Chapter 194

Hearing the news, Yasmin felt like she was soaked in ice water, a chill spreading all over her body.

Amy's death meant there was no one to prove the truth anymore.

She couldn't overturn the plagiarism accusations. And the 50 million-dollar compensation owed to NAS Group would now fall entirely on her shoulders.

Yasmin suddenly found herself unable to speak, like she had shut down completely. She sat there and didn't move for a long time.

After what felt like a long silence, Erik said, "I'm sorry. I did my best but didn't expect things to turn out this way. Look, Yasmin, I'll cover the 50 million owed to NAS Group for you."

Yasmin wasn't sure she heard him right. Erik offered her 50 million dollars, but how could she accept it?

It was then that she knew Erik liked her. There was no such thing as a free lunch. Would it mean she'd indirectly become Erik's woman if she accepted?

In the end, she politely declined. "Thank you for your kindness, but there's no need."

Later that nigh