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Chapter 1934

Author: Cher the Cherished
Melody received a call from Wendy once she left the hotel.

"Melody, what on earth did you do last night? Why won't Mister William even answer my calls now?" snarled Wendy.

Melody was reminded of the events of yesterday once again. Her gaze then turned cold. "Do you really want to know?"

"Cut the crap! Why else would I be calling you?" Wendy's tone was aggressive as if Melody had done something to betray her.

Melody clenched her fists tightly. "Alright. Since you want to know, I'll tell you in person. I'm heading home right now, so wait."

Before Wendy could say anything else, Melody hung up. She hailed a taxi and made her way back to the Sanders' residence.

Melody arrived 20 minutes later. When she entered, Wendy immediately rushed over and slapped her across the face.

"Melody, what have you done? Why is Mister William ignoring me?! Do you find pleasure in seeing me struggle in the entertainment industry?"

Melody touched her stinging face and retaliated by slapping Wendy in r
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    Over the years, Melody endured every emotional and physical abuse at her home. She had always done her best to show understanding and tolerance, but her family's insatiable greed only grew.Thus, Melody could not bear another day of such a life.She glanced at Wendy but ignored her, focusing instead on their biased, emotionally distant parents. "Alright, just tell me how much do you want. I'll pay you back every penny with interest for your so-called nurturance!"Helen and Ethan looked at each other before Helen held up three fingers. "If you can come up with three million dollars, I'll consider things even between us. And you have my word we won't bother you with family matters anymore."'Three million dollars? What a greedy bunch of b*stards!' thought Melody.Melody had lived a modest life since childhood. She could not possibly have spent three million dollars of her parents' money.Nonetheless, giving them the three million dollars seemed to be her only way out. However, she

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    Lucas could not fathom parents like Ethan and Helen existing in the world.Despite having both parents alive, Melody had not received an ounce of their love. She was even used as Wendy's sacrificial lamb. It was both pitiful and tragic."Do you really think handing them three million dollars today will make them keep their promise and leave you alone? From what you've told me, they'll probably latch onto you even tighter once they know they can get money from you!"Lucas's warning left Melody stunned.'Lucas is right. I'm giving them the three million dollars hoping to put an end to everything, but considering their nature… They'll latch on to me even tighter,' thought Melody.After all, the Sanders were insatiable. Once they found out she could provide money, they would surely treat her like a bottomless ATM."I've got something to do. Edmund will get in touch with you later," Lucas stated before hanging up.'Uh... So is he giving me the money?' Melody thought to herself somewh

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    "Didn't you accuse me of being someone's mistress? Well, let's just say that I got it from my sugar daddy," said Melody.She did not bother elaborating. Instead, she just put away her phone and glared at the three people in front of her.In terms of blood ties, they were the closest people to her in this world. Ironically, they were also the most heartless and malicious toward her."The balance check is done. Do you want this three million dollars or not? Are you signing the agreement?"Helen smiled obsequiously at her. After all, she stood to get three million dollars. "We'll sign, of course.""All three of you need to personally sign it," said Melody.Lucas was right—there was a high chance that the Sander family would pull some underhanded stunt again once they had gotten the money.That was why Melody insisted on getting their signatures. This way, she could use the agreement to fight back against them if they went back on their word."Ethan, do we sign?" Helen could make h

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