will I get 20 million?" I plead

ut equally helpless. "If only I could help you, I would. I don'

situation. "If I end up in jail, take care of my chil

it firmly. "Don't worry, girl. Gerald and I will treat Kur

lighten the mood, leaning away to br

a brief respite. "But seriously, girl, t

ere. I'd rather go to jail knowing that they think my business pa

vity of my decision, inquired

elf in. Even if I were to sell all our properties, it wouldn't be enough. Smith Construction Supplies, my father's legacy, was already drownin

t through the heavy silence. Evelyn, my secret

tion called. They said th

eft to release?" Dread

any materials

hone. The impending confrontation awaited me. I bid farewell to Marlon

rthstar?" I asked the se

tment?" the condescend

really need

a very busy person. If you want, you can just w

I own Smith Construction Supplie

one of Mr. Northstar's girlfriends." She pressed the intercom. "Mr. N

n," came th

." She pointed t

ding a stunning view of Everwood. A massive desk sat at the end, and in front of the window was a swivel chair occupied by Mr. Northstar, e

the shock was pa

the chair opposite his desk. I scrutinized his features, confirming the undenia

ials to us. Didn't I give you one month?" His

ring, I struggled

I don't have all day,"

the 20 million," I confessed, th

oblem," he dismissed cal

me to jail." The words spi

en we would have to sue you," he d

ed to confront him, to expose the pain he inflicted on me, but the words remained trapped within me. He exhibited no remorse for the torment he caused. I couldn't suppre

y me back." A subtle smirk c

riosity replacing m

to do is have sex with me,"

" I exclaimed, rising

ly get paid, what? Five thousand? And you, you'

t a whor

e. I'm Laike

ey, you can't cover up the stench of your character," I decl