Chapter 244

“Nichole, I’m at my wit’s end here!” Katy’s voice trembled with fear. The debt collectors had been tightening their grip over the past few days, leaving her no choice but to turn to Nichole for help.

Nichole’s face twisted in anger. “Do you even realize how much to find that kind of money?”

you owe? And

you

still expect me to bail you out? Where am I supposed

“But haven’t you snagged yourself a wealthy man? James, right? I’ve heard he treats you like a queen and is always by his side. Aren’t you about to become his wife soon? The Burkes are loaded. 80 million is nothing to them. He’ll surely cover it for you.” Katy’s eyes sparkled at the mention of James, as if she found a lifeline.

Nichole’s face turned a shade of dark grey. “If I could truly become Mrs. Burke, I wouldn’t be facing your debtors now, would I?”

of Katy’s boasts to the collectors, claiming her daughter was soon to marry into the Burke family. The rumor

word somehow out that James had cut her off financially, the debtors

in rage. “If it weren’t for you leaking my whereabouts, I wouldn’t be in this mess! You’ve dragged me down with you. Why don’t you

over backward to cover up that mess for you? It allowed you to lead a prestigious

twisted with bitterness. “If you don’t help me, I’ll expose your dark secret and let the world know you killed your best

well. If she couldn’t find a way

it would be the end for both of them.

How could I not help you? But if

Burke family, clear my debts, and give me some money to start over. I promise I’ll leave

feigning difficulty. “I want nothing more than to be with James, but there’s one obstacle.”

“What’s the obstacle?”

Sophie. He’s been rekindling old feelings for her, leading him to cut ties with me. I could win

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