Chapter 937

Forest’s features contorted with rage, his stance shifting as though he was ready to physically defend his daughter’s honor.

Noah deliberately lifted his gaze, arctic contempt gleaming in his eyes. He released a soft, derisive chuckle that cut through the tension.noveldrama

“Mr. Burgess, has your memory truly failed you? These three years—do you imagine I remain ignorant of your family’s clandestine activities? Shall I enumerate each underhanded scheme you’ve orchestrated? If your family’s standing means so little to you, I would gladly assist in its complete demolition.”

Noah’s venomous threat crystallized the very atmosphere, leaving the room suspended in frigid terror.

Forest’s rage evaporated instantly, yielding to nauseating fear. He dropped his gaze to the floor, his lips parting to respond—yet he produced only silence.

Should those buried secrets ever surface, the Burgess dynasty would crumble to irreparable ruin.

Noah averted his gaze dismissively. “Following the divorce, I’ll guarantee your family receives the full amount stipulated in our prenuptial agreement. Regarding everything else—this concludes immediately.”

With that final pronouncement, he offered the father and daughter no further acknowledgment. He rose smoothly, pivoted on his heel, and strode purposefully toward the exit.

“Noah, please—don’t leave me!” Hailey’s broken plea echoed in the emptiness he left behind.

Hailey sprang up to chase after Noah, sobbing as she went. She was frantic, failing to notice a chair leg jutting into her path.

A dull thud rang out as she tripped and fell to the floor, completely losing her composure.

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Her knee slammed against the cold, hard surface, sending a sharp, searing pain through her leg.

Noah didn’t even break his stride, let alone glance back at her.

Hailey’s hands balled into fists.

Sadie! It was all because of that wretched woman!

If Sadie hadn’t appeared in their lives, Noah would have never treated her this way! He would have never wanted a divorce!

No, she wasn’t going to give him up so easily. But even Evan—her only hope—had refused to help her. What was she supposed to do now? Forest was rooted to the spot, looking at his daughter sprawled on the floor while his face twisted in disdain.

“You’re utterly useless! You can’t even win a man’s heart! Now look at you! You’re about to lose everything!”

He closed his eyes and heaved a deep sigh, clearly fed up with the situation. Buttoning his suit jacket, he strode out of the private room without another word.

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