Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169 One Month Out

Nathan glanced at Evan with a faint, almost mocking smile, the kind that didn’t reach his eyes and felt more like a challenge than a joke.

Evan’s fingers tightened slightly, his expression stiffening.

Daniel let out a low scoff, clearly unimpressed. “Fine, I’ll be waiting then. Let’s see what kind of results you can actually deliver to Dad.” He paused on purpose, then added with a knowing look, “Oh, and just so you don’t forget, the board meeting is in one month. When that day comes, we’ll all find out exactly who Hawthorne Group ends up in the hands of.”

He laughed, completely at ease, then walked straight into Hawthorne Manor with Evan as if everything was already settled.

Nathan stayed where he was.

His gaze followed them, dark and sharp, the amusement long gone.

One month.

That single month would decide everything.

Originally, if Victor hadn’t gotten himself into trouble, Charles would have already transferred the shares to him. Once Victor stepped down, Nathan would have taken over Hawthorne Group naturally, without

resistance.

at things had spiraled far beyond what he expected.

his continued, Hawthorne Group might actually fall into Daniel and Evan’s hands.

Nathan…”

ille’s voice came softly from behind him, hesitant and uneasy.

in his eyes had genuinely frightened her.

Nathan felt a surge of irritation. Whatever sympathy he had felt for her earlier vanished completely. He turned, his tone sharp. “What exactly do you expect me to do? I already gave you the opportunity. How did you still manage to mess it up?”

Even something as simple as giving a gift had turned into a complete disaster.

He didn’t wait for her response. He got into his car and drove off without another word.

Victoria, on the other hand, was equally upset. Five hundred thousand dollars, gone just like that, and all they got in return was something unlucky that ended up broken.

“Camille, I’m not trying to be harsh, but how do you not even know something this basic?”

“It was Elena… she misled me…”

Camille’s eyes turned red instantly. She had never heard Victoria speak to her this harshly before.

+5 Pearls

Victoria frowned, clearly unconvinced. “So you’re saying Elena set you up on purpose? Then how is it that she understands something you don’t? You grew up in the Hart family. If anything, you should know more than she does.”

At this point, Victoria felt nothing but frustration.

Camille opened her mouth, but no words came out. Seeing that Victoria was about to leave, she suddenly reached out and held her stomach.

“Mom… my stomach hurts…”

Victoria’s expression changed immediately.

The money was already a loss. If something happened to the baby too, that would make things even worse.

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“Someone get over here right now,” Victoria called out anxiously. “Take Camille to the hospital, now!”

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Chapter 169 One Month Out

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Elena had just finished her shower and was standing by the vanity, carefully applying her skincare.

+5 Pearts

Alexander walked up behind her. His hand reached out, gently brushing along her cheek, his touch warm and deliberate, carrying a clear sense of intimacy.

Elena felt a little uncomfortable and leaned slightly away. “Aren’t you going to shower?”

“I’ll help you dry your hair first,” Alexander said.

He lifted a strand of her hair and picked up the hairdryer from the table.

The soft humming sound filled the room. At that moment, his phone vibrated in his pocket, breaking the quiet atmosphere.

le took it out and glanced at the screen.

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