Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 220

Sure enough, when jack returned home that evening, he was in a foul mood. His nose wrinkled, and his eyes narrowed whenever he thought about the conversation with not.

I had also informed Liam about Jack's attempt to swindle money from me. When he learned about it, his expression turned grim and puzzled.

"Why would family go to such lengths?" Liam asked, confusion evident in his eyes.

I answered calmly, "There are many choices made for profit in this world, and they happen to be like leeches-only good at draining blood."

Liam looked surprised; he probably didn't expect such cold words to come from the "Do we really want to bring down the Wiley family?" He gazed at me, trying to catch any shift in my demeanor. Unfortunately, I remained unchanged, as cold as ice, revealing only a hint of humanity when it was seldom seen.

"The Wiley family is insatiable. I've been drained by them once; it won't happen again." I wouldn't harbor any expectations of familial affection. I only knew that they were beyond saving and that their debts needed to be repaid. Seeing my determination, Liam didn't say anything further. Limagined he felt a pang of sympathy, after all, anyone who had gone through such experiences would naturally feel regret.

Dealing with the Wiley family was only a matter of time. However, as I thought about it, I realized the new academic year was approaching. An awkward expression crossed my face.

the Wiley family seemed like an overwhelming task. Just thinking about it made my days feel impossibly full. I even suspected that it wouldn't be enough even

enrolled in classes. I also made a trip to the dorm to see what changes had occurred

big hug and said, "You've lost

back "I've been eating just fine, my dear

jumped in from behind, bouncing up to us with enthusiasm. "I've missed you

broad smile, I replied, "I've

By the afternoon,

what everyone

was so eager to get money from me. It turned out that the Willey Group was facing a serious crisis. Jack didn't have enough money to save

this point, clinging to any hope with reckless abandon. Sure enough, instead of calling to threaten me again, he came directly

better help me get the Wiley Group through this crisis,"

scared and pretended to