Chapter 1109:

Brenna’s sharp gaze pinned him. “You’re asking me for money?”

She knew Alec’s character all too well; he was no dutiful son.

“I’ll make sure every cent goes to your grandmother’s care. We’ll look after her, I promise,” Alec stammered, intimidated by Brenna’s stare.

“How much are you asking for?” Brenna’s lips curved into a faint, probing smile, testing whether Alec’s recent good behavior was genuine.

Her sharp gaze made him shift uncomfortably.

Alec, sticking to the plan he had hatched with Lila, raised three fingers.

“Three hundred thousand?” Brenna asked.

talking at least three million. You are filthy rich. That’s pocket change

Brenna said. “I’ll handle all payments myself.

money, and we will handle everything,” Alec said, feeling his

Alec feel exposed. He could not maintain eye

the doctor about whether Joann needs surgery and how much it’ll cost,” Brenna said,

unease surged, and he grabbed her arm in a panic. “No need to bother the doctor. Just

sleeve. “Surgery? I don’t need

she fixed her eyes on Alec. “So you made up that whole story about needing the money

old and scared she wouldn’t survive the operation. I wanted the best for her. Just taking medicine isn’t a long-term answer. I never meant to swindle you out of your money. I truly hoped

use her as a pawn to get money from Brenna.

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undergo the surgery, and I will not take any medicine,” said Joann, her voice trembling as if she might burst into tears

won’t let them trick me. I’m not the pushover I used to be. No one’s going to take advantage of me

eyes fill with tears. “Brenna, listen to me. You should leave. They’re both selfish and only care about what they can get. It will never end well for you if you stay. I’ve lived

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