The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1349:

Mack couldn’t help but think fifty thousand dollars would disappear in no time—hardly enough to satisfy him. He shot a threatening glare at Ruby. “Hand over all the money you’ve got.”

Ruby had never seen her son look so intimidating. Fear crept in and she took a few steps back, clutching her pocket tightly. “There’s nothing left; I’m broke. Every time you show up, it’s just to ask for money. Do you ever think about your father? I’m the one caring for him day in and day out. Do you ever think about—”

Alec’s voice suddenly cut through the tension from another room, desperate and loud. “Who’s out there? Somebody help! I’m starving in here!”

A heavy thump echoed, as if something had hit the floor. But Ruby’s mind wasn’t on Alec. At this point, all she cared about was holding on to her money. She wasn’t about to hand it over to either of her children. Mack saw right through her act. He pulled Ruby’s hand away and snatched her phone. His eyes burned with anger as he gritted his teeth. “Send every cent to my account, or I swear I’ll kill you!”

A knife appeared in his fist, the blade flashing dangerously as he aimed it at Ruby. “Do it. Now.”

voice broke, equal parts hurt and shock. “I’m your mother! How could you threaten me like this?” Her heart twisted with

When you die, won’t all your money be mine? So stop stalling!” Mack exclaimed. His rage boiled over, and he sent the

you, isn’t it?

up the banking app on her phone. With a few taps, he

you

don’t do this to me. How am I supposed to live with nothing left? I can’t believe you’d do this to me!

out of my way!” Mack snapped, kicking

right away. Once every cent had landed in his account, Mack tossed her phone onto the

“You monster…”

of the bedroom, catching only a glimpse of Mack’s back as he left. The sight

eat now. I still have