Chapter 808

"How did you know I was faking it?" Maeve asked. "Your forehead is burning up. But it's at least 120 degrees. Do you think a hot water bottle on your head will fool me?" Liam replied, wiping off some of her makeup. "Next time you pretend to be ill, at least make it look more convincing. Your foundation is already coming off." Maeve, slightly embarrassed, dabbed at her face and said, "I couldn't think of another way to convince you. Mr. Larson, please don't be offended. I just didn't want your money to go to waste." "What do you mean?" he inquired. "If you lend Conner that 30 billion, I guarantee you'll never see it again." "Oh? Why do you say that?" Seeing his interest piqued, Maeve spoke earnestly, "From what I know, the Jefferson family is on the brink of collapse. "They're deeply in debt, with astronomical interest rates. That 30 billion won't be enough to save their business. "Conner will probably use the money to pay off Mirage Group. In the end, not only will y