Chapter 540: Are You Willing?
Eric stood up, coldly staring at Nicholas. He suddenly realized that this was turning into a troublesome situation.
He was glad that Samantha hadn’t died, and he was willing to repay her with money.
Though it seemed crass and even hurtful, Eric couldn’t divorce his wife just for a woman like Samantha—that would be a joke of the highest order.
"Mr. Nicholas, Samantha, I truly appreciate what happened all those years ago. I know that if it weren’t for Samantha, I would have long since left this world. But... I can’t marry you just to repay a debt of gratitude and abandon my wife and children. I’m sorry. If it weren’t for this, if you weren’t forcing me to be with you, I would do anything else for your Richardson Group."
Eric spoke softly. After returning to Country S and gaining power, he had reached out to Nicholas’s parents, hoping to do what he could to help them with their problems, even offering to treat them like godparents.
But their response had been harsh, telling Eric never to appear in their world again.
Eric had no choice but to use other methods, discreetly making sure Richardson Group was well taken care of.
Richardson Group was a well-regarded family business in Country Y, running several chain supermarkets and cosmetics companies, living a prosperous life.
But despite his efforts, Eric was continuously rebuffed by the Richardson family, so he decided to stay out of their sight.
However, he still occasionally asked friends in Country Y to look out for the group. Over the years, Richardson Group had continued to thrive.
Nicholas was immediately furious, sneering as he spoke, "Eric, you really are as heartless and cold-blooded as they say! Do you know how much my sister has suffered over the past decade? How much hardship she’s endured? Even though she survived, her health has never been the same. She’s always sick... and now you say you won’t marry her?"