"Silly girl!" Kris Cooper reached out his arm and pulled Vera Wave into his embrace, his large hand ruffling her hair. "The Holland consortium always wanted to take us down. Even without Nathan Leafcastle, they'd have found another way. Just as well, I'll make sure they end up with nothing for their efforts!"
Her face leaned against his shoulder, and Vera gently pinched the fabric of his shirt, nodding softly.
Her brows gradually knitted together. The confrontation between Kris Cooper and Nathan Leafcastle was the last thing she wanted to see.
Now, it seemed inevitable. She had done everything she could, and what would happen next was beyond her influence.
Kris Cooper had already given Nathan Leafcastle several chances, yet he continued to target Ashton. Vera had to clearly state her position now.
But, he was once a childhood friend who had even saved her life.
"Kris..." She slowly lifted her face, "I... I..."
