Female Novel
Chapter 1388
Chapter 1388
Sophia realized that money was more important to Albert than his children. ‘He had callously watchedme descend to this state without any concern. I have no reason to cling onto a nonexistent father-daughter bond.1
Even though Sophia had made up her mind, she still did not trust Xenia entirely. “What’s your motivebehind all this? Why should I trust you?” she asked in a cold tone.
Upon hearing this, Xenia sensed she had gained about eighty percent of Sophia’s trust. She loweredher voice and said, “Well, wouldn’t you like to know?
“I’ll hand over the evidence in exchange for a house and five million dollars. You can give them to mewhen you inherit Albert’s assets. How does that sound?” she continued.
“Are you even worth that much?” Sophia sneered.
Xenia smiled and said, “I overheard Albert say that the Jewell family company is valued at ten billiondollars. I’m sure it will still be worth at least one billion dollars with inflation. Plus, Albert has severalother properties. I’m not asking for much. If you’re not willing to go through with this deal, then there’sno need to continue this discussion. You can do whatever you want to me. Just know that there aresurveillance cameras all over this place. If anything happens, you won’t get away with it.”
Sophia’s expression darkened. ‘How dare she threaten me!’ she thought.
However, upon careful consideration, she realized that Xenia’s words held weight. Sophia had alwayswondered why Albert did not divorce her mother when she had Hugo with another man.
‘It makes sense that mom was only kicked out of the house because they had conspired to harmRainee. It’s most likely that Dad was afraid mom would turn him in for murder if he divorced her. If mom
gets locked up, Dad could openly file for divorce. I would no longer be the Jewell family heiressanymore. Dad would definitely remarry and have more children. My status would likely be even lowerthan Stella’s when that happens.’
Sophia finally stopped hesitating with those thoughts in mind. “Alright. I agree to your terms,” she coldlydeclared.” This woman is such a fool. I can choose not to give her anything when I get my inheritance.’
Xenia was pleased. She asked Sophia to write an agreement and handed her some documents.
When Albert returned home from work and found no sign of Xenia, he called her. She informed him shewas away on a family trip for a few days and would return soon.novelbin
Albert was furious. He thought she was acting recklessly and fretted about their son. However, he didnot know where Xenia went. So, he could only stew in his frustration at home.
The next morning, a knock came at the door. Albert thought Xenia had returned from her trip. But,when he swung open the door, he was met with a group of police officers. They displayed their badgesand calmly stated, “Are you Albert Jewell?”
Albert hesitantly nodded, as he assumed that they were here to investigate Hylda’s case. However,their next words caught him off guard. “We suspect you’re connected to a car crash seven years ago.Please come with us for interrogation.”
Albert’s face instantly went pale, and he panicked. “Have you caught Hylda? Did that wretched womansay something? You can’t believe her, officers. She’s just trying to drag me down with her and make mylife miserable!”