Chapter: 805

If they decided to dig deeper, Caden would undoubtedly retaliate, putting them at a disadvantage and making the risk hardly worth it.

Only Kyler knew Corey's true purpose in coming to Warrington.

Silence settled between them as Corey's thoughts shifted to Yolanda.

A shadow flickered in his eyes.

“There's someone who can help me."

Yolanda had access to the chip, which was something Caden had entrusted to Dorian and contained sensitive data related to the Lina robot project.

Swapping the chip out had been easy for her, and now she intended to use it as leverage in her meeting with Corey.

When she handed him the chip, Corey glanced at it, his expression unchanging.

“So, you're giving me the product of Caden's hard work," he said with a slight smirk. “How is this any different from trapping me in a corner?"

Yolanda understood the risks but remained composed. "I've been unwell since childhood, never truly happy. If I don't find some excitement now, how will I keep going? Don't worry. Do whatever you need to. No matter what comes next, I'll take full responsibility."

Corey leaned back, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it, his gaze clouded with hesitation.

Sensing his reluctance, Yolanda pressed on. “You don't want to go against Caden, but you're out of options."

Corey's expression was unreadable. “What are you suggesting?"

“Most of Caden's projects are focused here. If things work out with Alicia, it's only a matter of time before they marry and settle in Warrington. Soon, he'll become a major player here. Do you really want him taking the profits that could've been yours?"

Corey's eyes narrowed as he exhaled a plume of smoke, a hint of a mischievous smile on his face. “If I compete with him, winning or losing is fair game. But teaming up with you? That would paint a target on my back. Caden wouldn't hesitate to wipe me out. So tell me, which option is the smarter choice?"

Yolanda's eyes flashed with irritation. "Do you even have the guts? Are you really a man?"

Corey shot back, “You were born into the Moss family and have everything you could want. Why are you still trying to stir up trouble?"

"Everything but Caden," she replied fiercely. "I want him. If you refuse, you're opposing the Moss family. I assume you remember what my father is capable of?"

Corey's gaze darkened.

Dorian might be older now, but he was still influential.

Crossing him could bring trouble Corey didn't need.

He knew Yolanda's so-called ‘cooperation’ was just a ploy to pit him against Caden, using him as a pawn.

His thoughts drifted to Alicia, wondering how she fit into all this.

Yolanda's patience wore thin as she watched him, and she spoke with an icy edge. “If you agree to my terms, I'll consider being with you. Let you experience what I have to offer.”

Corey met her gaze, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "I'll give you an answer in three days."

Yolanda smiled smugly, as if she already had him under her control, and left without another word.

Corey picked up the chip she'd left behind, running his thumb over it with a detached expression.

Caden was resting at the airport when Hank's words caught his attention. "I just ran into Miss Moss. She was meeting with Corey."

Caden glanced at his phone, paused, and asked, "What did they discuss?"

Hank shrugged. “I don't know. I just saw them leaving one after the other."