"What? 178,000 USD?" Laura screamed, "We never took that much from him! This is extortion!"
Attorney Quinn remained unmoved.
"We have detailed bank transfers, plus receipts and invoices. All evidence has already been submitted to the court."
"If you have objections to the amount, you may provide proof through legal channels."
"However, if the funds are not returned within the specified time, we will pursue further legal action, including freezing the Lane family's assets."
George was so terrified he nearly fell off the hospital bed.
He quickly grabbed my hand, pleading desperately.
"Charles, I know I was wrong. Please forgive us."
"My health is failing; if we lack money for treatment, I won’t survive!"
Laura also began crying.
"Brother-in-law, please, for my father’s sake, have mercy!"
"We really can’t pay that amount!"
They tried to guilt-trip me, but I was long past falling for it.
"Five years ago, for Anna, I cut ties with my father and moved in to serve you."
"For five years, I cleaned up after you, worked tirelessly without complaint, even endured your insults and physical blows."
"I thought that if I gave enough, I could earn your family’s sincerity and wait for Anna to return."
“But now I know it was all a deception! I’ve done everything I could for your Lane family, and I want nothing more to do with you!”
“As for the money,”
I looked at Attorney Quinn, “Attorney Quinn, proceed according to the law.”
Attorney Quinn nodded: “Yes, young master.”
Paul checked the time and bowed to me.
“Young master, it’s getting late. The chairman is waiting for you at home. We should go.”
I cast one last glance at George and Laura, then turned and left the ward.
