Heiress Returns Family Shocks (Nina Swanson) novel Chapter 369

Chapter 369

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That’s enough!” the leader of the men in black finally snapped out of it. He quickly pulled up his card number. “Transfer one billion now!”

Miranda was caught off guard. She’d honestly thought these guys weren’t the type to be swayed by money.

But the more swagger she’d shown a moment ago, the more mortified she felt now. Because she was broke. The Hawthorne and Carroll families were the ones with money.

Miranda had just gotten accepted back into the family, and Loren had given her a bit of money, only 2 million, since she was still a kid.

When she left Betrico, Edward and David each wired her some money into her account. Altogether, she only had 10 million in her account. That was still a long way from one billion.

Miranda awkwardly rubbed her nose and turned to Nina. “Aunt Nina, can you lend me some cash?”

Nina’s lips twitched. She strode up to the leader of the men in black. “How about 6 million? That’s what it’ll cost to let us walk out of here alive!”

The leader’s face darkened. “That’s not what you said a minute ago!”

Nina shot back, her tone icy, “Kids can be foolish, but what’s your excuse? You’ve got two minutes. Take the cash and get out, or stay and lose your life.”

The leader of the men in black was visibly irritated.

Just then, one of his men leaned in and whispered, “Maybe we should just take the money and bail? These people are tough, especially Nina.

“You never really planned to kill her anyway. It’s all about the money, right? Doesn’t matter if it’s more or less. It’s still cash in our pockets.”

The leader mulled it over for a long moment, then looked at Nina. “15 million.”

Before Nina could respond, he added, “15 million, and I’ll give you the info on who put out the hit.”

Nina looked up, her gaze steady. After a brief pause, she said, “Deal.”

Nina transferred 15 million to them right away.

Once the money landed, the leader said, “The ones who ordered the hit? It was the Nicholson family, an Ancient Martial Clan!”

“An ancient Martial Clan?” Nina repeated. It was the first time shed ever heard of a family like that.

The leader went on, “These Ancient Martial Clans have been around for centuries. They’re nothing like your typical wealthy

families.

“Their foundations are deep, their businesses reach all over the country, and their influence is everywhere. But what really makes them different is their mastery of ancient martial arts, passed down through generations.”

He paused, then said, “I can’t really break down what ancient martial arts are, but just think of it as cultivating inner strength, something along those lines.”

Nina narrowed her eyes, thinking, “The Ancient Martial Clan? They’re not going to be easy to handle. Ancient Martial Clan, huh? Lawrence? Well, at least that 15 million bought me some information.

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“So, how much did the Nicholson family offer for my head?” Nina suddenly blurted out, wanting to know just how much the Nicholson family thought her life was worth.

The leader shot her a nervous look. “2 million.”

She couldn’t help but wonder if Lawrence didn’t even consider her worth his attention. Only 2 million was for her head. That kind of money was laughable for someone of Nina’s caliber

Nina’s lips twitched. “So that’s all my life is worth? Just 2 million

This is great. Lawrence, I’ll remember this, she mused coldly, adding another grudge to her mental list.

“That’s all there is to say. We’re done here,” the leader said. Without another word, he turned and walked away.

But just as they were about to leave, Nina suddenly spoke up, her tone mocking, “Is this what the Shadowblade Syndicate has come to? You guys really ended up this pathetic?”

The leader stared at her in shock. “Wait, how did you know we’re from the Shadowblade Syndicate?”

‘Damn, the Shadowblade Syndicate,‘ he thought, the name ringing in his head. ‘It’s been forever since anyone said that name out loud.

The syndicate split up and scattered to the winds years ago. Now, besides the handful of guys he still had with him, all that was left were the old, the weak, the women, and the kids.

“I visited the Shadowblade Syndicate years ago,” Nina said, her eyes calm as she looked at the man before her. “You’re Mr. Valdez’s top disciple, Patrick Armstrong.”

It was only because she realized who Patrick was that she hadn’t gone for the kill.

As for the two guys Philip took out, they really had it coming. Every move those two made was meant to kill.

But the men with Patrick were clearly holding back, avoiding any deadly blows.

Patrick looked genuinely stunned. He hadn’t gone by that name in years. The last time he used that name was a decade ago. He never expected someone to bring it up again after ten years.

Patrick studied Nina carefully, feeling like she’d seen her somewhere before, but just couldn’t remember where.