Chapter 399: Chapter 453

Chapter 453 He could have used that large sum of money elsewhere, and the returns would have been much greater than investing in the Herman Group.

Realizing this, Mariela cast a suspicious look at Jaime.

She asked coldly, “Why would Bruce invest in the Herman Group? Your company was on the verge of bankruptcy at that time.

What benefit would there be in investing in you? I’ve investigated Bruce before. He’s profit–driven and ruthless, investing in your Herman Group doesn’t seem like his style.”

“Because I agreed to work for Nikolas.” Jaime lowered his eyes, his tone unreadable, “And...”

He paused for a few seconds, then looked up at Mariela, “He investigated my background, knew I had been in a relationship with you, and also knew I had a grudge against the Stark family, that’s what he was interested in, he wanted to use me to deal with Lennon...”

Mariela’s brows furrowed, her dark pupils filled with even more anger, “Deal with Lennon? Just you?”

These words obviously stung Jaime.

The man’s eyes darkened, a flash of pain in them.

His voice was somewhat hoarse,“According to Bruce, Nikolas’s exact words were, that the more Lennon wants something, the more he wants Lennon to lose it. Breaking you and Lennon apart is the simplest way to make Lennon suffer.”

“I’m sorry, Marie...” Jaime took a step forward, reaching out to touch Mariela, but she slapped his hand away. Mariela glared at him fiercely,“Don’t touch me!”

Jaime’s eyes were dark, filled with pain,“It’s my fault for not satisfying Nikolas, for not breaking you two apart... If I had broken you and Lennon apart back then, Nikolas’s goal would have been achieved, and he wouldn’t have targeted you, or Deandre and Angel...”

Mariela was shocked.

Jaime was simply unreasonable.

Mariela was so angry that she laughed, “So you’re apologizing for not breaking me and Lennon apart?”

“I...” Jaime’s eyes flickered, “That’s not what I meant, Mariela...

Mariela was agitated. The corners of her eyes red, she said angrily, “Jaime, my sister was taken hostage by Nikolas’s people.

She could have been saved, but because you called the police, the police arrived and disrupted everything. Now she’s been taken to Italy!”

Jaime’s eyes widened in shock, “What! Angel was also kidnapped?”

“Was it really not Lauryn who told you to call the police?” Mariela was furious, “Do you know what Nikolas said to Lennon on the phone? If the police were called, he would immediately kill the hostage!