Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 102 It's a Shame You're Just Bricklayers

Those dudes rolled in like a gang, circling Kyle the second they stepped through the door.

One big guy smashed a plastic basin with a steel rod and yelled, "Kyle, if you don't pay us what we're owed today, don't think I won't make sure your whole family feels the heat." "Yeah, you got cash for baby formula but not for our wages?"

"If you don't pay up today, we ain't leaving."

Everyone looked dead serious.

Kyle gave a nervous smile. "Guys, chill out. It's not like I'm not gonna pay you. You've been with me for ages, and it's just I messed up the cash flow. Give me a bit, and once I get the project funds, you'll be the first to get paid." But they weren't having it.

"Can't manage cash flow? We all need this hard-earned money to feed our families. If we weren't in this tough spot, who'd be doing this hard work?"

"Today, whether you borrow money, sell blood, or kidneys, you gotta pay us."

They were hell-bent on getting their money.

Mary was so anxious she was practically hopping. "Who are we supposed to borrow from on such short notice?" She shot a glance my way, trying to be sneaky about it.

"I don't care who you borrow from."

"Enough." I cut in, standing up.

Everyone turned to look at me.

Mary's eyes lit up, and Kyle looked like he saw a lifeline.

I pulled out my wallet, took out two hundred bucks, and tucked it into the baby's blanket.

"First time meeting the baby, here's two hundred bucks as a gift." I told Katherine Ward to take it easy during her postpartum period and grabbed my bag to leave.

As I walked past the workers, I smirked. "Nice acting. With skills like that, it's a shame you're just bricklayers. Why not head to Hollywood and become actors? You'd totally make it big."

They looked embarrassed, caught red-handed.

But Mary wasn't done. She faked anger and said, "Emily, I'm your aunt. How can you say that? Our struggles are real."

I was done with Mary's drama. "You've been here for a while, and everything was fine before I showed up. Why demand money now? If they really trashed the place, I might buy it, but just breaking a plastic basin? At least use more props if you're gonna act."

Seeing this, the "actors" couldn't keep it up and left, looking sheepish.

Mary, being all prideful, decided to be blunt.

"Emily, we really are in trouble. You've seen the tiny house. Diapers and formula are expensive, and bills keep piling up. Kyle's struggling as a contractor. If he doesn't get the funds, he can't pay his workers, and the project stops. Now that you're doing well, could you lend Kyle some money for my sake?"

I couldn't believe I was still listening to this. "Mary, I have no reason to use Ethan's money, let alone to support the Ward family. I've had tough times too. And compared to that, your situation isn't that bad. Whether you have money or not, life goes on. Do poor people not raise kids? There's a saying that adversity breeds talent. Growing up in such an environment might not be a bad thing for my nephew."

construction site without looking back. I could

hunch Mary had ulterior motives, but I didn't expect them to be

for was Katherine. She was kind and had no say

while they were acting, I secretly gave her

got back, I didn't mention

such relatives

it was just

I had just finished

in the kitchen unpacking the

could hear

text from someone named Fiona, I was

carried the

was lounging on the couch, eyes glued to

big surprise she mentioned? But Fiona was dead. Who could

the bowl of medicine, my mind was racing, totally

the best of me, and I walked

moved quietly, and he

behind the couch, I leaned over

even flinch or

the

let out a quiet

a whiff of the medicine and

coffee table, and filled him in on my

situation had really shaken

and they're expecting? The doc said this medicine might boost my chances

your chances?" Ethan looked up from his phone, smirking in that cheeky way of

it? I'm afraid I won't be

him a playful

put down his phone and shamelessly scooted closer, wrapping his arms around me. "Tomorrow, I'll ask

hit him again,

the couch, straddling me

and his sudden moves always

was cut short

the taekwondo gym like a bat out

as soon as we

got there, my legs turned

on the railing, looking like a strong breeze

away from the railing, facing Giselle like they were

tall, but it was still eight stories high. If she fell, could she

this far after her failed attempt at playing

childish." Bella spoke to Giselle calmly, trying not to set

the only time I'll be childish. If it weren't for you, Oliver wouldn't have left me. It's all because of you." Giselle was shaking, her body trembling as