CHAPTER 864. MY LITTLE BELOVED. Challenges and Betrayals

Gigi watched the frustration on Niko’s face as he went over the documents again and again, as if trying to confirm his suspicion. Finally, after a few minutes of tense silence, he let the papers fall onto his desk and ran a hand through his hair, visibly upset.

“The one causing you trouble… it’s Van Beek, isn’t it?” she asked, and he let out a deep sigh before answering.

“Van Beek,” he muttered, as if the name alone explained everything. “That bastard must have offered one of his miracle deals, and my potential partner’s eyes probably popped out of his head and he gave in.”

“Niko, if he’s behind this…” Gigi said thoughtfully. “Couldn’t it be revenge because you broke off your deal with him?”

Niko remained silent, his expression hardening. Then he stood up from his chair and began pacing the office, clearly not intending to tell Gigi the real reason he had rejected that deal.

“The reason I wanted to do business with him was becau