Chapter 252 Chapter 252 You bastard ! Is that how you talk to your own father ? Braiden roared , seething with rage .
If it werent for the guards holding him back , he wouldve lunged at Nicolas right then and there .
Nicolas gave a cold , mocking laugh .
You think you still qualify as my father ? You and Marissa schemed to drain my mother of everything she had .
Once she was no longer useful , you tossed her aside like trash .
From the moment I was born , have you ever once done your duty as a father ? If my mother hadnt left me her 30 % stake in the company , I doubt Id even be alive today .
So tell me .
Braiden do you really think you deserve to be called father ? Braidens face flushed purple , then pale .
He gritted his teeth in silence , unable to offer even a single word of rebuttal .
But Nicolas wasnt finished .
He smiled and said .
Besides , I havent even wiped you out completely , have I ? Sure , the Sawyer Group has changed hands but I still left you with over 40 % of the shares .
If you behave , you can still sit back and enjoy the dividends .
All things considered , Ive been a pretty generous son , wouldnt you say ? * His words hit like a slap in the face .
To the Sawyer family , this was nothing short of open provocation .
Braiden stared at Nicolas , his voice low and dangerous .
You really feel no remorse at all ? Nicolass smile faded slightly .
He leaned forward , eyes sharp .
Tell me what I did wrong , exactly ? Was it wrong to reclaim the assets you stole from my mother ? Or was my mistake being too merciful ? I can always leak more maybe expose every dirty little secret the Sawyer family has tried to keep buried .
Would that be more to your liking ? Though Nicolass voice was calm , every word hit like a dagger , slicing through what little pride they had left .
Braiden finally forced down his rising fury , but his tone dripped venom .
Fine . Very well .
You think youve won ? Let me give you some advice never underestimate those whove been through the fire .
Experience always trumps arrogance .
Nicolas leaned back lazily , unbothered .
Maybe so .
But the younger generation always surpasses the old .
Thats just nature taking its course .
Braidens gaze darkened .
He glanced at Noelle still sitting in Nicolass lap , watching them quietly .
Something cold and calculated flickered in his eyes .
Nicolas , he said at last , voice tight , this isnt over .
With that , he turned and left without another word .
Marshall and Luciano quickly followed , but not before Luciano shot Nicolas a furious glare .
This isnt the end , Nicolas .
Youd better watch your back .
The office door slammedishut behind them .
Nicolas remained unfazed .
He turned to Bryan .
Got the whole conversation recorded ? Yes , Mr.
Sawyer , Bryan confirmed .
Every word .
Perfect Nicolass smile returned .
Noelle tilted her head , curious .
Youre planning something again , arent you ? He nodded calmly .
I provoked them today on purpose .
Knowing them , they wont let this slide .
Theyll be coming for me .
Noelles eyes widened .
Then youre in danger ? Exactly , Nicolas said with a smirk , kissing her cheek shamelessly .
So youll have to protect me , okay ? Noelle puffed up her chest , nodding seriously .
Dont worry , Ill keep you Really ? Nicolas teased , raising an eyebrow , Youre committing to that now ? Men hmm the nodded again , all earnest and adorable Well then , I feel very reassured úd , pulling her into a tighter hug .
He rested his head in the curve of her neck , his voice low and playful .
Remember what you said protect me .
Always Noelle , thinking he was just nervous about the threat , gently patted his head to confort him .
Dont worry , Nicolas Ive got you He let out a soft chuckle and held her even closer Chapter 252 Watching this overly affectionate scene , Bryan quietly slipped out of the office , leaving them to their syrupy bubble .
0 Meanwhile , Braiden and his sons stormed into their car .
Goddamn it ! Luciano cursed .
I always knew Nicolas was no good , but I never thought he had it in him to pull something like this .
We cant show him any mercy now , Marshall said darkly .
If he wants to play dirty , then well play dirtier .
Ill get in touch with a hitman and end this .
Not yet , Braiden finally spoke , Both sons turned to him , startled .
Dad , what are you talking about ? Luciano snapped .
Were just going to let that bastard get away with destroying everything we built ? You think Im just going to sit here and do nothing ? Braiden growled .
Hes not my son anymore . Just thinking about the fact he shares my blood makes me sick .
That at least reassured his sons .
Luciano frowned .
Then why are you stopping Marshall ! Braidens eyes glearned with something cold and sharp .
Have you noticed how attached Nicolas is to that Anderson girl ? Luciano waved it off .
Hes just a playboy , Falling for women is what he does .
No , Braiden said firmly .
Hes had plenty of flings , but Ive never seen him act like that .
That girl Noelle clearly holds a special place in his heart .
Marshalls brow furrowed .
You think we should target her instead ? Braidens lips curled into a sinister smirk .
Exactly .
That girl was way too arrogant today .
Clearly , shes gotten used to being spoiled Time to bring her down a peg .
Marshall leaned in slightly .
You mean ... get rid of her ! Braiden nodded .
Thats right .
Consider it a warning .
If Nicolas still doesnt fall in line , then we take her out for good .
He likes stealing what matters to us ? Then well destroy what matters to him .
His eyes glinted with malice as he uttered the final words through clenched teeth .
When you want to kill someone start by breaking their heart .
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