Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Feeling wronged yet somewhat hopeful, Millie asked, "Earlier you mentioned getting Murray to give me some status? What did he say?"

Now that the child was gone and the five million dollars had evaporated, her chances of securing that money were nil.

But, if she could marry into the prestigious Sherwood family, wouldn't she be set for life?

During the month Millie spent in the hospital, she often reminisced about the time when her pregnancy was going smoothly, her baby safe and sound. She'd constantly bicker with Murray, getting into squabbles with Beverley... She took her strong constitution for granted, stirring up trouble and, in the process, wearing herself down.

She even indulged in cold drinks and chilled fruits...

The more she thought about it, the more she wanted to slap herself.

If only she had known... she should have been more careful during her pregnancy.

"Why did I even bother getting upset? Couldn't I have waited until after the baby was born?"

Maisie frowned, "What was he going to say? Murray is not the type to give in easily, even getting a meeting with him is hard."

Farley listened and felt a surge of frustration.

Beverley was ready to settle with five million dollars, why couldn't she just take that and leave? Insisting on fifty million, not a penny less...

Farley's gaze towards Maisie carried a hint of reproach.

But he didn't voice his thoughts, "Mom, what do we do now?"

Maisie's eyes hardened, "We have nothing to lose against those who have everything. If he doesn't agree, we'll make a scene. We'll see who gets tired first."

next day, the duo made their way to Murray's office

guarded, making it

fire escape, hidden

poster on the door blended it with the surrounding wallpaper, making it nearly

this door, they could access

their spirits sank when

There was no elevator!

the stairs, one floor at a

should think of

twenty or thirty floors up would totally

undeterred, "What are you afraid of? Let's climb! Think of the five hundred thousand dollars waiting for us at the top. Are

Fifty minutes later-

the floor

having brought

the

floor, catching

secretaries, assistants, and

security

shouting at

us an explanation today, I swear I'll

responsibility. She's in the hospital right now! We have

you refuse to take responsibility, I'll jump from here and

Millie's voice echoed loudly.

was so effective that no one beyond their immediate vicinity