Chapter 99

Cordelia heard the news and looked up at the television.

Rachel, oblivious to the breaking story, continued to gossip with Lorna.

Lorna frowned, her voice tinged with annoyance, “Rachel, please don’t worry your head about this. Our family won’t be getting involved in an investment like that.”

Rachel rolled her eyes, sneering, “Come on, Rachel. I don’t buy that. With returns like that, you’re telling me you’re not even a little tempted?”

Before Lorna could retort, a sales associate approached a pair of stylish stilettos in hand, “Mrs. Delaney, your shoes are all wrapped up. Will that be credit or cash today?”

Rachel peeked at her bank balance to see a mere ten thousand left.

This morning, they had almost emptied their accounts to raise fifty million in cash to transfer to Kermit, who was supposed to invest it with Calvert.

The remaining ten thousand was meant for the car’s servicing, but now, Rachel couldn’t bear to lose face. before Lorna and Cordelia.

With a strained smile, she declared, “Credit, please.”

After all, in a fortnight, they would cash in on over twenty million in returns. Money troubles would be a thing of the past.

While Rachel went to pay. Lorna and Cordelia took a seat on a plush sofa to try on some shoes. Breaking the silence, Lórna sighed, ‘Lia, I’m completely useless, right?”

Cordelia looked at her, puzzled.

Lorna’s frown deepened, “All these years, I’ve hardly saved a penny.”

disappearance, Lorna felt like a zombie, barely managing to feed herself, let alone save money. Thankfully, Sanderson didn’t mind, but spending her own money would certainly feel more

a deep breath, Lorna confessed, “Lia, I’ve been painting, thinking of trying my luck at the local art fair. Though, I’m not sure if anything will sell.”

she could sell a painting for a few

conversation. She laughed, “Why bother, Lorna? A painting takes ages, and even if it sells, what, for a few hundred? That won’t even cover a family

suddenly grasped her wrist, silencing her with

paused, following Cordelia’s gaze to the TV.

fraud ring, led by Calvert, with accomplices at large. Police have issued warrants for their arrest.

those tiny eyes that gave a sense

on the screen,

slowly on Cordelia, “Doesn’t he look familiar? That’s Calvert,

worry was evident, “Rachel, that’s Calvert on the

Rachel’s grip loosened, and her shopping bags fell to the floor. She stumbled, mumbling.

can’t be true.”

she frantically called Kermit, and then Jimmy,

dreadful premonition washed over Rachel, and her

growing concerned, steadied her, “Are

fake news. Calvert can’t be a fraudster. It’s impossible.”

desperate to find Kermit and make sense

Lorna turned to Cordelia. “What should we buy, Mom?” Cordelia asked.

they chose some gifts together. Afterward, Lorna phoned Sanderson, sharing the troubling news.

mansion, her mind in turmoil. As she entered, she saw Steward, frantic and pale, descending the

Rachel felt her legs weaken,

“Find Kermit, now.”

urgency, but Kermit was unreachable. No one knew where

arrived, his face grim as he approached Steward

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