Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 249:

When Charles was mentioned, Marissa noticed the Sanchez family’s expressions grow cautious. Rachel interrupted Daryl and said to Marissa, “Don’t worry about that, Tiffany. Daryl and I will handle these things. Go spend time with Leila.”

Daryl added, “Listen to Rachel, Tiffany. We’ll take care of the situation. You should focus on taking care of Lawrence and Lindsay. They’re four now, and we need to find a good kindergarten for them.”

Marissa understood that they didn’t want her involved, fearing she might be in trouble too. She smiled and said, “I’m part of this family. How can I not ask about what’s happening at home? If you don’t tell me, I’ll find out on my own.”

“Oh, you’re so persistent!” Rachel sighed

Finally, Daryl decided to inform Marissa about the situation. “Charles is a major bully in Blebert, surrounded by numerous thugs ready to do his bidding. He causes trouble everywhere. They avoid crossing the city’s top four influential families. The others have been coerced into paying protection money. If any family refuses to pay annually, they lose the ability to do business peacefully. Charles attempted to extort protection money from our family, but I refused to comply. Since then, he’s been creating obstacles for us at every opportunity. The Cliffords allied with him to exclude us from lucrative deals repeatedly. Charles aims to help the Cliffords take over the Moonbeam Gallery so that they will pay him more protection money every year. With our backs against the wall, the only thing keeping us afloat is Only’s masterpiece, ‘Birds Pay Homage.’ However, Charles is pressuring us to sell him the painting at a low price.”

tuned for updates

phone rang again. It was Charles calling. Daryl was about to step outside to take the call when Marissa stopped

here. Let’s all listen

the table, activated the

I won’t waste time with you. Deliver ‘Birds Pay Homage’ to the Brando Hotel and sign the

Daryl

Stay at home then. My associates will be there

you!” Daryl retorted,

you’re prepared for a fight, then I respect that. But think about your mother. Can she bear to see your legs being broken? Ha! She’s endured so much already—she lost her husband in her youth, her daughter lies in a vegetative state, and now she faces the possibility