Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 286

Chapter 286 Reckoning

“Dad…” Riona said softly. She walked over with her head lowered.

Alaric didn’t even open his eyes. “Get on your knees,” he said coldly.

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The formidable head of the Sterling family, a woman who commanded authority everywhere else, went down without hesitation at her father’s command, dropping to her knees as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

She lowered her head and said nothing.

“Do you know what you did wrong?” Alaric asked.

Riona replied, “I do.”

She immediately tried to defend Landon.

“Landon was reckless this time. His father and I didn’t teach him well. We will discipline him properly.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Landon spoke up, clearly dissatisfied.

“Grandpa, I didn’t do anything serious,” Landon said. “I just got a woman pregnant. At worst, I’ll give her a few million dollars. Once she gets the money, will she still make trouble?“.

“Shut up!”

Riona’s vision darkened as she slapped Landon across the face.

“You useless thing! If you hadn’t done something this ridiculous, would things have gotten this bad?”

The negative news about Landon had only come out for two or three days, but the companies under both families had already suffered heavy losses.

No wonder Alaric had come all the way from Astryn.

Landon’s face burned with pain. He clenched his jaw and didn’t dare speak.

But there was still defiance and disdain in his eyes.

Alaric saw it clearly. He looked at Riona.

“This is the son you raised. Do you know what he did?”

Riona said, “He was reckless, but it takes two people. Those women wanted money, and Landon gave them what they wanted. It was mutual. As for the videos online… they may not be real. It looks more like someone deliberately pushing things.”

As she spoke, her gaze subtly moved toward Alexander.

Alexander smiled.

“So what you’re saying is that I had my wife release those videos?” he said. “Now I understand where Landon

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learned to shift the blame.”

The sarcasm made Riona grind her teeth.

Alexander didn’t even look at her.

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Instead, he said to Alaric, “Our families have known each other for many years. When my grandfather was still in charge, we had close ties. I wouldn’t have asked you to come all the way from Astryn, but for the sake of our relationship, I had no choice.”

He continued, “Last night, my wife went to visit a relative and was almost attacked. Fortunately, I was there, so nothing irreversible happened. You may not know this yet, but Elena is pregnant with a child from the Kingsley family. I haven’t told my grandfather yet. If he finds out, this matter won’t be settled easily. Considering the relationship between our families, Mr. Sterling, I believe you know what should be done.”

“That’s impossible,” Riona said immediately.

“Landon was here yesterday. I already told him not to do anything. There’s no way he would have someone harm Elena.”

Alexander didn’t respond. He simply raised his hand and clapped once.

Soon, the door opened.

Declan and another bodyguard came in, each dragging a man.

Both men were covered in blood, their faces swollen beyond recognition.

“Who are they?” Riona asked, feeling uneasy.

Alexander gave a look. Declan threw the two men in front of Landon.

“That question might be better answered by Mr. Hawke,” Alexander said.

When Landon saw the two men, his face completely changed. Cold sweat broke out on his back.

But he knew that if he admitted anything now, he would be abandoned by the family.

“I… I don’t know them,” Landon said. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Alexander, don’t frame me.”

Alexander said, “It seems you don’t remember.”

“In that case, I’ll find someone to help you remember.”

Soon, another man was brought in.

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