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Chapter 235 What Value Do You Place On Rita's Future

The phone was eerily silent, expanding the discomfort that Millard and Tracy felt as they waited for a response. The moments dragged on, each second intensifying their

unease.

Finally, Corrine broke the silence with a question that cut to the heart of the matter and asked, "What value do you place on Rita's future?"

Relieved by her engagement, Millard and Tracy managed a faint smile between them.

"We think it might be best to discuss the details face-to-face. Would you be open to meeting?" Millard said, suggesting a

onal encounter to navigate the sensitive

discussion.

Despite recognizing the gravity of their situation, Millard and Tracy harbored a quiet hope that their past relationship with Corrine might lead to some kindness on her part.

Aware of the Ashton family's propensity for manipulation, Corrine braced herself for their likely emotional appeals,

is necessary, perhaps we should end

quickly, sensing Corrine might be about to cut the connection. "We have ten million ready to compensate you. Would that resolve the issue,

funds were prepared; this was merely

to stall

Ashton, do you really think I'm after your ten million?" Corrine asked, her tone cold. "You might want to save that for a decent lawyer for your daughter

was about to disconnect

urgently replied, "Miss Holland, surely we

and then returned the phone to her ear, prompted by his

what

of the Ashton Group's market value," Corrine said smoothly, "and the Ashton family's

and Tracy processed her words, their faces

of 1.3 billion, five

amount.

southern commercial district

total, Corrine's demands amounted to a

if Corrine was extorting

this is exploitation," Tracy said, snatching the phone. "You must be dreaming if you think we'll just roll over and

see you