Chapter 216

Austin snapped, "What's wrong? Do you think my life isn't worth 300 million dollars?"

Realizing Austin had gotten the wrong idea, Lance quickly grabbed the phone and prepared the medicine.

At the Carter residence, Rachel brought a bowl of chicken noodle soup to Fred. "This is good for your health, Grandpa. Try some."

Fred took the bowl and put it aside. Seeing Rachel's troubled expression, he asked, "Did something happen?"

Rachel sighed. "There are two things. Uncle Malcolm brought his bodyguards, but they won't listen to me. I don't know what is he up to.

"Then, there's the Smith family giving us a hard time. I suspect that they are after the Carters' businesses."

Fred hummed in acknowledgment. "Don't worry about Malcolm. As long as I'm around, he can't cause any trouble. But regarding the Smith family, do you have any reason for your suspicion?"

Rachel put up one finger. "The Smiths made their fortune by taking over other families. The older generations call them the barbaric raiders. They've been silent for close to 30 years, but the Smiths won't change their predatory ways." Fred's expression changed drastically. "It's my oversight, and they might have ill intentions now. This will be big trouble."

is that the Smith family doesn't know you've fully recovered. They believe the Carter

them outright. I'll step in and take

words, Rachel felt

wrapping up the important matters, Fred beamed and asked, "How are things going between you and

Matthew who's not making an effort, or is it

the urge to complain about how pushy Matthew was and always trying to sleep with her. He

she couldn't tell Fred about it, so she had to put it differently. "I've just been too busy. I'll

day, when Rachel

are you, Rachel? Austin is here, and he looks really upset.

Did they upset Austin?

that Matthew had asked for the money back. "You

up,

message to Matthew

she sa

at the door. "Did

Stanford residence to

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