Uncovering My Wife's Secrets

Chapter 22 Give Me 1.5 Billion Dollars

Upon listening to Kent’s analysis, Abigail narrowed her eyes. “All right. Let’s do this!”

She thought, “There’s no way I’m going to pick Benjamin. Besides, Julian and Alexander are on par with each other since they each have their respective supporters. To increase Alexander’s chances of winning, all I need to do is to oppress Annalise continuously. If everything goes well, I’ll become the lady of the Parks family in Jadeborough!”

With that in mind, she replied to Alexander’s message: “But, how about the wedding proposal? Is there not going to be one?”

Alexander texted back: “Just wait. You’ll get a surprise tomorrow!”

Abigail responded: “Okay! Love you!”

Upstairs, Annalise received a call from an unknown number after her shower.

“Hello? Who is this?” Annalise spoke into the phone while applying lotion to her body.

It was not unusual for her to answer calls from strangers because she was working on several business projects and had to deal with many people whom she might not know personally.

Upon hearing that, the person on the other end of the line said with disgust, “It’s me, Tony.”

Annalise knitted her brows. She continued massaging her body with lotion and said in a calm voice, “How can I help you?”

She thought, “Julian was right. Tony has approached me. Thank goodness Julian warned me about Tony. At least now I know how I should handle him.”

Abigail was ready to give it to Tony should he go overboard.

Tony said, “Meet me at Palm Rock Cafe tomorrow at noon.”

“I’m not available tomorrow. Sorry!” Annalise turned him down.

A vortex of anger swirled inside Tony. “Julian and you are now married, and I’m Julian’s dad. Can’t I ask you a few questions?”

“All right,” Annalise agreed reluctantly.

or even humiliate me,” she thought. Annalise texted Julian the next morning

not reply to her

he had taken yesterday. The medicine might have dispelled the poison from his body, but

afternoon if you’re free. I’ll be busy

noon, Annalise arrived at Palm Rock

in the cafe. A hard glint flashed across his eyes the moment Annalise entered the premises. He started voicing his dissatisfaction, saying, “I can’t believe you made me wait for you, Ms. Barton.”

we? I don’t think I’m late,” Annalise

said icily.

sat right in front of him.

approachable. Neither did Annalise find him intimidating, nor was she afraid of him. She did not even try to get

she was, Tony snorted

out a check from his wallet and placed it right in

“What is this supposed to

stared straight into Tony’s eyes. There was not a single trace of fear

this check and stay away from him. Feel free to write the figure you want,” Tony

Annalise asked

even more after seeing how she had shown interest in the check. “I didn’t ask you to

the check and mumbled, “Hundred thousand, million, ten million…” She then looked up and asked Tony, “So I guess I could only write about 99 million dollars on this check?” Tony choked on the coffee he was drinking upon hearing Annalise’s question.

she ask for more than 99 million? I

“I can only cash out 99 million dollars from this check. The betrothal gift that Grandpal gave me was already worth 300 million dollars. Anyone with a sound mind

felt that he was about to explode in rage when he heard the word “unless” come out of her

tone, “Unless you give me 1.5 billion dollars!”

about, Annalise? Do you know how much

“Do you exclaimed.

her words. “Why on earth did Julian fall in love with this kind of woman? Not only is she illiterate, but she also doesn’t understand how to read recipes. For someone who has never

much it is, but I do know

the check, tore it into pieces, and walked out

single cent from me! Does she think she

how the upper echelons of society in Jadeborough would ravage and humiliate her. Once she succumbs to the pressure, she’ll eventually file for a divorce with Julian. Julian is just throwing a tantrum. I’m sure he’ll also divorce her in no time. After all, they come from two very different worlds. Who would fall for a woman whom everyone despised?”