The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 460

"Rest assured, Mr. Stutton, Mr. Gallant, you'll definitely get to eat your fill today, and not a single morsel will be left out. I'm a man of my word after all."

Even though Nolan had spoken, he didn't go into the specifics of what he was planning to do.

Ben, thinking Nolan had finally relented, immediately broke into a smile. "Of course, of course. Nolan, go ahead and say whatever's on your mind. We'll do our best to help you fulfill any request you might have!"

Nolan gave a slight nod before saying calmly, "What I want is quite simple. I want you to publicly disclose the funds that have flowed into the village from Village enterprise over the years—how much there has been and how the money was spent.

"Additionally, I want Village Enterprise to release its financial statements. During the years I was absent, how much income did it generate, and where did the money go? I'm sure you'll find my requests perfectly reasonable."

As soon Nolan had spoken those words, both Ben and Stefan's faces turned as dark as thunder. Reasonable? No, it was downright excessive!

Nolan was demanding that they open up the books, and reveal every single detail of the financials—that would expose all their crimes!

Ben took a deep breath before turning to look at Nolan with a forced smile. "Nolan, I understand what you're trying to do. Be honest with me, you don't really need the money, do you? This is all about getting some satisfaction, isn't it?

"Fine, I'll let you have your satisfaction. Whether it's the village's accounts or the company's, I can show them to you. I'll also take care of the private debts we owe you as well. How does that sound? Now, with everyone watching, let's not let this matter ruin the mood or delay everyone from enjoying their meal, okay?"

Hearing this, Nolan narrowed his eyes slightly. "Mr. Sutton, since you've figured out that I'm not someone who lacks money, do you really believe that simply offering me financial compensation would be enough? What I want is fairness."

Seeing Nolan remained so stubborn, Ben took a deep breath and said, "Nolan, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you? Must you ruin this joyous occasion for everyone? Don't forget that you're in Rio Village now. And I've also come to an understanding with your father.

Nolan shook the folder in his hand before saying loudly and clearly in front of everyone, "Inside this folder is the evidence of bribery and embezzlement involving the senior officials of the village and Village Enterprise over the years. Folks, I'm about to read it to you."

He tore open the folder and pulled out a sheet of paper. Then, calmly, he said, "Morty Greene embezzled a total of 1.87 million dollars from Village Enterprise and took 700 thousand dollars from the village's petty cash over the past three years. In total, that's 2.57 million dollars.

"Entier Cole embezzled a total of 2.1 million dollars from Village Enterprise and took 650 thousand dollars from the village's petty cash over the past three years, totaling 2.75 million dollars."

As Nolan continued to read out the names and amounts, the expression of two individuals on stage turned ashen gray. Meanwhile, the others began to shift anxiously in their seats. Because Nolan wasn't just making things up—everything he said was true.

At that moment, the villagers below were already in an uproar.