Chapter 348 – Greed's Offer
Lux smiled, soft and cruel. "Don't look at me like I'm stealing from you. I'm saving you. You keep forty-nine percent. And if you play your cards right, you'll be wealthier than you ever dreamed. But the steering wheel? That's mine."
Elias's voice cracked. "And if I say no?"
Lux's gaze sharpened. He didn't raise his voice. He didn't need to. "Then you can explain to Thomas and his collectors why you missed your next payment. Explain to your team why their paychecks bounce. Explain to your creditors why you're shutting down."
He paused, let the silence cut deep. "And then you can explain to yourself why you watched your dream collapse instead of letting it grow."
Elias's lips parted, but no sound came. His shoulders slumped, the fight draining out of him. "You're… ruthless."
Lux grinned, slow and predatory. "I'm efficient."
