Chapter 258



Lisa, of course, hadn't told the entire truth. She was indeed under threat, but it wasn't because of gambling debts. The real reason was something she could never voice out loud. So, she had to find an excuse.

Leah and Jacob were both beside themselves with anger. Half an hour later, they had somewhat calmed down. Jacob swallowed several heart pills in quick succession, fearing a relapse.

Lisa stood in a corner, quietly crying.

Chloe was watching the drama unfold, and seemed quite satisfied. "Dad," Chloe said, "since Lisa has already sold her shares, there's nothing I can do."

Jacob was furious. "Are you trying to kill me too? Would you be happy only if the Meadows family goes bankrupt?"

family goes bankrupt, it wouldn't be because of me. You don't need to take your anger out on me." "What do you want? What

it's going to cost," Chloe said, looking towards Lisa in the corner. "Lisa sold her stocks for thirty million. I don't ask for more. Just give me that thirty million, and I'll help

sigh of relief. Though the shares were sold, thirty million wasn't a significant amount for the company. He had anticipated that getting someone like Miss Y to drop the lawsuit and settle would cost a considerable sum. Thirty

give you the thirty

"Dad, I don't want your money. I want

to carve a bloody hole right through her. She had almost

all my money has gone to paying off debts. Where am I supposed to find thirty

you don't have it

to sign an IOU and give her money.

dreams!" Lisa

Chloe to give him a graceful exit. It seemed Chloe was still

he had always

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