Chapter 268 Chapter 268 I've Got It All On Tape "You!" Kylee's face flushed crimson with fury.
Cynthia, already on edge, couldn't mask her shock.
Neither of them had expected Jude to stoop so low, especially given how obedient and honest he had always been.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhat had gotten into him? But both Kylee and Cynthia were determined-this couldn't get out.
Kylee felt more threatened. If anyone found out she was behind it all, her carefully crafted image as the sweet, innocent celebrity would shatter.
In the future, whenever her ncup, people would think of her as the mastermind behind framing a designer for plagiarism.
That would be the end of her career in the entertainment industry.
It was all Cynthia and Jude's fault-they were both idiots! Kylee clenched her jaw. "Fine, I'll give you the money. But you have to swear you'll never breathe a word of this." Cynthia, knowing she had no other choice, reluctantly nodded.
But to their surprise, a flash of disbelief crossed Jude's face.
They actually agreed! He had only been bluffing.
It seemed he had really struck a nerve.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThen, greed took over Jude. A satisfied smirk crept across his face as he raised the stakes. "Fifty million was the number earlier, but now? It's changed. Each of you will owefifty million." Kylee and Cynthia seethed with fury.
Kylee's eyes widened, her voice trembling with disbelief. "Jude! Are you out of your mind? Fifty million each? You've got snerve!" Cynthia's fury was palpable. "Jude, we've known each other for years! Are you really gonna do this? You can't honestly say you had no part in this mess. You're supposed to be a veteran in the design world, yet you missed the signature on Linsey's drafts. You're just as guilty as anyone else in this fiasco!" But Jude didn't flinch. "Enough with the excuses. I've gone out of my way to help you take Linsey down. Fifty million each is a small price to pay." Kylee's disgust grew with every passing second. Her voice turned icy as she shot back, "Don't push your luck. Messing with 0.0% 01-52won't end well for you. We'll give you fifty million total-that's more than generous. If you're smart, you'll sign the contract and get out of the country. Fast." Cynthia didn't hold back either. "After everything we've been through, I'm not asking for much. Kylee's already being generous with the money. Fifty million is more than enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life. Sometimes, it's better not to push your luck." But despite their words, Jude didn't flinch.
He knew he held all the cards. They were completely at his mercy.
In that moment, Jude saw them for what they really were-just as hypocritical as
he was. As long as he kept the pressure on, they would crack m desperate to protect their reputations and hand over the cash. A smug grin spread across his face as he spoke, his voice dripping with
arrogance. "Letmake this clear. From the moment I walked in, I've been recording everything. If you don't wantto expose all of this, you'd better pay up fast. Don't say I didn't warn you." Kylee's eyes widened in shock. "Did I hear that right?"
Jude couldn't help but bask in her panic. With a victorious smirk, he' pulled out the hidden recorder, holding it up as if it were a trophy. "I've got it all on tape. The ball's in your court now." Recommended for you THE VIRUS KING'S CAFEINE SLAVE RATE