Chapter 272

They were right about one thing: Elio was their son-in-law, and if he couldn't pay up, it was up to Evelyn to shoulder the burden.

Evelyn bit her lip, knowing all too well that Grandpa had made up his mind about the money. Talking more would not change a thing. Luckily, Elio had given her $1,000,000 earlier, and today she got another $750,000 from Aerin Group. She could pay part of it back without hurting the company's cash flow.

She sighed and said, "Alright, I'll pay back $750,000 now. That's okay, isn't it?"

Grandpa huffed, "Fine, but you have one month to pay the rest of the $750,000. No mistakes."

The other relatives piped up, "Right, nobody's money just blows in with the wind. She needs to pay it all back and fast."

"We've got a big project coming up at Jones Real Estate. We need the money ready. A month's grace is more than fair."

Evelyn shook with anger. She saw them for what they were—no family, just cold interest. She promised through clenched teeth, "One month, then. I