Chapter 497 The Negotiation Standoff
When Naomi learned Henry wanted the ring, she had tailed their car straight to the Foster Group headquarters.
The moment Evelyn saw her daughter, she thought she was saved. “Naomi! Help me! Please!” she cried, frantic and half–delirious from losing a finger.
A guard hurried to explain, “Mr. Henry, I didn’t mean to–this woman just broke free.”
Henry raised his hand, and the guard stepped aside to give Naomi space.
“I knew you wanted this ring,” Naomi said smoothly. “Why not be upfront? No need for these underhanded tricks. Don’t think that grabbing my mother will make me hand it over. If you can’t meet my original terms -down to the last detail–I won’t give it to you.”
She stood there with a smug look, savoring the rare moment of control. But Henry didn’t seem impressed.
“You haven’t shown me the ring,” he said coolly. “How do I know it’s real?”
“You don’t have to believe me,” Naomi replied, “but for someone like you, eighty million isn’t much. Isn’t it worth the gamble?”
The ring was already hidden somewhere Henry couldn’t find it.
Henry’s secretary cut in sharply, “Mr. Henry, don’t trust her. She’s lied before–countless times–and she’s trying to scam you now.”
Henry silenced him with a gesture, then asked Naomi, “Why should I believe you?”
“I’m still the Rivers family’s daughter. And when Emilia died, all her possessions came into our hands. That should be proof enough.”
Henry nodded slightly. “Makes sense.”
His people were stunned. Mr. Henry knew Naomi’s record–so why believe her? If Emilia had truly left such a valuable item, the Rivers family would have sold it long ago when they were in trouble. It didn’t add up.
But Henry still agreed. “Bring me the ring. If I’m satisfied, I’ll pay you.”
“No. You pay first, then you get the ring.” Naomi’s tone left no room for compromise.
Henry walked over to Evelyn and yanked her upright. “Here, there are no choices. If you don’t do what I say, I’ll make sure this woman dies in front of you.”
Naomi’s smile faded. “The great president of the Foster family–resorting to murder?”
“Who said murder? This woman will simply ‘fall‘ from our rooftop. A failed extortion attempt ending in suicide–it’s a convincing story, don’t you think?”
Naomi was speechless. Evelyn was terrified. “Naomi, agree to his terms! It’s just a ring–it’s worth my life!”
“Fine,” Naomi said. “I’ll show it to you, but you sign a contract. Once you see it, you pay me.”
“Done.”
Chapter 497 The Negotiation Standoff
Henry gave a quick order, and within minutes a contract was on the table clearly stating that once Natin produced the ring, she would receive eighty million.
She scanned it and signed.
“Go get the ring,” Henry told her. “I’ll be here. Don’t try anything.”
“I want this deal done as much as you do,” Naomi said before leaving.
Two bodyguards followed her to ensure she made no moves on the side..
Back at the Hartwell residence, she went straight to the safe and retrieved the ring.
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