CHAPTER 77

Henry’s lips twisted into a bitter smile. “You should be. Our family is already making plans with Lord Cloud. In fact, we already have Liam, who works closely with him, and very soon we will rise to the top. And then, where will you be?"

"Beside this nobody, in the gutter where he belongs?”

Before Vanessa could respond, Nathan stepped forward, his voice calm but carrying an unmistakable edge. “You’ve said enough, Henry."

Vanessa doesn’t need your threats or your control. She’s stronger and bigger than you and your family combined.

"And I can assure you, your family will never rise to the top because Lord Cloud would not want anything to do with your family."

Henry’s eyes narrowed as he turned to face Nathan fully for the first time. “And who do you think you are to decide that?

"Some powerful man in disguise?"

"You’re crossing a line, Nathan. You don’t know who you’re dealing with.”

Nathan’s gaze didn’t waver. “It does'nt matter, do you think you can always bully and intimidste peop