Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 1243:

“So, what exactly are you asking for on top of the medical expenses?” Raymond deliberately raised his voice as if he didn’t understand Presley’s implications. After a pause, Presley replied, “I don’t need more money.”

“What do you need then? I’ll help if I can,” Raymond replied.

“The Deleon Group just needs a few projects to really set roots here. The EB Group and the Apex Group are growing fast, so missing a few deals won’t matter to them. What do you think?” Presley was direct, leaving Raymond momentarily dazed and unsure how to respond. After a pause, Presley continued, “In business, nothing is guaranteed. A deal can fall through right before the contract is signed. That’s not unusual, right?” Her tone was casual, as if she were commenting on the weather. However, Raymond knew better. Every project that the EB Group and the Apex Group touched was worth millions.

If several of those projects shifted to the Deleon Group, the profits they would get were enormous. Besides, Raymond knew if he did this for Presley, he would be betraying Bryan and Eileen. How could he face them again if he…

“I saw your sister,” Presley suddenly said. “She’s so young. It’d be a shame if she ended up in jail. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention—my relative, the one she hit, he’s got a serious condition. Who knows if he might suddenly die because of this accident?”

Presley was clearly threatening Raymond.

Raymond’s stomach churned, his mind racing.

“Look, don’t overthink it. The business world’s unpredictable. One day you’re down, the next you’re on top. If something goes south with the EB Group or the Apex Group because of these business deals, the Deleon Group will thrive. You could always come work for us. There’s this guy, what’s his name…” Presley tapped her forehead, feigning forgetfulness.

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After a moment, she snapped her fingers. “Oh right, Benjamin. Used to work for Kian, then went to work for the Ferguson Group. The Warren Group didn’t fall apart when he switched sides.”

Raymond made up his mind and said, “Ms. Gomez, you don’t need to say more. I get where you’re coming from. You might not know this, but my ties with the Dawson family are—”noveldrama

Before Raymond could finish speaking, Presley interjected, “I know all about your deep ties with the Dawson family, but nothing lasts forever. I think you can understand that, right?” The implication was clear.

Raymond was left speechless.

“Well, take some time to think it over. My distant relative isn’t in immediate danger. The doctor mentioned he could be stable within twenty-four hours. We can discuss this further then.”

With that, Presley turned and walked away.

In the next twenty-four hours, Raymond would need to make a choice. Should he cut ties with the Dawson family or…

“Raymond!”

After Presley left, Luella appeared and approached Raymond.

Watching Presley’s retreating figure, she asked, “Who was that? Why did you seem so scared of her? You are powerful now, right? You don’t have to be afraid of her.”

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