Chapter 73

Sophia barely reacted in time. The newcomer slammed into her, shoving her back several steps until her spine met the stair railing with at painful jolt. Ignoring her gasp, he grabbed her arm and yanked her upright. “Sophia, listent I need your help. Ten million dollars, or I’m

toast!”

Lucas, her good–for–nothing older brother, was a casino regular. He’d burned through their father Corey’s life savings and racked up a mountain of debt. If it wasn’t for Jason constantly bailing him out, Lucas would be six feet under.

Ten million? That was life–changing money for most people. What right did he have to demand it? “Eric said Jason cleared your sixteen–million gambling debt five days ago. What happened

time. Frustration bubbled over. “Who cares about details? I’m in trouble now, sis! Don’t you have a responsibility to help family?”

She was done. They were like leeches, sucking her dry and still wanting more. Always claiming to be “dying,” but somehow, she was the one hanging on by a thread.

scene. The house was warm, but a bone–chilling cold

raised you for twenty years! Now you’re living high and mighty, isn’t it your duty to help your own? Ten million now, or

distorted with greed. Strangely, her anger dissipated, replaced by a wave of pity and disgust. “Did you

too busy dodging loan sharks to worry about the old man. “Jail?”

even know! How can he have such a black heart?” she thought.

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