The Captain I Married by Chance novel Chapter 323

"You!"

Nathan was undoubtedly the most arrogant young man Leonard had ever encountered.

Aaron, whom he favored, was as obedient as a trained dog in front of him. What gave Nathan the right to act so insolent?

And he actually had the audacity to boast that he could not only meet the conditions but exceed them?

Leonard let out a furious laugh. "Young man, talking a big game doesn't cost a dime, but a dowry requires real money."

"Anyone can brag."

"I know you are trying to save face, but you shouldn't be playing these pathetic games with me."

"You can go out and ask around. Find out exactly who Leonard Hayes is."

"Nora is my daughter, and I absolutely refuse to let her suffer any grievances."

"I do not approve of this marriage."

"Get your facts straight. Even though her mother and I are divorced, her mother is sick right now. As her father, I will make the decisions regarding her marriage, and I have every right to do so."

"I will never let my daughter marry you."

He shot a threatening look at Nora. "Nora, shouldn't you think about your mother before you make any decisions?"

Her fingers instantly curled into fists.

She knew this old bastard had sinister intentions.

He was actually using her mother to threaten her again!

Seeing the color drain from her face, Leonard knew his threat had hit the mark.

At that moment, he felt immensely glad he had taken the decisive step to move her mother away earlier.

Otherwise, given Nora's stubborn streak, he wouldn't have had any leverage.

"Nora, you are a devoted daughter. I believe you wouldn't just abandon your mother, right?"

His arrangement all along had merely been to use her as a stepping stone.

He was supremely confident that once Mr. Devereaux learned about him and the Hayes Group, he wouldn't dream of partnering with anyone else.

Therefore, Leonard figured he had essentially been wasting money keeping Grace around.

Since that was the case, he might as well squeeze one last bit of use out of her. She had to justify her keep, didn't she?

"Don't flatter yourself. That is the Devereaux Group. Do you honestly believe your pathetic status as a medical examiner is enough to land the Hayes Group a project?"

Nora let out a chilling laugh.

Right in front of him, she pulled out her phone and dialed Mr. Devereaux.

After the kidnapping incident, she had exchanged contact info with him, and he would even text her occasionally to see how she was doing.

She didn't know if he was doing it for Nolan's sake or if there was some other reason.