The Love I Begged For Was Never Real novel Chapter 239

The next morning, inside the VIP suite of L'Étoile Jewelry, a century-old luxury brand located in The Metropolis's premier shopping district.

Gideon sat back on the plush velvet sofa, holding a cup of black coffee. The regional director and two senior consultants stood nearby, carefully placing several black velvet trays onto the marble table.

The trays displayed the brand's latest high-jewelry collection: pigeon-blood ruby necklaces, diamond-encrusted emerald bracelets, and intricately cut yellow diamond rings. Every piece was astronomically priced and blindingly brilliant.

Gideon let his gaze sweep over the jewels, showing zero interest. He turned his head to look at Liam, who was standing respectfully behind him.

"What is the Pierce Group up to lately?"

Gideon set his coffee down, his tone dangerously calm.

Liam immediately stepped forward, dipping his head as he reported, "Julian has been pushing several overseas acquisitions. Internally, their operations are stable. As for Lawrence Atelier's funding, the Pierce Group's finance department transferred the first installment yesterday afternoon. They haven't stalled the project anymore."

Gideon's brow furrowed tightly.

He already knew Julian had made things difficult for Nora in his office yesterday. The man had been completely ruthless, forcing her to redraw the drafts until they were flawless.

The exhausted, cold demeanor Nora had shown when she returned to her family's house yesterday made it obvious she had taken a severe beating to her pride from Julian.

He knew Julian's two-faced snake tactics better than anyone. The man looked perfectly refined on the outside, but behind closed doors, he was vicious. He had certainly never shown Nora a shred of mercy.

Julian was overstepping.

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