EuropeNovel"Who gave you the confidence to think you could compete with Nancy?" Judson's sharp gaze suddenly focused on Malcolm's face.
"Malcolm, my patience is limited. I'll count to ten, and if you haven't made a choice, I'll make it for you. Rest assured, the man I pick for you will be even less desirable than John." Malcolm clenched his fists tightly, his face a mask of frustration.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJudson began counting slowly, his voice echoing through the living room with icy authority. "One, two..." Even Lilly, who had been trying to remain calm, was now panicking. Her eyes welled up with tears as she turned to Hank. "Hank, are you really going to let Judson drive Malcolm to ruin?" "There's no choice, Lilly. Malcolm, like The Grey Group, can't tell what's important," Hank replied sharply. "If he hadn't provoked Judson, none of this would be happening." Lilly's face contorted with anger. "Hank, how can you let Judson do this to Malcolm " Judson cut her off with a sinister edge in his voice. "Eight, nine..." As the final number was about to leave his lips, Malcolm, who had been silent, spoke up with a cold expression. "I'll go to New York." Lilly's eyes widened in disbelief. "Malcolm-" "Mom, say no more. Do you wantto lose everything, or worse, my stake in Evergreen Global?" Lilly wanted to argue, but Malcolm's sharp words stung. "Of course not, but going to New York, isn't that..." Exile.
Even unspoken, Malcolm knew what it meant.
He met Judson's mocking gaze with a steely stare. "Judson, you've won this round, but don't count on winning the next." "Likewise, now get out," Judson said with a dismissive nod.
Lilly wanted to protest further, but Malcolm's warning glance silenced her, especially seeing Hank's amused, detached expression.
Malcolm instructed, "Pack my bags and arrange for the doctor to perform the surgery as soon as I land in New York." "Malcolm. Lilly began, but Malcostern warning and Hank's unyielding demeanor left her Words.
choice but to swallow b As Malcolm had acknowledged, they had lost this battle, but it was still uncertain if Judson would have the last laugh.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"That's better," Hank nodded approvingly, gesturing to Malcolm's crew. "What are you waiting for?" Awakened by the command, the entourage quickly moved to assist Malcolm.
Lilly clenched her fists, casting one last glance at Hank before leaving. "Hank..."
"Be reasonable. I've been good to you over the years. Otherwise, I wouldn't have allowed you to tell people you were my wife, let alone keep you in the Green family," Hank said with a smile, though his tone was firm.
Lilly's eyes flashed with alarm as she recognized the warning in Hank's gaze. She swallowed her words, knowing when to retreat, lest they find themselves unable to even reach New York. Reluctantly, Lilly left with Malcolm.
Once Lilly and Malcolm were out of sight, Hank approached Judson, scrutinizing him. "Gained sweight? Love treating you well?" Judson pressed his lips into a thin line. "It's been okay." "Okay? You're so happy staying by Nancy's side that you'd fake amnesia willingly?" Hank teased.
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