The President’s Mistake A Tale of Love and Regret

"I know you're competing with Alexander for control of the Lloyd family," Frey said, her voice steady. "If your capital chain breaks, you'll be in a tough spot."noveldrama

"But I'm willing to use my money to buy you some time. All I ask in return is that you help me find my brother."

Sawyer was taken aback by Frey's direct offer of a bribe.

Their relationship had shifted from mere cooperation to a more transactional one, which he found intriguing at first.

What Frey proposed did indeed affect him. Despite his low profile under the pressure from Alexander, he had finally found a potential way out.

He could afford to wait a bit longer; making a move too early could be detrimental, especially if he revealed his strength too soon.

Yet, Frey represented an obstacle he couldn't ignore. Her marriage to Nathaniel was particularly exciting for him.

He didn't want to remain in the shadows any longer. Although he had been contacting Frey discreetly with Mandy's help, he yearned to confront her openly.

Even if it risked severe retaliation from Nathaniel, it was preferable to wait indefinitely.

The cost of his actions was significant. Although he had begun to erode the Lloyd family's power, Alexander wasn't on the brink of collapse yet.

This marked Sawyer's first true act of defiance.

With Vault Corp under Lloyd Group's name now tied to Frey, securing Vault Corp's support was crucial for him to compete effectively.

Sawyer had acted preemptively, catching Alexander by surprise, but he was not in a stable position.

The fact that Nathaniel now intended to collaborate with Alexander complicated matters further.

Sawyer was in dire need of capital; turnover. Seeing Frey, who was

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striking how their paths had crossed in such a dramatic manner.

At this point, he was more intrigued by things beyond mere money.

Frey, thinking Sawyer might not have fully grasped her offer, moved her phone closer to him. "The situation was so urgent I didn't have time to print out the contract, but electronic contracts are legally binding You can consult your lawyer if needed..."

"Frey," Sawyer interrupted, leaning back in his chair with a hint of playful curiosity. "Why not just go to Nathaniel?"

Frey's expression shifted at Sawyer's question.

Despite feeling odd about expressing sorrow for Nathaniel in front of him, she couldn't suppress the ache in her heart.

The man she once loved now evoked only a blend of bitterness and regret.

Sawyer, not ready to let it go, continued, "In terms of influence in Pontenero, even I felt overshadowed by Nathaniel. Remember, he nearly overwhelmed me."

"He could likely find your brother in no time. Why spend so much money on me?"

Frey's gaze hardened as she looked at Sawyer. Sawyer was persistent, unwilling to relent until he got a clear answer.

He was determined to uncover the truth, even if it meant cornering Frey.

"Frey, is there something between you and Nathaniel? I remember you were nearly run over by a car last night, but you didn't suspect it was Nathaniel's doing."

"That's enough!" Frey finally snapped, unable to contain her frustration. "I've said everything I need to. Stop speculating."

"If he wanted to kill me, he'd have many methods to do so. He wouldn't resort to such a crude approach."