RedNovelChapter 528 Chapter 528: "Dad! Sadie isn't..." "Enough!" Terrance cut him off. "I don't want to hear another word in her defense. You're my son. I will dictate your future, and it involves marrying Aliza. She is the only one suitable for you, the right choice to be my daughter-in-law." "Dad..." Alex tried to protest, but it was clear Terrance was no longer listening.
"Enough. You may go now." Terrance dismissed him wearily. "Remember my words; don't disappointagain." Alex looked at his father, a mixture of pain and resignation in his eyes.
He knew arguing was futile.
For Sadie's safety, he would have to bide his time.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I understand, Dad,” Alex said, his voice rough with emotion. “I promise you." At Alex's acquiescence, Terrance's tense features softened slightly. He closed his eyes and massaged his temples, visibly aged by the confrontation.
Silently, Alex left the office, closing the door gently behind him.
The hallway was deserted except for the echoing click of Aliza's high heels against the floor.
She walked to a secluded corner, pulled out her phone, and dialed a familiar number.
The call was swiftly answered, and a middle-aged man's deep, authoritative voice filled her ear. "Hello, Aliza." "Hello, Dad." Aliza's tone was suddenly sweet and compliant, a stark contrast to the restraint she had shown in front of Terrance. "It's done." "Really?" Her father's voice carried a hint of excitement. "Did the Howe family fall for it?" "Yes, they did." Aliza's lips twisted into a smug smile. "I presented the fabricated evidence as you instructed, and both Alex and his father believed Noah was behind everything." Read exclusive content at gVlnovls"Ha ha ha..." Elbert Perry, Aliza's father, laughed heartily, his voice brimming with satisfaction. “Excellent! Aliza, you've done well." A gleam of cunning flashed in Aliza's eyes.
Her father had always held a grudge against Noah.
Noah, a renowned figure in the business world, had elevated Wall Group to a commercial titan at a young age, outshining competitors.
Meanwhile, despite its prominence, Perry Group always lagged behind Wall Group.
Elbert had long aspired to outdo Noah and seize control of Wall Group but lacked the means to do so.
"Dad, haven't you always wanted to bring down Noah?" Aliza asked, her voice soft. "Now, the chance is ours." "Ha ha ha..." Elbert's laughter echoed again. “Aliza, rest assured. Together, we will topple Noah and claim Wall Group for ourselves." "I believe it, Dad." Aliza nodded vigorously. "We will succeed." Her smile widened as she ended the call.
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Meanwhile, Alex felt like a marionette, his steps heavy as be trudged back was to his office.
His father's menacing words rang in his ears, Aliza's smug expression haunted him, and the image of Sadie kept surfacing in his mind, stabbing his heart with relentless pain. Alex pondered what he should do.
How could he ensure Sadie's safety? Was he really prepared to give up the woman he loved for his family's interests? He doubted he could go through with it.
Yet, what power did he have to defy his father's commands and om withstand the entire family's pressure?
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