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.

knew what I had

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

do this? You’re the one who sold all your shares to Lola and made us lose our income!”

to talk to me like that, I think I’ll call the police

turned to walk away, but Cameron

to soften, stifling

for money, I know that 6,500 dollars isn’t much to

though not much time had passed since we last met. Life must have been

If anything, I was excited–perhaps even a little thrilled.

it hit me: karma really

not for free.” I already had a plan to keep

was at a loss

have any money to pay you back,”

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

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your

looked shocked, her defensiveness rising. “What kind of work

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