Olivia nodded in acknowledgment and went. over. “Please take a seat, Mr. and Mrs. West.” Chester and Emerald both agreed, but they waited until Olivia sat down before sitting. However, no one started the conversation, and an awkward silence took over.

At last, Chester spoke up. “Eugene, it’s our fault for failing to do a good job in raising Nicole. Our failure resulted in her making such a terrible mistake. Since you and Nicole have been friends since you were children, can you please be merciful just this once? Her mother and I will both be eternally grateful to you!”

“Mr. and Mrs. West, do you k u know what your daughter did?” Eugene asked. Chester and Emerald glanced at each other. “We do. She gave Lara Roberts the map to your mother’s villa, which allowed the killers to get in, and your mother nearly lost her life. Even so, she’s still not the mastermind behind the plot, and I don’t think she meant to do it, either. Eugene, we’re begging you. Her life would bel ruined if she goes to prison.”

Despite his plea, Eugene continued evenly. “She nearly caused my mother’s death. Alex had at concussion after fighting off those men and is. still recuperating now. On the other hand, Jewel is still unable to move after getting stabbed when she was shielding my mother from the attack. Go on. Tell me what you think I should do to your daughter.”

I’ll make sure Nicole apologizes to you in person. And, of course, to your mother, Alex, and Miss Fenton as well. Would that be enough? I’ll give you

think Alex needs money?” “I know neither one of you need money, of course,” Chester replied frantically. “It’s just a gesture from us

can be settled with money,” Eugene retorted. Emerald rushed to add, “Eugene, Nicole likes you, you know. Why would she do

those words, she saw Eugene’s expression darkening and she quickly realized her mistake. She turned to Olivia and immediately started explaining, “Please don’t take it the wrong way, Miss Maxwell. I know Nicole has no chance of ending up with Eugene, no matter how much she likes him. What I meant is that Nicole has always been an innocent girl who isn’t scheming. Perhaps Lara promised her something to trick her into doing this, or else, why would she have given the map

step, and her next step would be to get rid of my girlfriend. Lara wasn’t the one who promised her anything. Your daughter’s the one who suggested it. Is this what you mean by her so-called affection for me? Does she like me so

stared at each other in shock when they heard Eugene’s outburst. Much, much later, Chester

giving her chances for your sakes, Mr. and Mrs. West, but what

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255