Richest Mogul

Chapter 1621

Ruth didn't want to be locked up in here. She needed to get out as soon as possible.

"Do you know how many years one could be sentenced for abducting and extortion?" Steven's gaze was sharp as he stared at Ruth.

Through her, he could already picture Finn and Miriam in his mind.

Before, there hadn't been much of an opportunity to act, but now that Ruth had handed him one. This time, he would ensure Ruth understood the consequences of messing with his family.

Ruth's eyes widened. "How many years? What are you talking about? I'm your sister. I've just been short on cash lately and thought this would pressure you into giving me some money. I didn't do anything to Mona. She's perfectly fine! You wouldn't send me to jail, would you? I'm your sister."

She hadn't grasped how serious the consequences could be. In her mind, she had done nothing wrong. It was Mona and the others who were overreacting.

Throughout her life, Ruth had done far worse-hurting classmates so severely they developed mental illnesses-yet she had never faced real punishment. Now, she couldn't understand why Mona was left untouched while she had to bear the brunt of the fallout. Steven remained expressionless. "You should spend your time reflecting there."

was determined to make Ruth pay the highest price for what she

of your mind? Don't you know what you're doing? Just tell the police it was a misunderstanding, and I can get out of

you're locking me up in prison over a joke, he'll be furious. He'll never acknowledge you again. I'll hate you all for the rest of my life." She couldn't go to prison. If she did,

dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family and entering the entertainment industry,

Steven didn't seem to hear a word she said. Her protests were nothing more than background

he made to leave. Ruth banged

Why do you hate me so much? Is it because Dad stopped wanting you all

mom were in love back then-true love isn't wrong.

through so much

want to lock me up for years? That's no different than killing me. Steven, we share the same blood! Half of me is you. You can't just abandon me!" Ruth shouted in panic and

on deaf ears. Steven didn't stop, didn't

though a cold bucket of water had been dumped over her, forcing her to confront the reality

This time, she