Chapter 297

Given the circumstances, why bother keeping any good relations with her? Plus, they had no prior obligations. Given Kathryn's actions, Wendy felt no need to be courteous.

"Feel free to create a commotion. However, let's ensure we get that one million first!" Maxwell exclaimed, visibly frustrated.

Kathryn had been indifferent and uninvolved in the Gavin family's matters. So, Maxwell didn't feel favorably toward her.

Maxwell had entirely forgotten his earlier behavior of asking Kathryn for money.

His attitude could be best captured like this, "In times of want, they'd humble themselves like dogs to achieve their goals. But should their aspirations fall short, they'd wreak havoc as if there's no tomorrow."

Wendy nodded in agreement. "Yes. That heartless bitch! I won't back down this time!"

Patrick didn't say anything. He didn't recall much about this stepdaughter. After all, Jessica was the one who had grown alongside him.

"And you, stop gambling." Wendy directed her anger at Patr