The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 490

Nolan nodded toward several of the business tycoons standing nearby.

"Proceed with the settlements. Terminate contracts where necessary, and pursue compensation where possible. If you need to report to the authorities, do it. If it needs to go through the legal process, then let it. We've all worked hard for our money, so there's no need to let them get away with it."

He then turned his attention to the villagers gathered below. With a smile, he said, "Good luck to you all!"

With that, Nolan began to walk away.

The villagers were filled with despair. They knew all too well that even if Nolan didn't personally come after them, the looming debts they faced were enough to drown them completely.

"Nolan, we were wrong, but we were deceived too!"

"Nolan, please, we're all family! Give us one more chance. We can lose our jobs, but don't let us end up drowning in debt! Nolan, please, spare us!"

"Nolan, I've watched you grow up since you were a child. Can you just help us out, just this once?"

"Please, don't hold it against us, Nolan! Save us, please, save us!"

In that moment, everyone who had once cursed Nolan, even threatening his life, began to beg for his mercy.

But Nolan merely responded coldly, "Sorry, I have no ties to any of you. After all, the family registry no longer holds the name of me or my family."

Megan was stunned when she heard this. She quickly turned to Wayne and said, "Wayne, Nolan and I have feelings for each other, and I believe we can still salvage our relationship!"

Wayne frowned slightly and said, "If that's the case, you should talk to Nolan yourself. As elders, it's not our place to get involved in this matter."

As he spoke, Wayne trembled slightly, not daring to look at Niall or Liana. It was as though he knew he was partly to blame for the way Niall and Liana's marriage had ended.

Just as Megan was about to say more, Nolan's cold voice cut through the air and reached her ears.

"Megan, are you really going to keep taking advantage of my parents?"