Chapter 465: Brewing Vengeance

But now, he no longer believed Ralph and Cassandra's lies.

“No need. As long as you’re fine and can give me some pocket money, I’m good,” Magnus said with a laugh.

“Of course. That’s not a problem.”

Cassandra rolled her eyes, wondering how she’d ended up with such a lazy and gluttonous half-brother. After leaving him, she pondered how to teach Cecilia a lesson. She asked her assistant, “What does Cecilia do for a living?” (Her assistant had previously been instructed to investigate Cecilia.)

“She has a small studio in Erihal, making just enough to scrape by,” the assistant replied.

“A small studio?” Cassandra mused. “Teach her a lesson by shutting her studio down.”

Given the Evans family's resources, dealing with a foreign studio was easy. However, Cassandra only knew what Cecilia had publicly revealed. Unbeknownst to her, Cecilia had composed the songs that made her a sensation back home. Even Ralph's wealth couldn't destroy Cecilia's company.

“Alright.”

Cassandra remained unsatisfied. “Gather a few people and come with me to Sparaville.” She’d been humiliated and wouldn't let Cecilia escape unscathed. Wasn't Nicholas fond of Cecilia because of her apparent innocence?

Meanwhile, in Sparaville's living room, Nathaniel sat composed across from Cecilia, who interrogated him. “You mentioned owing a lot of money. Where’s the IOU?”

Nathaniel knew Nicholas must have spoken to Cecilia. “With Mason. If you want to see it, I can call him to bring it over.”

“Nicholas said you effectively hold thirty percent of the shares; you’re not short on money,” Cecilia stated.

Cecilia only wanted to clarify things quickly. If he'd deceived her again, she wouldn't continue their relationship. Nathaniel understood. “If I really held that much control, how could Mason and I have been ousted from the company? Cecilia, Nicholas may seem kind, but he's actually very calculating. I've told you this before. I understand him better than you do.”

Cecilia remained unconvinced. “I need to see proof.”

Nathaniel, knowing her temperament, called Mason. “Organize all my outstanding debts and show them to Mrs. Rainsworth,” he instructed.

Mason, engrossed in his work, was bewildered. What outstanding debts? Mr. Rainsworth's debts were owed to him. Both of them were making his life difficult again. Although lacking a financial background, Mason easily fabricated astronomical debts for Nathaniel, sending them only after careful review. Compared to Nathaniel's business acumen, both Cecilia and Nicholas had much to learn.

Upon receiving the records, Cecilia examined them; they appeared genuine. However, Nicholas hadn't needed to deceive her.

“Mrs. Rainsworth, rest assured Mr. Rainsworth will gradually repay this. You must have faith in him. After all, while alone overseas, he even established…”

Nathaniel interrupted Mason with a cough. “Alright, you should go rest now.”

Mason hurriedly stopped, and Cecilia returned the documents.

“If you’re deceiving me, I’m not going to let it slide.”

Mason, witnessing his boss threatened by a woman for the first time, wanted to laugh but dared not.

Nathaniel’s voice softened. “I wouldn’t deceive you.” If I didn’t do this, how else would you have stayed? He truly wanted to avoid another argument.