Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 629

"What did you say? I don't follow."

Mira played dumb.

"Dominic, you have a death wish! Don't ever expect me to invite you over again."

Owen clenched his fists, tempted to knock Dominic out, but he held back.

If he actually threw a punch, it would play right into Dominic's trap, proving he really was controlling.

"Mira, whatever you do, don't pick him. The guy is incredibly manipulative. One wrong move and you'll fall into his trap.

Spending the rest of your life with him would be exhausting."

"Relax, I only manipulate you. I don't do that to others."

...

At this point, Eleanor's eyes were wide as she watched the two men bicker.

"Stop arguing. I'm not picking either of you."

In truth, Mira knew they were just bantering.

"That won't do. You have to pick one of us. Or just do us a favor and settle for Owen."

Dominic feigned a look of sheer sacrifice.

"What do you mean, settle? Dominic, you better explain yourself."

"Why do you always twist my words?

Fine, just settle for me then."

Owen shot him another glare.

...

Regardless of the banter, it was the liveliest dinner they'd had in a long time.

After dinner, Mira specifically asked Silas to take Eleanor for a walk outside, while she, Owen, and Dominic headed into the study to discuss business. They definitely hadn't come over just to hang out.

"How have things been at the university these past few days?"

Owen asked.

"Pretty good.

He genuinely is a rare talent."

Dominic agreed.

"Will he come work for Solflare Entertainment?

That's my only condition. If he cuts ties with the Lance Family completely and joins us, we can talk."

"If Lucian actually does that, the breach of contract fee would be the least of his worries. Lawrence Lance would hunt him down."

Dominic noted.

"He controls the Lance Family's core network security. Lawrence would rather kill him than let him walk away."

"Owen, contact him privately. If he's willing, we can guarantee his and his family's safety."

With his tech skills, joining Nexus Core Systems would easily earn him the Director of Cybersecurity position, if not higher.

"Otherwise, the deal is off."

Owen nodded. "Understood. I'll pass on the message.

There's another issue. Someone from the overseas Vance Dynasty has arrived in Aethelgard. Have you heard of them? They used to be one of the top five wealthiest families in Mavaria.