate family, he was well aware that Hera would demand a lion’s share. Otherwise, she would not have called him herself. 

“Nine billion!” Hera replied coldly. 

Edward sneered coldly. “I know you have some influence in Jonford, but my position in Sagen is not something you can afford to offend. If you insist on taking things too far, I wouldn’t mind making a personal visit to Jonford myself.” 

“Are you threatening me, Mr. Hicks?” Hera narrowed her eyes. 

“You can interpret it that way if you wish.” Edward lit a cigar and took a puff.