NovelEnglishChapter 535 That was one billion dollars. There was no way Melody would let that kind of money fall into Hester's hands.
The Vargas family wasn't even a big player in the business world. If they had any value at all, it was only because they'd been lucky enough to cross paths with her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Yes, Mrs. Nichols Sr.," Sophie responded.
She sighed and called Debra, who was waiting in the hospital corridor for Juan's surgery to finish.
"Madam, how is Mr. Nichols?" "The surgery isn't over yet. Why?" "Well, the Vargas family cto cause trouble earlier, Sophie said, casting a glance at Melody, who was lounging on the couch nearby. "Mrs. Nichols Sr. wants him to call her once he wakes up." Debra spoke calmly. "Juan isn't waking up today. If Mrs Nichols Sr.'s got a problem, she'll have to solve it herself." "But the deadline..." "Sophie, whose nis on that contract?" "It's Mrs. Nichols Sr.'s." "Since she signed it, she can pay for it herself, One billion dollars is hardly anything, right? I'm sure it's just a drop in the bucket for all the savings she's stashed away over her lifetime." Debra's voice was laced with sarcasm, and with that, she hung up.
In her past life, when her family was collapsing, she went to seek Juan's help, but he refused to meet her. Desperate, she turned to the old lady, but by then, Melody had already taken a liking to Shelia, a woman she once despised, One billion dollars would be enough to keep the Frazier family afloat. Melody, however, didn't care about her five years of loyal service. Far from it, Melody kicked her out and gave that money to Shelia as a wedding gift.
For Melody, one billion dollars was nothing more than a token of goodwill, something she could afford to give away without a second thought.
Joe didn't dare make a sound. He'd never expected Debra could be so cold. Her look and tone resembled that of Juan.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSophie relayed Debra's words to Melody, who lost her temper and knocked the teacup from the table.
"She's doing this on purpose. She lords it overjust because she's got her claws in Juan. If I let her stay as the hostess of this house, she'll end up walking all over me." Sophie stood by her side, not daring to utter a word.
"It's just one billion dollars. Does she think I can't afford it?" +25 BONUS Chapter 535
Melody stormed off toward her bedroom and pulled out a large leather suitcase from under her bed. The suitcase looked old, worn from years of use. Sophie's eyes widened as she followed Melody inside. "Mrs. Nichols Sr., that's your private stash."
Melody didn't even pause. She punched in the passcode and opened the suitcase. Inside the case was filled with gold bars and bricks, neatly stacked and numbered.
Old coins from decades past gleamed alongside them. Severah jewelry boxes lay at the bottom, each filled with intricately crafted gold necklaces and bracelets. Melody glanced at the treasure with a satisfied smirk. The Vargas family has probably never even seen real wealth before."
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