Arianna’s family was falling apart and facing a tragic demise, however, her heart sank when she clearly saw Travis Cooper’s name on the acquisition papers. She had no choice but to negotiate with him.
Arianna lowered her head and relaxed her shoulders to ease the tension. She should show him gratefulness to make him happier, she thought, but she just couldn’t do it.
“How would you be willing to leave my grandfather alone?”
He casually poured her a cup of tea and placed it in front of her before replying, “I think the correct person to ask is the judge, no? The offenders are usually punished. This is a matter of justice, isn’t it?”
Arianna was beginning to grow tired of his mood swings.
“He is old, and his body is failing him. He would not last long in prison.” Arianna continued to try to sway him.
“What can I do? I always admire devoted children.” His voice carried some ridicule, “But I’m not a charity. I only do transactions with interests. What would you do in exchange for the freedom of your grandfather?”
Travis intertwined the fingers of his one hand with the other and rested his hands on his stomach as he leaned back in his chair once more. His expression was a bit lazy, “Since you entered this door, I’ve been waiting for the drama of you selling your body and soul to me in order to save your family member.”
When Arianna didn’t reply, Travis explicitly said, “Maybe I’m just bored. I’d like to try something fun.”
Arianna’s stomach felt like it flipped. She looked at the handsome face that was now showing evil.

Hate To Love You My Billionaire Lover

“Do you mean you are happy to let your grandfather watch his company get dismantled into pieces and sold like scrap metal? To let him see his old partners, who’ve worked with him for decades, lose their jobs? And then to go to prison on top of that? Don’t you think that’s worse than what I’m asking of you?”


Arianna bit her lip. She knew every word he said was a fact. All of this would be worse than death for her grandfather.


But Travis was not finished, “And, Mr. Sanchez offended more people than just me in his prime. His competitors, who were once driven to despair by your grandfather, would surely have more uncivilized negotiations for you too. Do you really think he can live peacefully if I let him go? And what about the thousands of families you would leave without an income?”


Arianna snorted and said, “Won’t you be the one putting them out of jobs?”


Chapter 29 Visiting Time Is Over