Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 197

Suddenly, Badman was slapped across the face.

He frowned, meeting Clara’s eyes.

“You’ve got the face to say that? If it wasn’t for your gambling habits, losing all our money, almost getting yourself killed, would I be doing what I’m doing? Where do you think the money I’ve made has gone, huh?”

“Enough! Stop bringing up the past! That money is long gone. I’m still alive, aren’t I? As long as I’m breathing, I need more money!” Badman Calloway was done hearing it, caring little about his daughter’s tears. Plus, you should be thanking me! If it wasn’t for you giving birth to a rich man’s child, would you ever reach the upper class?? Would you have a comfortable life like this?!”

Clara clenched her fists. This is a comfortable life?!”

Living in constant fear, worrying about Emmett finding out the truth, not even daring to acknowledge her own son. Was this her idea of a comfortable

life?

“You don’t consider this comfortable? At least you’re not starving! My pockets are down to a hundred bucks. After today’s meal, I’ll be going hungry tomorrow!”

“1. I can give you ten grand,” Clara didn’t want to argue anymore.

the outcome,

to turn over a new leaf

had given up on

Do I look like a beggar to you?

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on! I don’t have any more!” She might be earning a decent wage at the Melendez Group,

things needed to be clear!

her debts once, it was only right she paid him back.

couch, “You figure it out! But I need three million in three days! My flight’s in two days, off to Las Vegas! My buddies all

Clara was speechless.

this money to

Calloway stated matter–of–factly, “And let me tell you, you better not

about to retort, there came a knock at

“Clara, it’s me.”

Emmett?!

he have to

up right now, can’t really open the door!

panic, he walked over and swung the door open, revealing Emmett.