Chapter 8. Just wait until he finds out you slept with his uncle

"Why do you want revenge on Evan?" I asked, my voice tinged with a mix of caution and confusion. It was a loaded question, and I wasn't sure what River's motivation was. The idea of teaming up with someone I barely knew, especially for the purpose of revenge, was a decision that required careful consideration.

"I'm not looking for revenge, but rather to teach a lesson." River leaned in slightly, his gaze sharp. "Most of the businesses I run... Evan is the sole heir."

I was stunned for a few seconds. "He doesn't seem like a wealthy heir," I commented, remembering how ordinary Evan's life was, how he behaved, and...well, everything about him didn't suggest that he would inherit a business I estimated to be worth billions of dollars. "You fooled me?"

River chuckled softly. He shook his head and let out a tired sigh, as