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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whoever is behind this has enough to pay for our

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

the amount I demanded,” Camilla said, trying to push

or leave it. But know this–if you refuse, you’ll have two hours to leave the country. After

That’s not what we agreed on!” Camilla said,

agreed to give you 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 with the sum I’ve

who had remained silent throughout the evening.

What do you

Camilla, sign the damn paper,

you sure, Alexander?”

Alexander said,

it?”

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to be in prison for everything he took from us

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