Chapter: 858

Aimee rolled her eyes and shot back, “Stop talking nonsense."

"What nonsense is this?" Nikolas filled a glass with iced water and, as he took a sip, noticed his hand was bleeding and bruised from hitting Zeke too hard.

“Let me go, or I'll tell Bethany tomorrow! Jonathan will set you straight."

With a chuckle, Nikolas downed his water in one go and licked his lips. “Jonathan's at home, cozy in bed with his wife. He's not concerned about me. Besides, I accept your terms." Nikolas spread his hands wide. "I'll ask my parents to come over tomorrow morning. We'll go to the bank to check the balance and then handle the name change of my houses and cars."

“Have you lost your mind? Nikolas, have you been drinking?"

"No, I need to be sharp for work tomorrow. Jonathan has me covering a meeting for him. I wouldn't dare touch a drop." As he talked, Nikolas began to strip off his shirt, unconcerned by her presence.

Aimee turned her head away, only to hear his teasing voice. "Come on, don't be shy. I know you want to Look.”

"I really don't."

"Don't worry about it. You have your whole life ahead of you. Take it at your own pace.”

Nikolas felt the weight of surrender. He had no choice but to concede completely.

ALL she wanted was his assets, which were a matter of indifference to him. The cars and houses held little meaning for him.

“Nikolas, could you just stop?" Aimee snapped impatiently. “We're just not meant to be!"

"Are you saying you're better suited for that guy?"

"He's been hurt by you. There's no chance left." She worried that if she reached out to Zeke tomorrow, he might block her number.

Explaining the situation to her parents seemed Like an insurmountable challenge. It was all a chaotic mess.

Aimee's frustration with Nikolas ran deep. He was reckless and short-tempered, ignoring the impact of his behavior on those around him.

In every way, Nikolas was a world apart from Jonathan.

“Regardless of what's right or wrong, you're still mine." Nikolas sank back into the sofa, a sly smile curling his lips. "Tomorrow, accompany my parents to sort out my assets. I'll pick you up after my company meeting."

"I'm not going. I don't want them."

"You have to accept them, even if you don't want to. Aimee, you're an adult. You should keep your promises, don't you think?"

Aimee shot him a scathing look. "And you said you didn't even Like me!"

Nikolas was left speechless.

"No matter what you offer, I won't marry you. I only said that to push you away! Please, let me go. I need to see Zeke at the hospital. How will my parents face Zeke's family if I don't?"

She felt deep regret for involving Zeke in this mess.