Chapter: 3378

He could feel frustration bubbling inside him, his patience wearing thin.

"Do you honestly believe that hard work alone will get you everything? This world doesn't always play fair. Sometimes, all it takes is one word from the right person to wipe away everything you've worked for."

His Lips twisted into a faint sneer as he locked eyes with her, daring her to argue.

Ainsley's heart skipped a beat. Moran wasn't the type to make idle threats, and the weight of his words sent a ripple of unease through her.

There was something more, something hidden, and the thought of it made her pulse quicken. She fixed her gaze on him, a trace of panic slipping into her voice. "What do you mean by that?"