Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204 Lost Leverage

Hearing Camille’s name come out of Monica’s mouth caught Nathan off guard.

His expression tightened.

“So what, yeah, I know her. What does that have to do with anything?”

Monica didn’t soften at all. “Camille tried to lock in an exclusive with me, so she bribed my assistant to track my schedule and dig into my private life. I take that seriously. And I don’t buy that you had no idea. If this is how you operate, then we’re done here.”

She grabbed her bag and walked out without another word.

Nathan moved instantly, striding after her, but before he could make it out the door, Evan stepped right into his path.

“Hey, easy,” Evan said, grinning like this was all entertainment. “She couldn’t have spelled it out any clearer. Why chase her? You push any harder, she might pull the deal completely. Then what, you explain that to Grandpa?”

Nathan’s face darkened.

Evan didn’t care. He casually threw an arm over Nathan’s shoulder.

“Honestly, I should be thanking you. You walked away from Elena and went all in on Camille, and that handed me and my dad the perfect opening. Funny how that works, right? Treat the person who stood by you like trash, and suddenly nothing sticks anymore.”

He tilted his head, smiling.

“Five years, man. She stayed with you for five years. You played her like she didn’t matter. So tell me, how’s that working out for you now? Feeling good about it?”

Nathan’s jaw locked tight. His fists clenched at his sides.

“Get out of my face.”

Evan laughed and strolled out like he’d just won something.

Nathan turned sharply and went back to his office, his steps heavy with anger.

Ethan stepped forward immediately. “Sir, what’s our next move? If Mr. Hawthorne finds out Evan’s side took the Talent Group deal, our standing in the company is going to take a serious hit

That was exactly the problem. Everything had been riding on this deal.

Now it was gone.

And if Charles heard about it, the disappointment would only get worse

Nathan pressed his lips together. “We’re not done yet. Find out where Monica’s staying

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“Got it,” Ethan said, already turning to leave.

Nathan’s phone rang. He glanced down, his expression tightening the second he saw the name.

“Grandpa… yeah. I’m on my way”

The drive to Hawthorne Manor felt longer than usual. His thoughts wouldn’t settle.

andpa.”

ed in, the first thing he saw was Evan’s car already parked outside. His chest tightened for a efore he pushed it down and walked inside.

stopped at Charles’s door

ocked twice.

Come in.

Nathan stepped inside.

Charles was propped u there.

“I heard from Eva

Nathan didn‘

Nathan

“Righ

an sat beside him, casually slicing up an apple like he belonged

the Talent Group deal,” Charles said, his voice calm, unreadable.

ce, he already knew who tipped him off.

1. id. But Monica decided to work with Evan instead.”

ded smoothly. “Same partner, just a different point of contact. No big deal.”

ices. Charles didn’t take them.

athan. “Do you know why Monica refused to work with you?”

wer.

grew heavier. “Because you’ve lost your integrity. You wronged Elena. And in business, if rust you, you’re finished.”

agers tightened slightly.

felt a deep, bitter disappointment settle in his chest.

an had always been the grandson he valued most, the one he’d placed the highest expectations on.

at over the past few months, something had shifted.

He was starting to realize he didn’t know him at all.

Ive also noticed your pe

may be affecting you

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Take some time of

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Nathan looked up sharply. “I can’t do that.”

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