Chapter 548:

“So, you called just to remind me of biology?”

“I do not have time for games. Withdraw the lawsuit against Clarissa immediately!” Dewey retorted.

“If you drop the charges, there will still be a place for you in the Holland family. Otherwise, do not expect me to go easy on you.”

Corrine lowered her gaze, her grip tightening around the phone. A slow, dangerous smile curved her lips.

“Then do not hold back.”

Dewey’s anger erupted.

“Clarissa is your sister! How can you do this to…?”

never cared for.” Her voice dropped into something

responsibility, or the Holland family will soon receive a court summons. Make a choice.” With that,

boiled over as he slammed the phone onto his desk,

brat! I should have beaten her to death back then—ended all

standing nearby, flinched but quickly masked her unease. She hesitated before asking, “Dad, what do we do now? Do I really

it with steady fingers, inhaling deeply, his expression unreadable. The smoke curled around him as his deep voice

into the story

negotiation. As long as we get in touch with Natasha and her mother and reach a private settlement, the police will

with understanding

“Got it, Dad.”

voice was calm, his

long as you withdraw the lawsuit and agree to a private settlement, you can

before parting ways for the night. Before they separated, Alina clasped Corrine’s hand, her voice thick

“Corrine, thank you—for everything.”

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