The Miraculous Rise of the Billionaire Heir

Chapter 145. Alaric Is Deceived.

"Please reconsider. I can offer you $500,000. It's a fair amount, and I'm willing to pay it right away," Alaric said.

Norton didn't believe that Alaric would be able to stoop so low. He knew that Alaric was able to pay him the amount if he wanted, but was just trying to get on his nerves.

Norton's stern voice echoed through the phone, "No, Alaric. I want a million dollars, no less. That's the price, take it or leave it. This will be the measure of how well you value your personal secretary. I had always assumed that she would be the jewel in your eyes, but you are just trying to prove me wrong by acting this way. Well, you have to find out how long it will go," Norton threatened.

Alaric hesitated, grappling with the enormity of the sum. "I understand this is a serious matter, but a million dollars is too much. I can't come up with that amount. I have told you not to harm the girl, because I care too much about her," Alaric said.

"I'm not ready to listen to your babbles of affectio