The Doormat Wife’s Ultimate Glow-Up novel Chapter 397

Nathaniel glanced up at her, a sly smile curling at his lips, his eyes dark and unreadable. “Why are you in such a hurry? The real show’s just getting started.”

He set the folder down on the coffee table, sliding it across to Sofia. The sound of paper skimming the wood was almost loud in the quiet room.

“That’s everything on Douglas. He’s Bailey’s right-hand man, and he’s the key to unlocking their biggest secrets. I’ve got leverage over him, so he has no choice but to play along. Still, I need you to run interference.

“Your job is simple. Pretend you’ve just come back to the country looking for help. Get close to Douglas and find out exactly where he keeps the confidential files. That’s all I need from you.

“And don’t let Bailey catch on. You’re the Meyer family’s second daughter, remember? That’s your perfect cover.”

Sofia picked up the folder, flipping through the pages quickly. A greedy, ruthless glint flashed in her eyes.

“So if I do this, Mr. Phillips, you’ll help me get back everything the Meyer family owes me? You’ll make sure Reese’s reputation is ruined, right?”

“Of course.” Nathaniel’s voice was calm, absolutely certain. “I keep my promises. You get me those secrets, I’ll get you your revenge. We both get what we want.”

He paused, his gaze sharpening. “But don’t try to outsmart me.”

Sofia’s expression tightened and she nodded right away. “I understand. I’ll do exactly what you ask. I won’t mess this up.”

She knew she was out of options now. Her only shot at revenge was to stick close to Nathaniel, no matter what.

Reese, Sebastian, Matthew... anyone who had ever hurt her, she’d make sure they paid for it.

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He waited a beat, his tone turning sharper. “But if she refuses, her brother will be shipped home. No more school. And tell the hospital to stop any extra treatments for her parents. Make her watch her family suffer.”

“Yes, Mr. Ratcliff.” The bodyguard bowed and left, not wasting a second.

Sebastian got up and walked to the window, staring down at the bustling city below. His eyes were dark with obsession, a dangerous energy surrounding him.

Reese, you’re mine. You’re not going anywhere.

That bastard Matthew doesn’t deserve you. Only I can give you the life you want. Only I can protect you.

If you still want to choose him over me, then don’t blame me for what happens next. I’ll tear apart everything you care about until you have no choice but to come back to me.