Chapter 412

Word of Maverick's visit to the Benton family reached Nolan the next morning.

His eyes narrowed, a cold gleam flashing within them.

Maverick was proving to be sharper than he had expected.

Still, Nolan felt no fear.

Maverick had his way of drawing close to Eleanor, but Nolan had his own path to win her heart back.

What he held now was the very fabric Eleanor needed most.

In this battle of love, he held the strongest card, a weapon no one else could match.

At that thought, the anger in his chest eased, and his mind grew calm. He reached for the internal phone,dialing the procurement department. "When will the Zerovia shipment arrive?" he asked.

The reply came quick and steady. "Don't worry, Mr.Stewart. It's already on the way. It should be here tonight, or tomorrow morning at the latest." Nolan answered with a faint "good" and set the phone down.

Relief finally washed over him.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door. Erick entered with a file in hand.

"Mr. Stewart, Ady has been moving pieces again," he reported.

Nolan's eyes turned to ice.

It was time to settle the score.

With resolve in his voice, he said coldly, "Bring back their creditors from Zerovia."

A chill ran through Erick as he nodded. "Understood."

...

Elsewhere, Ady lounged lazily on the sofa, phone in hand,trying to call Elora.

Only the dull voice of the system replied-the phone was switched off.

Her brows knit, and she tossed the phone aside with little care.

It was clear to her that Nolan had already dealt with Elora. To Ady, the woman was nothing but a wasted pawn.

She felt no pity, only regret that Elora had failed to play her part.

Colson slipped his arms around her from behind, worry in his voice. "What should we do now?"

Ady turned, flashing him a charming smile, her finger tracing his chest. "Don't fret. Didn't I tell you? I have a way to control Norwood. Once he's in our grasp, the Stewart Group will fall into our hands."

Colson's eyes lit with sudden hope. He kissed her hand softly. "You never fail to amaze me, baby."

His praise delighted her, and she melted into his arms with laughter.

But the moment didn't last. The door burst open.

Nolan strode in with a line of bodyguards at his back.

Colson jumped up, throwing on the airs of a father,his voice sharp. "What is this behavior? You see your father and don't even greet him? I am still your father!"

Nolan didn't even spare him a glance. He walked past,sank onto the sofa, and tossed a document onto the table.

Before they could speak, he delivered the blow. "The creditors from Zerovia will arrive soon. I've already made it clear that we have nothing to do with you two."

With that,he rose and left with his men, leaving chaos in his wake.

Ady and Colson froze, dread creeping into their bones.

After being disowned and stripped of support,they had borrowed heavily under the Stewart name. They thought they could walk away without consequence.

But Nolan had just dragged the creditors right to their doorstep.

Colson's face turned pale as he clutched Ady's hand.His voice shook. "Darling, what now? If they don't get their money, we're finished! It's nearly $100 million!"

Ady squeezed his hand in return.

The sweetness in her gaze hardened into steel.

If Nolan wanted to play ruthless, then she would meet him blow for blow.