He Never Noticed Me Until I Loved Someone Else novel Chapter 257

Jarrod's gaze didn't waver. "Exactly what it sounds like."

"Jarrod, Sylvia and I are your elders. Demanding that we apologize to Stella is completely out of line," George said, a vein pulsing in his temple.

Jarrod replied with lethal indifference. "I'm not forcing you. You don't have to apologize. But regarding the sabotage of the machines at SD Apparel, I will personally launch a full-scale investigation and drag whoever was pulling the strings into the light."

"Additionally, The Quinn Group's profit margins are pathetic at best. If my wife so desires, I'd be more than happy to have my team acquire the entire company and hand it over to her absolute control."

George nearly choked on his own breath.

This was blatant, cutthroat extortion. How was this not forcing them?!

Jarrod wasn't just throwing Seraphina and Sylvia to the wolves; he was threatening to rip George's entire legacy out of his hands just to soothe Stella's anger.

What made George's blood run cold was the terrifying reality that Jarrod could execute that threat by making a single phone call.

"George, why are you getting so hung up on pride?"

Sensing George's panic, Sylvia smoothly shifted tactics, her voice dripping with artificial grace. "If we made a mistake, we should apologize. In front of our daughter and son-in-law, pride shouldn't even be a factor."

"Stella, I am so sorry. You were deeply wronged today. Your father and I have discussed upgrading the machines several times, but cash flow has just been so incredibly tight. That's the only reason we didn't agree immediately."

Sylvia threw herself on her sword first. "As for Seraphina's alleged involvement, your father and I will investigate thoroughly. If she played any part in this, we will discipline her severely and ensure you get the justice you deserve."

With a sharp tug on Seraphina's sleeve, Sylvia forced her daughter's hand. Seraphina gritted her teeth and choked out a venomous, barely audible, "I'm sorry."

George desperately wanted to preserve his ego, but the looming threat of losing The Quinn Group entirely shattered his resolve. He had no choice but to grovel.

"Stella, what happened before was my fault. No matter how angry I got, I never should have laid a hand on you. And today... I wasn't trying to play favorites, I just lost my temper. You're my flesh and blood. Everything I do, even when I mess up, is out of love for you."

George let out a heavy, dramatic sigh. "Can you please forgive your father?"

Stella stared at the scene unfolding before her, entirely surreal.

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