Janine stomped her cane on the floor before raising it, pointing at the large screen. “Open your eyes and take a good look! You dragged the Bakers into these outrageous things! What a longstanding friendship!”

Several data transactions involved the Bakers, but Janine had taken precautions to avoid any funds of unclear origin, preventing a crisis.

Albert’s plan had gone awry. He had hoped to control the Bakers as well…

Zuko glanced around, and the plainclothes police officers prepared to take action.

Nevertheless, Albert persisted before Janine, using a different approach this time. “Madam Baker! I didn’t want to do this, but several investments of the Harpers failed, and the amount involved was too large. We couldn’t turn it around, so we borrowed from the charity fund!”

He moved forward and grabbed Janine’s arm, almost kneeling.

Janine gave him a disgusted look. “Save your excuses for the police!”

“Madam Baker—”

the only crime the Harpers have committed.” Janine looked at him coldly. “Embezzling charity funds, lending with high interest, and ruining countless

streaming down her face as she

He saw Desiree grabbing Janine’s hand and Janine trying

and smashed his wine glass. Then, he picked up

guests screamed in

people to Janine were

she could react, Albert grabbed her neck and pressed

intent. “Take

but

dragged around, Janine’s determination

I’m already old. Even if I die here today, it’ll still be a worthy death… But you and your precious

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