That was her only conjecture.
After all, Remy and Lily had been dismissed because of her family, likely spurring them to concoct this
scheme for financial gain.
However, Remy’s response came with an odd smile.
“Money isn’t what we seek. We demand that you break ties with Mr. Robles.”
Astounded, Maggie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Their grand scheme was not for money but
to coerce her to leave Sanford!
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThrown into a state of shock and bewilderment, she faced Remy’s composed expression and retorted
icily, “You expect me to leave Sanford? Is this some kind of joke, Remy? Do you believe such tactics
will lead to victory? Reflect on this well. Knowing that my partner is Sanford, you ought to be aware of
his capabilities too.
I suggest you halt this charade and erase the footage. Don’t let this backfire on you!”
Their demand was ludicrous.
Maggie was no fool.
Who was Sanford, after all?
A figure wielding considerable power in Wragos, not one to be trifled with Lightly.
Her words served as a caution, a hope that the gravity of his name might deter them from their wrong
path.
Lily, pretending to be scared, scoffed, “Oh, the fear! Your words give me goose bumps.”
She rose and sidled up to Remy, casting a disdainful glance at Maggie.
“Still clinging to your illusions, Maggie? Do you truly believe someone of your standing has a shot at a
life of affluence through marriage?”
Maggie returned her gaze coldly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Whether I do or don’t is none of your concern. Persist in making a spectacle of this and you’ll leave me
no choice. I won’t hesitate to call my boyfriend right now!”
Maggie feigned a phone call, Lifting her cellphone with pretense.
Remy’s sneer cut through the charade.
“Overconfident, Maggie, thinking Sanford is your shield. But what if there’s a bigger fish?”
At his words, Maggie halted her pretense, a chill of apprehension taking hold.
“Remy, what do you mean?” she inquired, a note of alarm in her voice.
Remy ceased his taunts and dialed swiftly. Upon connection, his voice dripped with flattery.
“Mrs. Robles, she’s here, resistant and defiant. She even dares to suggest Mr. Robles should discipline
us.”