Chapter 865

Nathaniel smiled casually. "You can choose whether or not to trust me; it's entirely up to you. However, I'm only giving you this opportunity once."

Damian, confused yet tempted, gulped. "What do you need me to do?"

Nathaniel, gazing at the view, drawled, "Let you leave, then surrender to the police. Admit to using harmful ingredients in the perfumes and being responsible for finding a perfumer. Tell them you were in charge of everything, including assigning Lily Christian of La Beaute Group to this project. However, emphasize she was responsible for the harmful ingredients, and you were unaware."

"Who's Lily Christian?" Damian asked, the name vaguely familiar.

"I'll send you her photograph, but it's not important. Just relay what I've said to the police. Ensure you tell them you're the mastermind, responsible for everything," Nathaniel instructed.

Damian's eyes widened. "Why should I do this? Isn't that suicide? You're spying for Arianna, trying to kill me!" The thought of confessing and losing his life terrified him. How could Nathaniel claim to help while clearly trying to trick him?

Nathaniel turned, the sun behind him obscuring his expression. "I've told you, you can choose. If I weren't confident, I wouldn't have suggested it. Confessing doesn't make you guilty. When the truth comes out, the public will trust you more."

Damian didn't fully understand, yet it resonated. "Then what's in it for you? Why help me?" He knew people didn't act selflessly. Nathaniel clearly wanted something, but his motives remained unclear. After working with Arianna to get Damian into trouble, Nathaniel's sudden offer seemed incredibly shrewd. Damian was in a dilemma, but he had no better option. He could only trust Nathaniel.

"It's elementary, really," Nathaniel said, walking away. Damian noticed two dilapidated chairs and a cabinet topped with a briefcase. Nathaniel retrieved documents, a stamp, and a pen.

"Come here," he said, and Damian, almost mesmerized, obeyed. Nathaniel handed him the documents. "Sign these."

Damian examined the papers, astonished. They transferred 55% of his Tanner Corporation shares to Nathaniel, appointing him director.

"Are you out of your mind?!" Damian exclaimed. "I don't even own 5%!"