As she left, Grace hadn’t brought her wallet and didn’t have any cash.She had assumed she could use electronic payment, but Logan had frozen all her bank accounts linked to her phone!From the time they left Morgan's house to getting into the taxi and arriving at Times Square, it had only been twenty minutes. Logan had cut off all their financial resources!"Sophia, do you have any money on you?"Sophia shook her head repeatedly, "I didn’t bring my wallet either. Where would I get money?"Grace was anxious and angry, "Can you use electronic payment on your phone? Logan froze all my accounts, but he can’t touch yours! Pay the taxi fare first. There are so many people around; we don’t want to be recognized."Sophia said, "Mom, I don’t have any money…"Grace immediately lost her temper, "At a time like this, you’re still playing your little games? Haven’t I given you enough money before? And now you say you don’t have any?"The driver, growing increasingly impatient, blocked their path,
The driver picked up the watch and examined it under the sunlight, frowning. "How do I know if this is real or fake?""This can’t possibly be fake! We bought it at a boutique! Don’t talk nonsense if you don’t know anything!" Sophia glared at him.The driver smirked, "You can’t even afford the taxi fare, but you claim to have a thirty-thousand-dollar watch? Anyone can make up stories. Scammers these days are getting more sophisticated. What’s wrong with me questioning it?""Don’t push your luck! We’ve already made a big concession!"The driver laughed, "If you put it that way, I really need to get to the bottom of this today. I don’t want this watch. Take it back. You must give me cash today. I only take cash. Without it, you’re not leaving!""You..." Sophia’s eyes reddened with anger, "You’re just a scoundrel!""Try calling me that again?" The driver was enraged, "I’ve been polite enough not to say certain things in front of everyone to save your face. But if you talk to me like that,
Bobby decisively hung up the phone.Grace's anger flared instantly.Bobby had once been a poor college student. Desperate for a better future, he tried to ingratiate himself with Logan, who dismissed him as incompetent. As a result, Bobby turned his attention to Grace.Bobby would bring Grace gifts almost every day and helped with household repairs and lawn care. Whenever Grace needed anything, Bobby would arrive within half an hour to handle it efficiently.Over time, Grace let her guard down and persuaded Logan to give Bobby a chance.Bobby was indeed diligent. His design skills were mediocre, but he was exceptionally good at flattery. This trait endeared him to Logan, who eventually accepted him as a student.In the following years, Bobby excelled at ingratiating himself. He never refused any request from Logan or Grace, always eager to please.But now, his attitude had completely changed.Everything was different now.Even Bobby dared to hang up on her?The taxi driver, a cigarett
More and more gossip was spreading, and more people gathered here. They blocked the intersection completely.Someone pointed at Sophia and said, "Isn't she Miss Morgan, who's supposed to marry Nathan Reed? Why is she surrounded here?"Immediately, someone explained, "She's not with Nathan Reed anymore. She's been kicked out of her house! She couldn't even afford the taxi fare and got stuck here!""What? How could she not afford the fare even if Nathan dumped her?"Another person chimed in, "You guys don't know the whole story! It's not that Nathan kicked her out, it's her mom who got kicked out by Mr. Morgan, and she got dragged along! She only got engaged to Nathan because she's Mr. Morgan's daughter. Otherwise, do you think with her looks, Nathan would've been interested in her?""Huh, but she's pretty, isn't she?""You don't know everything! She relies on makeup! I have a friend who works at Reed Corporation. He even went with Mr. Reed to a yacht party once. Her makeup came off the
"Cut ties?"Grace let out a cold laugh, "Bobby, did Logan really say that?"Bobby was firm. "That's right. It's Mr. Morgan's exact words. I'm just repeating them to you.""Fine, very well," Grace was trembling with anger, "Bobby, I've always treated you well. Surely, there's some feeling between us? Transfer me ten thousand. I need money."Bobby laughed mockingly, "You're wrong there. Without Mr. Morgan, I wouldn't even know you. Can you help me with my dissertation? Can you help me graduate? You can't do anything for me, so why should I give you ten thousand?"Grace felt the frustration choking her.Bobby had been working under Logan since his undergraduate years, continuing through his master's and doctoral studies. They had known each other for ten years. Every time Bobby saw her, he was always attentive, almost treating her like a second mother!No wonder Bobby was Logan's student; they were both equally selfish!Swallowing her anger, Grace forced herself to remain calm and contin
"Alright," the driver grabbed Jackson's car door handle. "They owe me for the ride. You seem pretty well-off, why don't you help your friends and pay up?"Jackson raised an eyebrow. "They owe you money?"The driver insisted, "That's right."Jackson asked, "How much?""With the waiting fee and emotional distress, it's two thousand bucks!""I thought it was a lot, but it's just two thousand..."Jackson glanced at Sophia, a mocking smile playing on his lips.Sophia seemed to flinch under his gaze and moved closer to Grace.Grace recognized Jackson too and cursed under her breath.But they had no other options now, it all depended on what Jackson wanted to do."Two thousand bucks is nothing, I can cover that." Jackson put on his sunglasses, chuckling. "I know Mr. Morgan pretty well. I can't just ignore his wife and his... mistress."What?!Wife and... mistress?Sophia wasn't his daughter?! She was a mistress?!The gossip was getting juicier.Just then, a reporter arrived, capturing Jackso
The car drove through the city for a long time before finally stopping at the gate of a secluded courtyard.The entrance was overgrown with weeds, some taller than a person. The wind rustled through them, making a soft, eerie sound. The setting sun cast a gloomy light, creating a scene right out of a horror movie.Sophia clung tightly to Grace's hand, but Grace shook her off. Sophia followed behind her, too scared to say another word."Come on, what are you afraid of?" Jackson urged.Sophia bit her lip, tears welling up. "I don't want to go. I want to go back."Jackson stepped in her way. "You think you can just leave after coming here? Do you think I'm as easy to deal with as Emily?"Sophia cried out, "What do you want? You brought me here to get back at me, right?"Jackson's lips curled into a cold smile. "You were bound to face consequences sooner or later. I'm just giving you a preview.""Jackson, maybe you should be more concerned about what's happening with Emily right now," Gra
The sky in Berlin was slowly brightening.Lucas had been out all night searching for Amanda. When he returned, his eyes were bloodshot and filled with guilt.Emily quickly called his assistant and helped Lucas into a room, laying him on the bed."I'll get him some water, Emily. Can you keep an eye on him?" the assistant said.Emily nodded.Judging by Lucas's appearance, he hadn't found Amanda.He lay on the bed with his arm over his face, lips tightly shut, not saying a word."Lucas...""Emily... I failed Amanda..."When Lucas spoke, Emily almost didn't recognize his voice.Lucas's voice used to be loud, deep, and slightly raspy, perfect for rock music. Now, it was rough and hoarse, barely coherent."I failed her..."Emily handed him some tissues. "Lucas, calm down. We need to stay strong to save Amanda."Lucas sniffled and wiped his face with his arm. "Did you call the police?""I did, but I don’t speak German. I got someone to help me report it, and the police are searching."Lucas