The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 573

If there was ever a definition of taking things too far, Nolan's request of Geoffrey and Owen exemplified it. He was aiming for pure humiliation, a blatant declaration that he had no intention of negotiating.

Enraged, Geoffrey pointed at Nolan and snapped, "Nolan, you'd better not push your luck! Do you really think we're afraid of you? Let me tell you, the only reason we're trying to negotiate is because Mr. Norberg Senior values talent. If you don't know how to appreciate that and insist on being stubborn, fine—then prepare to die!"

Owen also glared at Nolan with a dark expression, saying, "Nolan, I suggest you kneel and apologize immediately. Otherwise, no matter how much you cry and beg later, it will be useless. It's fine to be arrogant, but you need to know your place.

"You might have achieved some success, but you've completely lost sight of yourself, thinking you can offend anyone you please. That's sheer stupidity!"

Owen projected a strong sense of dominance. He spoke as though he was lecturing Nolan, as if he was the one who truly controlled everything here.

Nolan looked at Owen and said calmly, "You must be Owen. You're the one who formed alliances with others, orchestrated the betrayal of Myth Group employees, and captured Lense, aren't you?"

Owen immediately nodded. "That's right. I was the one who did all of that. But what can you do about it? Nolan, my grandfather has already given you more than enough respect, but you refused to accept it. Since you insist on the hard way, don't blame us for what happens next. Right now, getting on your knees and apologizing is your only chance to live. Otherwise, you can kiss your life goodbye."

Nolan lowered his head, remaining silent for a moment. Then, he slowly looked up, his eyes seemingly hiding a raging storm of fury.

Nolan knew deep down that this was the truth. Yet, he couldn't accept it, nor did he want to or dare to believe it. But now, it no longer mattered what he wanted to believe.

"So, after you captured Lense, you killed him. You never had any intention of sparing his life, did you?"

At this moment, Owen still hadn't realized the gravity of the situation. Seeing Nolan's apparent despair only made him feel triumphant.

"You're absolutely right. From the very beginning, I had no intention of letting Lense live. And on top of that, he had the audacity to insult me. Didn't that make him even more deserving of death? What's the matter? Does it hurt? Nolan, if you want to achieve great things, you can't let yourself get sentimental over one of two people. Besides, the dead have no value at all."