Chapter 571
Natalie froze, her eyes locked on Anathea in the video.
That stunning face, that effortless grace, and the way Anathea seemed to glow–Natalie had once been like that.
Shirley caught every flicker of emotion on Natalie’s face and smirked. “Must sting, huh? You used to be the one shining bright, leaving Anathea in the dust. And now? She’s out of your league, and you’re crawling in the dirt.”
“Shut up!” Natalie shouted. Her spit even landed on Shirley’s face
Clenching her jaw, Shirley wiped it off with the handkerchief and forced herself to stay calm.
She continued, “But I can help you take everything back. Everything that should’ve been yours. What do you say?”
That was when Natalie’s lifeless eyes finally flickered, life returning to them. When Shirley saw that desperate spark, her smile deepened.
Anathea rushed to the location amat bad sent her and froze at the sight. Because at that very moment, Isla and Sebastian were tied up on the nootrop
Meanwhile, Leon was pointing at Hannah. “If you don’t give me ten million dollars, I’m tossing them both over the edge!”
“No!” Hannah screamed, transic
“Then pay up!” Leven attend, they runsing out of patience
“I don’t have that kind of money now?” Hannah gutted our
“You don’t? Leon scotted. “You disk i’w an idiot? You’re a freaking celebrity. Don’t try to play me. If you don’t pay up, I swear I’ll show you just toox cruel i can be “
As he spoke, he brought a huise to Sebastian’s ropes, Sebastian was terrified. He felt like he was about to have a heart attack. His breathing turned rapid, and his eyes rolled bade
“Honey!” isla cried out, then marsed to Hannah. “Hannah, please just give him the money! If you don’t, your grandpa won’t survive this!
Hannah’s nails dug into her palms as she stared at Leo–oho looked as greedy as a vulture—and then at her grandparents, bound and helpless. A wave of helplessness crashed over her
She picked up her phone. First contact on her list was Dominic. But after a moment’s hesitation, she locked the screen again. “I told you I really don’t have that koond of money.
“You lying brat!” Sebastian exploded. “You just don’t want to save me, do you? You ingrate! You’re going to rot in hell just like your mother!”
Hannah’s breath hitched at those words. Her eyes turned red with unshed tears.
The next second, Anathea came up the stairs, bading two huge bags, “The money’s right here!”
Hannah was stemmed Her eyes welled up with tears.
40 her she’d called Anathea for help getting money. Anathea had agreed without a second thought and even told her to stay cau and keep it together.
“All the mastey got wanted is right here.”
She dropped the bags to the ground with effort and yanked open the zippers. Inside were stacks upon stacks of cash.
Leon’s eyes practically popped out of his head. “I knew it I knew you must have money! You’re just pretending to be broke
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When Sebastian saw that, his eyes lit up as well. “You damn brat! you had this much money, why didn’t you say so earlier? You’re just like your whore of a mother!”
Hannah bit her lip.
Isla wasn’t as sharp–tongued as the other two, but she still spoke to Hannah with a heavy tone of reproach. “It’s just a bit of money. Why are you acting like it’s costing you your life? Don’t forget who raised you, paid for your education, and made you who you are today–”
“Enough!” Anathea cut in, not letting them keep hurling guilt at Hannah. “You got your money. Take it and leave her alone.”
“Throw the bags over here then!” Leon shouted.
Anathea zipped the bags shut again. Just as she was about to toss them over, Hannah grabbed her wrist. “Don’t give them a damn cent. Let them jump. Let them die!”
