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—”

Chaiseland! This isn’t the only crime the Harpers have committed.” Janine looked at him coldly. “Embezzling charity funds, lending with high interest, and ruining countless families? Haven’t you had nightmares spending

to hold Janine, tears streaming down her face as she

but remained composed. He saw Desiree grabbing

gnashed his teeth and smashed his wine glass. Then, he

The guests screamed

the closest people to

grabbed her neck and pressed

Albert’s eyes glinted with killing intent. “Take

Harper!” Zephyr and Cordelia rushed forward but didn’t

around, Janine’s determination remained like a flickering star, refusing to be

old. Even if I die here today, it’ll still be a worthy

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