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?

had learned something important. Yes, the rich were certainly wealthy, but when it came to giving,

golf, or lose tens of millions in a casino.

They were stingy!

much money, so why not give a

Lucy realized that rich people knew when to humble themselves and when

to pay them off, her attitude was almost groveling. But once she flipped the switch, she dropped them completely–refusing to answer calls, cutting off funds. Dealing with the wealthy meant

was why, when Lucy entered the room this time, she didn’t scream or cry like before. She went straight to

understand that you and Ingrid were in a mutual relationship. There’s no point in saying

you caused her both physical and emotional harm. That’s something undeniable. Asking for compensation is only

Chapter 0425

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the amount? Well,

“You’ve gotten

Give me a straight answer. If you agree, we’ll take the money and

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

gave Ingrid three

eyes widened in disbelief. Why hadn’t

quickly recalculated their

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