The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 297

It was also the most effective way. But since it was Nolan's, no one dared to take it.

Kara sneered at Nolan. "You wish! Who knows what's actually in this fake serum of yours? What if it's poisonous? There's no way I'm trying it since it's obviously fake. If I drank it, that would mean I believe it's real. Do you think I'm that foolish?"

Megan chuckled, adding, "You're still as stubborn and absurd as ever, Nolan. Mr. Ironhead has already examined your evidently fake serum, and you've got no way to refute it. Now you're insisting someone take it?

"Hah! You're truly pathetic. You knew no one would dare heed your suggestion, yet you play this game anyway. How shameless can you get?"

Nolan chuckled softly in response. "This is the simplest way to prove whether it's genuine, and yet none of you will use it. Fine then. If you're too afraid, then I'll do it."

Nolan extended a hand toward Ironhead. "Ironhead, return the serum to me. I'll take it myself. But would any of you even believe me then?"

Ironhead scoffed. "Of course not! So, don't even bother. And there's no chance we're giving this back to you. You're going to destroy the evidence, aren't you? Well, that's not happening.

"You may be skilled at forgery, but you probably have no idea of the consequences. Producing counterfeit jewelry from Norwich Jewelers could land you eight to ten years in prison.

"Now think about why nobody would dare create an imitation of something as priceless as the Spirit of Life Serum. It's not just because it's nearly impossible to replicate, it's because no one would even dare!

"Myth Group may seem like a fast-growing, moderately sized company, but those in the know understand its terrifying influence. It's a formidable, secretive force. You've landed yourself in big trouble this time, Nolan!"