‘Mr. Smith, I’m here to talk business.”Â
Bianca didn’t mention that she was actually here to ask for his help.Â
She knew that for someone who valued profit, only interests could move him.Â
Kade looked at Bianca with a hint of curiosity. “You, talk business with me? Alright, let’s hear it. What kind of deal are you offering that’sÂ
worth my time?”Â
He didn’t underestimate the Johnson family.Â
In the past, the Johnson family couldn’t even come close to his level. Now, with the Johnson Group constantly facing turmoil and the Johnson family members dealing with one issue after another, it was clear they were on a downward spiral.Â
“Mr. Kade Smith, James went abroad because of Emily, didn’t he? Now that Emily is with Mr. Daniel Smith, it’s clear she no longer cares about James. But James, still clinging to the past, refuses to believe it, which led to this situation.Â
If this keeps up, even Ascend Global Group could be impacted. Wouldn’t it be better if James were with me? I’m fully devoted to James, and I have his child. Wouldn’t that be better for Ascend Global Group?”Â
Bianca believed that Kade would listen to her.Â
However, the benefits she mentioned were insignificant to Kade.Â
The Johnson Group was too small, and she was too short–sighted to understand the heights Kade wanted Ascend Global Group to reach.Â
As Bianca eagerly waited for Kade’s response, he suddenly laughed, his smile not reaching his eyes. “According to you, I could just go directly to Emily. As long as she doesn’t care about James anymore, in a year or so, James‘ feelings for her will fade. Then, with some persuasion, James will see reality and marry a suitable daughter from a prominent family. It’s no big deal.”Â
Bianca didn’t expect Kade to be so blunt.Â
Her face turned pale, and panic flashed through her mind.Â
She dug her nails into her palm, trying to calm herself down. “Mr. Smith, what about the child? That’s your grandchild. Don’t you care?”Â
Kade displayed his cold–blooded nature fully. “James is young. There are plenty of women who can have children for him!”Â
Bianca had prepared herself for this answer.Â
But Kade’s sudden change in demeanor still made her stagger back a couple of steps.Â
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She steadied herself against the armrest of the sofa.Â
Taking a deep breath, Bianca’s eyes seemed to change as she met Kade’s gaze calmly. “Mr. Smith, if you say so, then don’t blame me for being ruthless.Â
If I tell everyone that I’m carrying James‘ child, that he betrayed his former flancée Emily to be with me, and now doesn’t want the chil do you think Ascend Global Group will be affected?”Â
Bianca grew more confident as she spoke.Â
She was indeed good at being ruthless, finding it easy to threaten others.Â
Kade’s face was full of anger, his eyes cold as he glared at Bianca. “You threaten me? Do you think I can be threatened? Your move might affect James, but as a woman who interfered with her sister’s relationship, do you think you’ll come out unscathed?Â
In the end, men might just be seen as making a common mistake, but you’ll be nailed to the pillar of shame. If I were you, I’d leave now and pretend today’s conversation never happened. Considering you’re pregnant, I’ll let this slide!”Â
Bianca knew this was the best outcome for her.Â
But she was unwilling!Â
Everything had been going according to her plan, so why had it suddenly gone off track?Â
This wasn’t the ending she deserved.Â
Bianca believed Kade valued his reputation too much to take a gamble!Â
So she decided to take a gamble herself.Â
“Mr. Smith, go ahead and try. My health isn’t great, and James has always taken care of me, neglecting Emily because of it. If I show my pregnancy test and say James deceived me, people will sympathize with the weaker party. James will be the one condemned.”Â
Bianca analyzed calmly.Â
A flash of sharpness passed through Kade’s eyes. “So, what do you want from me today?”Â
“Actually, the engagement and marriage with James can wait. I don’t mean to be disrespectful to you, Mr. Smith. I’m here today because something happened.Â
Hayden went to Zephyria for business and was kidnapped. The kidnappers are demanding a huge ransom to release him.”Â
“How much is the ransom?”Â
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Kade continued to cooperate.Â
Did Bianca expect the Smith family to pay? The Johnson family was dreaming.Â
Bianca guessed what Kade was thinking from his words.Â
She explained, “The ransom is one hundred million dollars. Mr. Smith might think the Johnson family can scrape together the money. W could, but we’re afraid that even if we pay, the kidnappers won’t release him and might even kill him.”Â
“Just tell me what you want.”Â
Bianca didn’t tell the truth. The Johnson family would struggle to come up with one hundred million dollars.Â
But she didn’t want Kade to know that. She didn’t realize that by saying they didn’t want to pay, she exposed her cold–blooded nature.Â
Kade naturally wouldn’t let such a cold–blooded woman into the Smith family. If she did get in and the Smiths faced a crisis, she would beÂ
the first to betray the Smith family.Â
“Mr. Smith, you know the Smith family has influence. Can you find out Hayden’s current situation and how to rescue him?”Â
Kade honestly didn’t have that capability.Â
He wasn’t lying. “I can’t help with this. Daniel might have the means. Why not ask him? I know he acknowledged Emily as his girlfriend.”Â
Bianca laughed bitterly. “Mr. Kade Smith, you know Emily won’t help after what happened between me and James. Can you talk to Mr. Daniel Smith and ask him to help?”Â
Kade wasn’t willing.Â
Even if he could persuade Daniel, he wouldn’t waste a favor on a woman like Bianca.Â
“From your expression, Daniel must have refused. Sorry, once he makes a decision, no one can change his mind. But I can suggest another way. The Green family’s Knox. If he helps, there’s an eighty percent chance of rescuing Hayden.”Â
‘Mr. Green? Isn’t he on par with Mr. Smith? But how can I find him?”Â
Bianca’s mind raced as she asked urgently.Â
She thought of Emily cozying up to Daniel and felt indignant. Now, with someone who could rival Daniel, she was excited.Â
She didn’t notice the glint in Kade’s eyes.Â
“I can provide his whereabouts. Consider this my utmost kindness. You won’t still be thinking of exposing James online and hurting us both, will you?” Kade asked, his gaze piercing.Â
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Bianca didn’t really want to offend Kade. She quickly nodded. ‘Mr. Smith, you’re joking. We had a pleasant conversation today. I wouldn’t do anything to harm our families relationship. I hope we can cooperate more in the future. I’ll take my leave now.”Â
Bianca didn’t know much about Knox. She planned to ask Eli and Aiden about him.Â
Kade saw her eagerness and felt even more disgusted, but he smiled. “It’s good you’re sensible. I’ll have a driver take you.”Â
Thank you, Mr. Smith. Bianca thought accepting Kade’s kindness meant today’s matter was settled.Â
Little did she know, as soon as she left the Smith Villa, Kade’s face changed.Â
He dialed a number. “Find a way to get rid of the child Bianca is carrying.”Â
Dare to threaten him? She was courting death!Â
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