Chapter 31 He has bitten what he can't chew

Emine emerged from Aiden's bedroom and entered the hallway, her eyes scanning the familiar surroundings. Everything appeared unchanged, as if frozen in time. She couldn't help but scrutinize the hall, her gaze landing on the audacious portrait of Nora that still proudly adorned the wall. It was a stark reminder that Nora still held the reins of ownership. Emine scoffed, finding the situation absurd, and with a dismissive air, she departed.

Meanwhile, Aiden, still grappling with his awakening senses, embarked on a search of the house, only to find it devoid of any presence. Perplexed, he muttered to himself, "This girl has truly grown wings." Determined to assert his authority, he made a decisive call to Finn, instructing him to contact Mr. Shadrach and terminate the deal with Emine. Adding a touch of audacity, Aiden declared, "Tell him I'll sweeten the deal with an additional thirty percent, just to see how far she dares to challenge me."

As the clock neared nine in the morning, Sandr