Chapter 104 A Fearsome Man

How can someone meticulously calculate every move and then inform her that it's all for the best? Elinor felt an icy chill run down her spine. Jaxson was overly rational. Emotions seemed fleeting and inconsequential to him, never once factoring personal feelings into his schemes. "Jaxson, you truly are a terrifying man," Elinor declared. A life beside such a man could never grant her happiness. Even if she found herself drawn to his prowess, she knew that being with Jaxson would only result in pain and danger. What Elinor yearned for was a stable, peaceful life. Yet, Jaxson shattered that vision. After reflecting for a moment, Jaxson began, "So, you're insistent on accepting Laird's investment? He's not the benevolent figure you believe him to be. He aims to exploit your company. The terms he offers now will come with hidden costs later. Instead of accepting his investment, why not consider my acquisition proposal? That way, everything you possess will be mine," Jaxson tried to exp