Christiano raised an eyebrow, why the sudden mention of the Austin family?
However, his mind moved slightly, and he roughly understood who Ivy had encountered.
"What?" the man's voice held a unique, deep resonance.
Ivy listened, feeling somewhat dazed.
Partly mesmerized by Christiano's bewitching voice, and partly by his indifferent two words, which left her unsure how to continue the conversation.
"Nothing to say?" Then he'd hang up.
"No, no, no, I have something to say, something to say." Ivy quickly collected herself, and without considering whether she had thought it through or if Christiano was willing to listen, she blurted out, "I have dirt on Miranda. If Sir..."
Before she could finish, Christiano interrupted, "Don't touch her."
Ivy: "——"
Christiano: "Don't set your sights on Xin'er's friend. I won't help you."
Ivy was desperate.
Hearing those words was like a death sentence. Her mind turned to mush.
It wasn't until the call ended and the busy signal buzzed from the speakerphone that Ivy managed to regain her senses with difficulty.
She couldn't help but pinch herself, pinching hard, as if trying to inflict serious harm.
In just a moment, a bruise formed on her waist.
Because only pain could keep her lucid, could make her mind highly focused.
【Christiano won't help... What should I do?】
Was she just going to let them bully her like this?
No!
She couldn't swallow this insult!
Ivy switched to sending Christiano a message: 【Sir, your sister is competing with me for those photography copyrights, bidding billions. I have no chance of winning.】
Christiano, either you give me billions, or you help me secure the copyrights, otherwise...
Ivy decided to go all out.
However, as time ticked by, the other party did not reply.
Ivy continued to send messages: 【If I can't get the copyrights, I won't be able to return to City E, let alone return to Rong Jingyang's side.】
【Rong Jingyang is completely ignoring me now.】
【I think some lies are ultimately just lies. What if they are exposed?】
After sending the last message, Ivy felt anxious.
She knew men like Christiano disliked being threatened the most, but—
She was truly at her wit's end.
There were no other options.
Since they were in a mutually beneficial relationship, why couldn't she use him in return, leveraging his influence?
Christiano stared at the WeChat message, his deep eyes narrowing slightly.
Ivy... was learning to counter him?
If he didn't help, would she reveal everything to Xin'er?
Damn it!
He wouldn't allow it!
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Christiano's eyes as he replied: 【You only have one chance. Are you sure?】
Consider it a transaction settled.
It's not like he wasn't upholding his end of the bargain.
Ivy smiled upon receiving the message.
She knew Christiano had compromised and would help her get it done.
But it was only one chance, wasn't that too little?
Ivy tried to bargain, 【Sir, I help you get the woman you've always dreamed of, and I, in turn, lose Rong Jingyang's affection. Just one thing for me, and it's not a fair trade.】
【Three things.】
Not one less.
Christiano: "..."
Feeling threatened once again, his cold gaze intensified.
Suddenly, a murderous intent arose.
But Christiano also knew that acting against Ivy now would be detrimental to him. What if she spread the news, and Xin'er found out...
Heh!
He replied coldly: 【Then you had better figure out the other two things within a year.】
No extensions.
Within a year, he would probably have Xin'er's heart.
Even if the lie was exposed, he wouldn't be afraid.