Chapter 488 The Failed Bargain
“Last time you showed up with that many people, how could I have dared to give you the ring? Besides Nathaniel is a total money grubber. If he found out that ring was worth a fortune, how would I have been able to make any money off it?”
Seeing that Naomi was clearly after cash, Henry asked, “Where is the ring?”
“It’s in a very safe place. But you have to promise me a large sum of money and send me abroad. Otherwise, there’s no way that ring will ever fall into your hands.”
Naomi was certain Henry would agree.
The Foster family already had money, and money was the last thing they were short on.
She didn’t plan on asking for too much–eighty million would be enough to live in comfort overseas.
Any more than that and they might not give it to her, and she might end up suffering for it.
Eighty million was just right.
“I’m not someone who enjoys negotiating. Show me the ring. If I confirm it’s the one I want, I’ll give you a slightly higher–than–market price.”
“Market price? What do you mean?”
Naomi frowned.
Weren’t they desperate to get this ring?
Why would he be talking about buying it at market value?
“What? You didn’t know? The only reason my family wants that ring is because it’s an antique. My father likes it, and I plan to give it to him as a gift. You don’t seriously think there’s some huge secret hidden behind it, do you?”
Henry’s words shook Naomi.
Had she been wrong?
Could it really just be a valuable antique?
No, impossible.
If it were just an old piece of jewelry, why would Henry personally go to Nathaniel’s home to ask for it?
That was out of the question.
Naomi said, “Don’t think I’m that naïve. That ring hides a massive secret! Stop trying to fool me. I’m not some three–year–old.”
on someone else.
“You can believe what you want. I’ve said my piece. That ring is nothing more than a dispensable trinket to me,” Henry said coolly. “If you’re thinking of using it to extort me, I’d suggest trying It won’t work here.”
With that, Henry turned to leave.
Chapter 488 The Failed Bargain
Naomi panicked.
“So you mean, Mr. Henry, you really don’t want the ring?”
“You could say that.”
Unconcerned, Henry headed back into the Foster estate with his people.
Naomi was left standing at the gate in stunned silence.
Henry’s assistant couldn’t help asking, “We’re really not going after that ring?”
Henry hadn’t stopped investigating its whereabouts for days.
The last one–most likely left by Emilia–had already been declared worthless by Felix.
That meant the real ring was still unaccounted for.
Now Naomi had surfaced.
It was hard not to believe she had it.
Henry said coldly, “I refuse to negotiate with someone like her. Follow her. Once you find exactly where the ring is, don’t tell me–just take it.”
“This…”
Henry was usually fair in his dealings and had never resorted to outright taking something by force.
He must truly despise Naomi to speak that way.
Meanwhile, the Foster security guards were already driving Naomi away.
She had no choice but to leave angrily.
She refused to believe Henry didn’t want the ring. If he didn’t, surely Eliza would,
She’d seen from Matteo’s reaction before that Eliza wanted it badly.
Naomi returned to the Hartwell home.
Evelyn took one look at her daughter’s angry face and knew things hadn’t gone well.
“Don’t be upset,” Evelyn said. “The ring’s a fake anyway. Better to avoid trouble.”
“What do you mean avoid trouble? I had it made–I’m going to find some sucker to take it. I don’t believe for a second that Henry doesn’t want it.”
If Henry wouldn’t take it, Naomi would push it on Matteo.
Eighty million wasn’t much. Now that Eliza was the daughter of the Sue family’s wealthiest man, she could easily afford it.
The more Naomi thought about it, the more she liked her plan.
So when Matteo came home, she waited in his room.
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When he turned on the light and saw her sitting on his sofa, his gaze immediately went cold—he hated people being in his room.
“Get out.” Matteo said.
Naomi smiled slightly. “Mr. Matteo, we’ve worked together before. You don’t have to be so heartless, I’m here this time to make you a sincere offer.”
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