Chapter 229

“Are you alright, Mr. Young?” I asked. “You should get to the hospital immediately.”

Frowning, I continued giving instructions to a staff member “Send Mr. Young to the hospital.”

Jamie stood up, his concern clear as he looked at me. “Can you handle this? I heard she’s your stepmother, so I didn’t dare call the police.”

“It’s fine, I’ll call the police. You should go get your wound treated,” I replied, already grabbing my phone to make the call.

But Cameron lunged at me, grabbing my arm desperately. “You can’t call the police, Taylor! Miles ran over someone and is in jail–who’s going to ball him out if I get thrown in too?”

Without missing a beat, I said, “What does his mess have to do with me?”

“He’s your brother! You can’t just cut that tie so easily. Call lawyer!” she demanded.

Cameron, for once, was smart, trying to use the law against me.

“How am I supposed to get him out when I’m not a lawyer?

“You can do it you’ve got the money! I’m not asking for much. The victim’s family only wants 6,500 dollars in compensation, and they’re willing to settle.”

huh? That meant Miles‘ case wasn’t that serious. He likely

had

down. “That’s not a lot of money, I’ll admit. But if I help you now, there will be a next time and a lot more after that. I can’t just let you

You’re the one who sold all your shares to Lola and made

immediately, not wanting to entertain any more of her pompous attitude. “If you’re going to talk to me like that, I think I’ll call the police and let them deal with you. At least I won’t have to pay

turned to walk away, but Cameron chased after

no choice but to soften, stifling whatever grief she felt, since

the only time I’ll ask you for money,

I looked at her. She appeared older than I remembered, though not

I felt no urge to offer sympathy. If

that moment, it hit me:

you the money, but not for free.” I already had a plan to keep her from blackmailing

a moment, Cameron was at a

money to pay

may not have money, but you’re perfectly capable of working, aren’t you?” I asked. “You can

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your

looked shocked, her defensiveness rising. “What

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