She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1101

Standing right in front of her, bathed in the harsh light, Melanie stood as a stark contrast to her own pathetic state.

Leila began to panic.

"Melanie, what the hell do you want from me?"

A cold scoff escaped Melanie's lips.

"What I want... depends entirely on you."

"What does that mean?"

Leila asked, her voice laced with sudden caution.

She watched as the other woman tucked the keychain away, her expression turning glacial.

"The drug you slipped me had a delayed effect, timed down to the exact second. You couldn't have pulled that off alone... So tell me, who is your accomplice?"

"And if I don't tell you?"

Leila jutted her chin out stubbornly.

Since Melanie needed something from her, maybe she could leverage this situation to her advantage.

Melanie stared down imperiously at the bound woman trembling on the plastic chair.

It was true—Leila couldn't hide a damn thing.

Every single thought she had was broadcasted directly onto her face.

Right now, for instance, Melanie could plainly read that her captive was trying to scheme a way to extort a payoff.

Taking the silence as a sign of hesitation, Leila thought she had the upper hand and pressed on.

"I do have an accomplice, but if you want that name out of my mouth, you're going to have to wire me a million dollars first."

"A million should be pocket change for Ms. Royce. It's a bargain for the identity of the person trying to destroy you, isn't it?"

The moment the words left Leila's mouth, Melanie burst into genuine, ringing laughter.

"What's so funny?"

Leila snapped, her voice sharp with sudden apprehension.

"I'm laughing at how incredibly stupid you are."

Melanie's gaze was dripping with absolute disdain.

"No wonder Dominic didn't want anything to do with you. Look at your current predicament, and you still have the sheer audacity to negotiate."

With that, Melanie simply raised her hands and clapped twice.

Suddenly, a group of men dressed in black stepped out from the shadows.

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