Chapter 400
Sienna Sloan knew Silas Draken too well.
He was a master of manipulation, using others to do his dirty work.
He never made meaningless deals, nor did he offer easily attainable chips.
There were no free lunches, let alone a deal where Silas willingly compromised.
“No p>
Sienna withdrew her gaze, instantly seeing through the trick. “This completely goes against your character, Silas. What exactly are you plotting p>
Silas raised an eyebrow. “What character p>
“Deeply scheming, harming people without a trace,” Sienna said evenly.
“You want me to invite Maloney for a meal? Just a meal? Silas, do you think I was born yesterday p>
Silas maintained his faint smile, looking innocent and harmless.
“What could I be plotting? A public restaurant, people coming and going, brightly lit.
Besides, you now hold more than half of the Sterling family’s shares, making you the nominal head of the Sterlings.
Maloney is second-in-command. Who would dare touch either of you in broad daylight p>
He spoke flawlessly, his logic airtight.
But the doubts in Sienna’s heart didn’t diminish in the slightest.
She stared intensely into his predatory gaze, trying to discern his true motives.
But his eyes were shrouded in mist, leaving only a bottomless, dark abyss that gave her nothing.
She wasn’t afraid of something happening.
She was afraid because she didn’t know what would happen.
That was the most terrifying thing about Silas.
He wasn’t the type to put a knife to your neck.
He was the type you’d have dinner with, only to realize three days later that he’d sold you out, and you had even helped him count the money.
Before she could delve deeper, Silas’s tone suddenly grew oppressive and threatening.
“Ms. Sloan, I’ll be blunt. In the entire country, even in the international gray market p>
I am the only one who can help you find that forged clue and get what you want in the shortest amount of time p>
Sienna remained silent.
“Do this small favor for me, and I’ll help you uncover the truth. If you refuse p>
Silas leaned back against the sofa, spreading his hands. “Not only will I refuse to help you, but I can guarantee you’ll never find a single trace for the rest of your life Do you believe me p>
It was a naked threat, blunt and cruel.
Sienna stayed silent for a couple of seconds, weighing the pros and cons, before looking up at him with a cold smirk.
“You’re as despicable as ever p>
“In business, the winner takes all. How is that despicable?” Silas didn’t care in the slightest, calmly. accepting the evaluation.
“You have no choice, unless you’re willing to give up the truth and let that manipulator run wild p>
Sienna took a deep breath, suppressing her vigilance, and agreed decisively. “Fine. I accept p>
A fleeting glint of triumph flashed in Silas’s eyes.
Sienna stood up, grabbed her purse, and walked to the door, suddenly stopping in her tracks.
“Silas p>
“Yes p>
“If anything happens tonight, I promise you’ll regret it p>
Silas looked at her, his lips curving upward. “Ms. Sloan, I never do things I regret p>
Leaving the club, Sienna didn’t waste a second and immediately called Maloney.
“Sienna p>
The voice on the other end was gentle and refined, exactly as Maloney always sounded.
“It’s been a while p>
“Maloney, Sienna said evenly, cutting straight to the chase “I heard you flew back tonight. Are you free? I’d like to treat you to dinner p>
Maloney was clearly stunned for a moment, then let out a gentle, cheerful laugh.