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—”

This isn’t the only crime the Harpers have committed.” Janine looked at him coldly. “Embezzling charity funds, lending with

Janine, tears streaming

grabbing Janine’s hand

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

guests screamed in

to Janine were Albert

Before she could react, Albert grabbed her neck and pressed the shard against her

closer!” Albert’s eyes glinted with killing intent. “Take a step forward,

Zephyr and Cordelia rushed forward but didn’t dare to make

the pain from being dragged around, Janine’s determination remained like a flickering

be a worthy death… But you and your precious daughter won’t

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