CHAPTER 75.Two options.

Lucas blinked rapidly, trying to comprehend what she was saying.

She sighed. “After this, he will hate me passionately, not knowing I was only trying to save him. That’s why I need to have everything—so he will bow to my words. Otherwise, all of this will mean nothing.”

Lucas furrowed his brows in disbelief. “What are you trying to say? He worked hard for everything he has; it’s his own. I can’t just make you the CEO or whatever. I can’t do that!”

She stood up from her chair, her expression grim. “Listen, boy, you might think I’m the devil here, but you colluded with the devil when you knew about his bloodletting and didn’t say a word against it. When he comes out, he will hate not just me, but you, too! You’ll lose your friend, your brother, your boss—and most importantly, your job!”

“Or you can do as I say, and when he comes out, I will cover for you, saying you knew nothing about it. We can bury the hatchet forever! Choose one, boy!”

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