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Yvonne scoffed. “And you think that’s something?”
Jolie continued, “That's not all. She sold the gallery but beca shareholder in a major company. Now, her net
worth rivals Mr. Ward's.”
Stunned, Yvonne exclaimed, “What?”
Was Alicia really that wealthy? And if so, why had she kept such a low profile? Yvonne had never even heard of
her!
Jolie, visibly proud of her knowledge, added, “Think about the type of person Mr. Ward is. Someone he couldn't
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇteasily sway isn’t someone you can push around. Go home, Mrs. Ward, and don’t cback.”
Humiliated, Yvonne left Warrington.
Hearing the news, Caden thought that the ordeal was over. However, days later, he encountered Lucilla standing
drenched in rain at his company’s entrance.
The rain was light, yet her thin clothes were soaked, giving her a forlorn appearance.
Hank suddenly remembered something and said, “She’s been here a while. The receptionist mentioned she
wanted to see you, but since | didn’t recognize her, | got busy and forgot to inform you.”
Caden showed no interest and got into his car.
Lucilla hurried over.
As Caden coldly rolled up his window, he instructed Hank, “Have security escort her out.”
Lucilla pleaded desperately, “Caden, please, just a few minutes. | apologize for my aunt’s behavior toward Ms.
Bennett. Don’t hold it against us. My father’s in deep trouble — he borrowed from loan sharks and can’t pay.
They're threatening him. Please, lendthe money to clear his debts.”
As she spoke, Lucilla slid down beside the car, kneeling in the rain, her dignity abandoned, begging, “I promise
I'll repay you, Caden. Please help us this time.”
Caden seemed unmoved at first.
Then, inexplicably, he turned and looked at Lucilla through the rain-speckled car window. She looked frail and
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmtimid, which was striking at a twhen pride was often paramount. Yet here she was, desperately begging for
money.
Her eyes, hollow and resolute, were fueled not by emotion but by the stark necessity to endure. The intense
pressure from her family was evident.
Soon after, security arrived to remove her. Frail and defeated, she could hardly resist.
“Caden, please, could you lendsmoney? | promise I'll repay you,” Lucilla begged.
Caden turned away with composure. “Hank, step out and deliver a message to her.”
After a brief hesitation, Hank exited the vehicle, grabbing an umbrella to shield Lucilla from the rain. He stooped
down to whisper something to her.
Lucilla began to weep, but then, as she absorbed Hank’s words, she looked up in disbelief and questioned,
“Really?”
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