Divorced and Pregnant My New Life with a Billionaire Drives My Ex Crazy novel Chapter 184

“You want me to help you find someone?”

“Sure, but I’m not interested in money. I want one of your paintings.”

“That’s not asking too much, is it?”

Wiona met his gaze and replied, “One of my paintings is worth over a million.”

“So, if it’s for two lives, I’d say that’s more than fair.”

“Then it’s a deal.”

She agreed without the slightest hesitation. The man paused, surprised at how quickly she accepted.

“Mrs. Salisbury, I never said anything about two lives.”

“Maybe you’ll only find half a body,” he said, a hint of a smirk on his lips.

Wiona’s eyes narrowed. “That’s not a funny joke.”

“If my painting only gets you a quarter of what you promised, that just means you’re not up to the task. And if you’re just playing games with me, I won’t put up with it.”

“But maybe this is all just a misunderstanding,” she added, her tone cool and steady.

She refused to back down, even though the man’s presence was unsettling. He finally laughed out loud.

“You’re brave, Mrs. Salisbury. I like that. Seems like your husband didn’t know what he had.”

Wiona didn’t reply, but inside, her suspicions kept growing. He even knew about her and Jace. Was he really just a bar and casino owner? There was definitely more to him than met the eye, and she made a mental note to be careful.

He stepped closer and offered his hand. “I’m Eason. Here’s to our partnership, Miss W.”

Just then, someone knocked at the door.

“Boss, it’s Mr. Morgan. He wants to talk to you.”

“He said he saw his sister heading this way.”

Before Eason could say anything, Wiona quickly took his hand. “Eason, I don’t want to see him.”

“And I hope you can take care of our deal as soon as possible.”

Eason felt the warmth of her delicate hand. His expression shifted, something almost tender in his eyes. But before he could hold on, Wiona had already pulled away.

He watched her go, a trace of regret flickering across his face.

He lowered his eyes, still watching her. “No need to worry. I’ll make sure you get what you want tonight.”

The woman in the cat mask led Wiona, Dr. Monroe, and two bodyguards out through a hidden door. The passage was dark and twisted until they reached a staircase. At the top, a door opened onto the alley behind the bar.

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