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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has enough to pay for our testimony

anyone. He’s an honorable and respected man,” Alexia said, sliding a piece of paper with a figure across the table. “Here’s what I’ll offer you and your brother. It’s not what you asked for, but it’s not insignificant either.”

not the amount I

to leave the country. After that, I’ll alert the authorities to your presence, and you’ll lose our protection,” Alexia replied

what we

the amount you asked for. I said we’d reach a deal that would satisfy both sides. From where I stand, this offer is fair. You sign the confession, and I’ll pay for plane tickets to any destination of your choice, along

her brother, Alexander, who had remained

What do you think?”

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 two and get out because

you sure,

just one thing,” Alexander said, his voice steadier than before.

is it?” Alexia asked.

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in prison for everything he took from us when we returned to Hesperia all

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