Against Cruelty, She Grew Strong (by Anastasia Glover) novel Chapter 630

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Chapter 630 Hidden Gears

“No, she’s an… entrepreneur.”

“An entrepreneur?”

“Yes.”

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Jack’s interest was piqued. “Who exactly? There are only so many female entrepreneurs you could possibly cross paths with in your circle.”

“I’ll share the details with you once things settle down a bit.”

“Are you absolutely certain she’s a better choice than any of these selections?”

“I am certain.”

Jack possessed no desire to back his son completely into a corner just yet, so he chose to concede the point for the time being. “It had better be.”

With that matter temporarily laid to rest, Jack shifted the topic toward official business.

“Has Jasper still not been located?”

Liam shook his head. “He is hiding exceptionally deep.”

Jack’s brow furrowed tightly into a heavy scowl. As long as this individual isn’t permanently eliminated, my mind will never truly be at peace.

“He has already lost the protective backing of the Jackson family. He is entirely incapable of stirring up any significant trouble on his own.”

“No, you are completely mistaken. That man is Jasper; you are severely underestimating his capabilities.”

Jack was thoroughly displeased by his son’s dismissive attitude. “Never underestimate the individual who was capable of single-handedly anchoring the Jackson family. He is far more lethal than anyone else.”

Although Liam didn’t entirely share his father’s perspective, he chose not to engage in a prolonged argument.

The father and son spent a considerable length of time conversing in the study before Liam finally returned to his personal quarters.

Retrieving his phone, he reflected for a brief moment before deliberately dialing a specific

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sequence of digits.

The line rang only a few times before it was successfully connected.

“Hello?”

Liam intentionally remained silent on his end.

Yet, as though she had fully anticipated the call, Tatiana prompted smoothly, “Liam?”

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A genuine smile broke across his face in the darkness of the room. “How exactly did you know it was me?”

“Just a guess.”

“Well, your guess was entirely correct. What sort of reward would you like to claim?”

“Reward me with a peaceful night of sleep.”

The underlying implication was entirely transparent; it was time for him to terminate the call.

“Unfortunately, that specific reward is denied. Try another one.”

“Then I have no other requests.”

“Do you happen to have some free time tomorrow?”

“In all probability, no.”

“Clear your schedule. Aren’t you interested in the parcel of land on the east side of the city? We’re going to conduct a site inspection.”

Tatiana shifted her stance instantly. “I would be absolutely delighted to accompany you.”

“You are remarkably pragmatic.”

“This is by no means the first day you’ve known me.”

“Tatiana, the assistance I’m offering you requires a proper return on investment.”

“What exactly do you want?”

Liam refrained from making any overly demanding requests, offering a casual condition. instead. “Treat me to three meals.”

Tatiana agreed to the terms without a single shred of hesitation.

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The following day, Tatiana arrived at the designated location precisely as scheduled.

Liam was already waiting on-site. The moment he caught sight of her form, he offered a light tease. “I could have easily arranged to pick you up personally, yet you absolutely insisted on making your own way here.”

“I prefer to maintain my independence.”

“Your rejections are truly heartless. Let’s move.”

Although Liam harbored his own subtle motivations behind the outing, he had always maintained an exceptionally diligent focus regarding his professional responsibilities.

He hadn’t breathed a word to a single soul concerning today’s inspection, bypassing any official reception arrangements to ensure their visit remained entirely low-key.

Tatiana had done her homework. She knew exactly what Liam wanted to see.

The east district by the river was the oldest, most run-down part of the city. The tenements were packed tight, a chaotic melting pot of every class and criminal imaginable.

A group of developers was currently exploring the possibility of acquiring this entire zone, though the project was being kept strictly confidential for the time being.

The two of them navigated their way through the narrow lanes, one behind the other.

Just as they cleared a sharp blind corner, a delivery courier came charging forward completely recklessly, nearly colliding directly with Tatiana’s form.

Liam’s reflexes were exceptionally sharp. Reaching out in a flash, he firmly caught her shoulder to pull her out of harm’s way. “Watch out!”

She stumbled straight into his chest, forcing down her instinctive urge to violently shove him away as she deliberately let a look of sheer fright surface on her features.

“Are you alright?”

“I’m fine.”

Liam had initially intended to intercept the courier, but the rider had already vanished into the distance without a trace, leaving them entirely unable to track him down.

“The pathways here are incredibly narrow and heavily congested. Stay directly behind me.”

He had fully anticipated her to stubbornly refuse to show any vulnerability, mentally preparing

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a succession of arguments to counter her pride. Yet, to his surprise, she offered a quiet response. “Alright. Thank you.”

He paused briefly, turning his head to look down at her. A few stray locks of her hair were slightly disheveled, yet the sight added a distinct trace of warmth to her otherwise immaculate features, making her look remarkably endearment-inducing.

Displaying a calculated touch of vulnerability at the perfect moment truly yields incredible results.

Evaluating Liam’s expression, Tatiana knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that her gamble had paid off perfectly.

Throughout the remainder of their journey, she maintained a position directly behind his form, keeping a remarkably close proximity-well within his line of sight, yet maintaining a deliberate boundary where physical contact was avoided.

The work involved in a field inspection was by no means an easy task. It required a physical evaluation of the terrain, and navigating the winding alleyways meant occasionally stepping over stagnant water trickling from refuse bins. A stray movement could easily result in bumping into a passerby, and a heavy, unpleasant aroma constantly permeated the air.

Liam had fully expected her to lose her resolve halfway through the excursion, yet she didn’t utter a single complaint during the entire process.

The inspection continued until he successfully located a cafe that appeared reasonably clean, guiding her inside to take a rest.

“Here, a caramel macchiato. Give it a try.”

“Thank you.”

Liam settled himself into the seat directly opposite hers. “Are you exhausted?”

“I’m managing fine.”

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