Chapter 159 I will make you pay for your actions!

The mood was subtly tense as Nova met Nathan in the quiet café. Nova thought to herself that since Nathan wasn't being secretive, she might as well be straightforward too. It was time to confront him directly. After all, she hadn't done anything wrong. "It's been a while, Nathan." Nathan appeared utterly relaxed, absentmindedly playing with a ring in his hand, barely bothering to look up. "So, what brings you here today, Mrs. Alastair?" Nova gave a silent smile. Once, she would have cared deeply about being officially recognized as part of Tristan's family, but those days were over. She no longer valued that status. If Nathan thought he could use it to insult her and get a rise out of her, he was mistaken. "You might as well call me Nova." "Oh? Nova?" Unflinching, Nova straightened her posture and locked eyes with Nathan. "Let's get one thing straight—your plans will never succeed. Tell me, what are you really after? It's clear there's more to it than just causing trouble fo