My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

Chapter 0121

While the Palmer family enjoyed a quiet dinner in Limavalle, events in Valeria were unfolding that would have a profound impact on Mary Preston.

“Miss Levett, both my brother and I are innocent. We only want assurance that we can stop running,” said Camilla Preston.

“Camilla, let’s be honest. You know that’s not true,” Alexia Levett replied with a sharp tone. “What you really want is for your father to take the blame. He’s old, and he wouldn’t serve much time in prison. If it were you two instead, well, you’d get several years, and on top of that, your properties would be sold to cover the damages. Am I wrong?

“Miss, I’ve already told you our price. If the transfer is made now, we’ll sign the statement. Just as you want, my father can be arrested tomorrow at Catherine Palmer’s house.”

“That’s a lot of zeroes you’re asking for. Do you really think you’ll have enough time in life to spend all that money?”

“Miss, that shouldn’t concern vn and more.”

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know whoever is behind this has enough to pay

man,” Alexia said, sliding a piece of paper with a figure across the table. “Here’s what I’ll offer you and

lot of money! But it’s still not the amount

it or leave it. But know this–if you refuse, you’ll have two hours to leave the country. After that, I’ll alert the authorities to your presence, and you’ll lose our protection,” Alexia replied

That’s not what we agreed on!” Camilla

that would satisfy both sides. From where I stand, this offer is fair. You sign the confession, and I’ll pay for

her brother, Alexander, who

do

Alexander began, “that you, Miss Levett, have us in the palm of your hand. We have no choice but to accept your terms. Camilla, sign the damn paper, and let’s get out of here. The authorities in Hesperia are corrupt. Dad will be able to bribe a judge or

sure, Alexander?”

Alexander said, his

it?”

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in prison for everything he took from us when we

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