When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0425

Lucy and Franklin exchanged glances.

Were they finally about to negotiate the price?

Lucy immediately got down from the window ledge. It wasn’t a proper window anyway, just a small ventilation pane that opened vertically.

There was no way someone her size could actually fall out, let alone jump out. The whole act was simply to grab attention and force Hansel to come out.

Fortunately for her, it worked.

What Lucy didn’t realize was that as she and her son eagerly followed Hansel into his office, the assistant behind them was watching with an unreadable expression. It was a hint of something dark and… pity? This was the second time Lucy and Franklin found themselves in this opulent office. It still looked just as extravagant as before.

Lucy didn’t bother with small talk. Once inside, she went straight to the point.

“Five million.”

Hansel raised an eyebrow. “Weren’t you asking for 50 million?”

Lucy cursed internally. She’d love to ask for 50 million, but would they give it?

were certainly

of millions in a casino. But when it came to parting with a few extra bucks for

They were stingy!

so why not give a little

that rich people knew when to humble themselves and when to stand tail. The key

attitude was almost groveling. But once she flipped the switch, she dropped them completely–refusing to answer calls,

time, she didn’t scream or cry like before. She went straight

days, I’ve come to understand that you and Ingrid were in a mutual relationship. There’s no

physical and emotional harm. That’s something undeniable.

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amount? Well, that’s

“You’ve gotten

If you agree, we’ll take the money and leave. We promise never to

“Five million? Well, I’ve already given Ingrid three million. So, that leaves just two

that little bra.., uh, I mean, you gave Ingrid three million already?” Lucy almost jumped out of her

disbelief. Why hadn’t

of them quickly

hesitate. “Leave your bank account details. I’ll have