Chapter 60

"Is Avery worth that much?" Jun asked, slightly shocked.

"She's worth that much because she's my wife," Elliot said as an icy chill rose in his eyes. "If she were not married to me, Charlie Tierney wouldn't bother with any of this."

Jun was even more confused than before.

"If he wants to give Avery the money, then let him! Isn't this just him throwing free money at her?"

"She's my wife!" Elliot snapped.

"Oh, okay… I get it. What do you plan on doing? Increase our offer? She will definitely go with Tierney's offer if we don't."

"Not necessarily."

"If that's the case, then why are you so upset?"

Jun could tell from Elliot's tone that his emotions were all over the place.

Elliot wanted to acquire Tate Industries so that Avery could be free of its debt and troubles.

She was still in college, and she lacked the knowledge and experience when it came to running a company.

It would be better for her to sell the company, pay off the debt, and make some money while she was at it. Tha