Chapter 415 Hunter Bites the Dust
Patricia feigned distress and regret.
"But I'm about to leave,. I'm afraid..."
Riley spoke firmly, "This is a rare opportunity!," Riley said. "If Hunter Michael doesn't agree, I can talk to him for you. The Koch Group does business with the Sackler Group,; he should extend this courtesy."
"What should I do next iIf I agree, what's the next step?" Patricia inquired.
Riley replied, "Time is of the essence. . If you don't mind, I'd like you to move to the Koch residence and continue your lessons with Bernice. She values your potential just as much as I do."
Patricia still hesitated. "It's not impossible, but... I'm afraid my husband may not agree."
"It's not impossible, but... I'm afraid my husband may not agree."
Riley quickly offered, "I'll speak to him personally."
Only then did Patricia reluctantly nod,. "If he agrees, I'll go back with you."
Upon hearing this, Riley's solemn expression instantly relaxed. "Is Hunter in the next room? I'll go talk to him right now."
Patricia nodded.
Riley patted her shoulder, signaling her to wait there for him, and then. Then he turned to leave for the adjacent suite without even pondering why she and her husband were sleeping in separate rooms.
Clearly, theThe negotiations were anything but pleasant.
Patricia didn't hear what was said, but about About half an hour later, Hunter burst into Patricia's room. With and gripped her wrist with his uninjured hand, he gripped her wrist and,saying with a steely tone, ordered, "Come back to the StatesCountry M with me."
Seeing the distress on hisher face, Riley followed quickly behind, attempting to pull Hunter's grip away.
"Hunter "Michael, let's talk this through. There's no need for force."
Hunter didn't engage in a debate with Riley, he just staredHunter ignored him, staring directly into Patricia's eyes, repeating the plea,. "Come back to the StatesCountry M with me."
A subtle panic and entreaty were hidden deep in his gaze.
He felt as if he were losing control over her.
Patricia looked back at him calmly. Under his hopeful gaze, she pried his hand off and declared firmlysaid,, "I'm staying here. I want to enter the jewelry design competition."
The color drained from Hunter's face.
"No, you must come back with me."
Riley frowned slightly, annoyed. "HunterMichael, I get understand that this is a family matter, and I shouldn't interfere! But. However, I believe that family and career aren't mutually exclusive. If Patricia has a talent, why not nurture and develop it? I think believe she can make a name for herself in jewelry design and carve out her own niche."
Hunter, with a stony expression, countered, "She doesn't need to," Hunter said with a stony expression.. "She just needs to stay at home, by my side."
"But I do need to," Patricia reiterated emphatically, "I need to."said.
Hunter glared at her vehemently, as if trying to bore a hole through her.
Patricia enunciated each word, inflecting more firmly with every syllable, "I w'ill stay in the countryhere," Patricia said firmly.. "I want to compete in the jewelry design competition. I want my own career. I want everyone to know who Patricia is— – when they hear my name, they'll know I'm a jewelry designer. You know when I love something, I give it my all to be the best. , and I won't abandon my careerthis for love."
"Are you staying for your career, or for him?" Hunter said through clenched teeth.
The words seethed through Hunter's clenched teeth.
Without a moment's hesitation, Patricia answered firmly, "My career!. I can't pass up this chance. I want the Diamond of the Century to be synonymous with Patriciame."
Hunter had never seen such a spirited expression on her face.
Frustrated, Hunter pressed, "So, you've made up your mind not to come back with me?" he said.
Patricia nodded, "This is my answer. Yes, I won't go back unless you let me finish the competition."
Hunter stared intensely into Patricia's eyes, trying to intimidate her into coming with him. However, Patricia met his gaze without flinching. Their eyes locked, irreconcilable.
Unfortunately for him, Patricia wasn't the least bit intimidated and met his gaze without flinching.
Their eyes locked.
Irreconcilable.
Feeling the tension, Riley awkwardly interjected,. "I'll head out now. Why don't you two talk it over?"
Worried that Hunter would still refuse, he added, "The Koch Group is the world's largest jewelry consortium. It's a rare opportunity and a great platform. Even if she doesn't stay with the Koch family, it will pave the way for her future. I hope you think it through."
With that, Riley turned to leave.
Patricia immediately grabbed his wrist, resolute,. "This is my life. It's my life, so I make my own decisions. I don't need his approval. I'm leavingI want to leave with you, right now, back to the Koch family."
She knew clearly.
Ifthat if Riley left now, given Hunter's controlling nature and overbearing attitude, he would definitely try to force her back to America.
Country M, and If she went back to Americaif he succeeded, returning again would be difficult.
So, she had to leave with Riley to the Koch family right away.
WithHowever, with the Koch family's protection, Hunter he wouldn't dare to make a move.
"Patricia..." Hunter gritted his teethsaid, each word seething with rage as if he could burn her to ashes.
But Patricia acted pretended as if she heardnot to hear him nothing, bending down to pick up her neatly packed suitcase.
Because Since Riley was there, Hunter couldn't lay a finger on her, so he backed down,.
"If you're set on this, then I'll go with you,." Hunter said.
Before Riley could respond, Patricia cut him off,said, "No."
The rejection was swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Hunter's face turned red with anger, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "If you don't agree, I'm you not letting thiscan't go. That's my final word."
The redness in Patricia's cheeks betrayed reddened her in anger. "You have no right to interfere with my life."
It was shocking to herShe was surprised that Hunter would have the audacity to impose himself on her visit to the Kochs'.
His look made it clear he wouldn't budge without her consentagreement.
Seeing another argument brewing, Riley quickly interjectedsaid,, "Fine, the Kochs will host you guys both for the duration of the contest. Once the jewelry design contest is overends, you can move out or leave, and I won't object."
"I'll go pack my bags," Hunter concluded, turning to head backsaid, returning to his room.
Riley was preparinged to wait for Hunter so they could leave together,.
bBut Patricia had no intention of waiting. She grabbed her suitcase and strode towards the door.
"Let's get going!"."
Riley, puzzled, asked, "Aren't we waiting going to wait for HunterMichael?"
Without looking back, Patricia replied, "If he wants to follow, he can do it on his own. Why should we wait?"
With that, she was out the door, and Riley hurried after her.
On the way back.
, Riley, seated in the passenger seat and with Patricia in the rear, surreptitiously peered at her in the rearview mirror and, after. After a moment of thought, he said, "Are you and Hunter not getting along?"
At least, that's what he thought so far.
Patricia gave a forced, insincere smile, but didn't respond, as.
sShe still wasn't suredidn't know what role Riley played in the dealings between the Millers and the Kochs.
Hence, she kept her mouth shut.
She Although she didn't say anythingsaid nothing, but Riley found his answer in could still confirm his guesses from her expression.
If they weren't getting along, then why did she declare her deep love for him in front of everyone when she first moved into the Koch's placeSilver Birch Sanctuary? What secrets were they hiding?
What kind of secrets were they hiding?
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