Chapter 8
Concern immediately flooded James’s eyes, and he nearly jumped to his feet.
Mia pointed at Hannah and me, screaming hysterically:
“Dad, do something! This woman is vicious! Aren’t you the head of Sven? Get rid of her now!”
I gave her a sardonic smile. “What did you call him? Who told you he was the head of Sven Enterprises?”
ames froze, fear evident in his eyes as they met mine.
matched his gaze, allowing rare venom to seep into my expression.
ames clenched his jaw, finally forced to make his choice.
Due to my recent reforms, James was rapidly losing power at Sven Enterprises. If this continued, all his fforts over the past decade would crumble to nothing.
Shut up!” he kicked Mia, sending her sliding several feet across the floor.
he stared at him in disbelief, clutching her stomach in pain.
lia’s mother quickly crouched down to hold her.
Mia!” she cried, tears streaming down her face. “James, she’s your daughter too!”
We’ve suffered for so many years. When will it end?”
Just when things were finally looking up for us, we’re being sent to prison! How is that fair?!”
ames rushed forward and slapped her across the face.
I never imagined you’d be so vicious. I kindly kept Mrs. Davis employed in our home, but you conspired to
ully my wife and child…”
And now you’re trying to slander me!”
If that’s how it is, you can rot in jail!”
The corner of my mouth twitched with amusement watching this farce. “Save that speech for the courtroom,” I told James.
The officer returned with the documents. Looking through them, I found exactly what I expected-the name
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of Mia’s mother, Rose Davis, matched the recipient of James’s transfers.
With solid evidence in hand, I gently squeezed Hannah’s hand, and we exchanged knowing smiles.
“James, let’s get divorced. My assistant will send you the court summons.”
James stared at me, hatred rising in his eyes. Now that he was exposed, he dropped his act completely.
‘Nina, who do you think you are?”
If it weren’t for me, who would respect a woman running a company?”
Fine, let’s divorce-but I’m taking half the assets.”
Think about it-if I go to jail, Sven’s stock will tank. The board won’t let you off easy!”
lose looked at me, suddenly remembering something.
Our Mia is about to marry into the Guzman family!”
Do you think the Guzman family will let you get away with this?” she screamed at me, clinging to this last
ifeline.
gave her an amused look and leaned toward her ear. “Your daughter is as foolish as you, putting her hopes
n men. That’s the stupidest thing anyone can do.”
Let me tell you something-I never approved of that Guzman boy Ethan. He was just a toy to entertain my aughter. I only threw the Guzman family some business out of pity.”
They wouldn’t dare offend me. ‘Let me get away with it’? I’m the one who decides whether to let them off
he hook. Also…”
You should worry about your daughter’s health right now.”
pointed at Mia, curled up on the floor with a growing pool of blood beneath her,
