NovelEnglishChapter 175 An Unexpected Reunion With An Old Frenemy The moment he made his entrance into the VIP lounge, a collective gasp echoed through the room.
Even Nathaniel, typically the epitof composure, stiffened at the sight of the newcomers.
Upon recognizing the group entering the room, Freya rose from her seat.
Beside Alexander stood a young man, dressed in an elegant gray suit. His handsfeatures were accentuated by a hint of coquettish charm. Yet, he carried himself with a calm demeanor and an air of superiority.
It was none other than Jacob Rivera of the renowned Rivera family, who had been absent from Saeville for stime. He held sway over the city's entertainment industry. Seeing him walking side-by-side with Alexander Lloyd suggested a close relationship between them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnyone present with a keen eye could discern that Alexander and Jacob had likely formed an alliance.
The stir caused by their arrival drew everyone's attention. Jacob and Nathaniel had shared a lifelong friendship before this. Anyone could betray Nathaniel, but surely not Jacob." No matter how ruthless or brutal Nathaniel could be, he would never intentionally harm his close friend, Jacob. However, just a few months prior, these two inseparable brothers becestranged due to a woman. recently released from prison.
Jacob publicly confronted Nathaniel, effectively severing their friendship. S~earch the Findwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
In retaliation, Nathaniel acted ruthlessly towards Jacob, even orchestrating a near-fatal car accident. But Jacob was a formidable figure in their circles, not someone to be trifled with.
He fled to Europe to escape Nathaniel's influence, and now he had returned to Sacville.
But his return was not merely a homecoming. By aligning himself with Alexander, he was making a bold statement of his intent to sever ties with Nathaniel once and for all.
Freya was unnerved by Jacob's pale and bloodless face, and instinctively moved forward, only to be. restrained by Nathaniel's firm grip on her wrist.
Her feelings towards Jacob were complicated. If she claimed not to despise him, she would be reminded of his role as one of Nathaniel's most competent henchmen during the onslaught on the Gomez family.
Yet, if she admitted to hating him, she would recall how he had saved her life and stood by her side during her post-prison tribulations.
After narrowly escaping death in Europe, the Gomez family suffered a significant loss. Freya couldn't help but feel that she had exploited-Jacob to a great extent, even plotting to bring himrdown with her.
The VIP lounge in the exhibition center was decioned in accommodate Samville's elite The rest of the Balance: 1413 + 211 1 Coins 1 Pearls The organizers intended to facilitate private interactions among industry insiders during their downtime. Their intentions were good, but sometimes the outcomes were less than ideal.
for Nathaniel had been at odds with Alexander And now he was also at loggerheads with Jacob. The Johnson family, who had just arrived, added to the tension.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe convergence of these rival factions in the sroom made for a palpable tension and awkwardness.
Jacob and Alexander, who had been jovially chatting upon entering the room, froze upon spotting Nathaniel. For more than half a year, both Nathaniel and Freya Had endured many sleepless nights.
Nathaniel hadn't anticipated that the business party he had organized would take such a disastrous turn, with the video of Freya at Red Shift spreading like wildfire.
He had waited outside her house, showered her with gifts, and pleaded for her forgiveness for his cowardice when he failed to defend her due to family pressure. He had waited for her for nearly a month, promising that once he had settled matters in Europe, he would bring her there.
Jacob, too, had never imagined that his promise would prove so hollow.
His grandfather's castle in Europe had been exposed as a property om acquired through illicit means and implicated in a massive tax evasion case. He could have faced imprisonment. Sir Rivera was an elderly man, ill-equipped to endure incarceration.
But he wasn't entirely blameless. His an impulsive decision to purchase old castle for his retirement, without conducting due diligence, had led him into a minefield of legal troubles. Send Gifts 238 Balance: X
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