Ava Seraphine held her response, her eyes dancing with mischief as they met Theodore Triumph's gaze.
"Adelaide, I'm aware you wedded Theodore out of spite, and he has been nothing but a thorn in your side," she began, her voice laced with faux concern. "If you consent to marry Raymond Roberts, the second heir of the Roberts family, I'll sanction this 5 million loan without delay."
The room seemed to freeze at Ava's words. Everyone knew that Raymond was afflicted with Down syndrome, incapable of self-care. Ava's proposition was a poisoned chalice!
As Adelaide remained silent, Ava turned to Liya and Ray Seraphine, "Liya, Ray, do persuade Adelaide! This is an opportunity of a lifetime. The Roberts are a prominent family in Timberwood City. They're willing to overlook Adelaide's divorce, wh
