Female Novel
Chapter 905
Chapter 905 Greed
“Since you insist on staying here, let me make things clear for you” Alex uttered, his voice tinged with
iciness
Pausing briefly, he stated. “Your daughter and 1 have divorced. I’ve already given you guys my car andvilla, as well as the ten billion you requested. Don’t you think it’s inappropriate for you to call me yourson-in-law at this point! After all, we’re no longer a family”
Carmen’s face twisted into a scowl when she heard the man’s words. There was no room for her torefute his claims, for they were undeniably true Still, Lucas matter was of utmost importance, leavingher with no other viable alternatives
Then again, greediness was of human nature. The temptation of gaining something without putting inthe effort had stirred a sense of entitlement within Carmen. Emboldened by this newfound confidence,she decided to confront her former son-in-law and issor athreatening demand for money
“Alex you’ve lived in my house for many years Surely there’s still some kind of relationship a even afterthe divorce’ Lucas is Heather & brother, which means he’s your brother too. Are you
ch money”” said Carmen defiantly.
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Carmen could already picture her negotiations with Alex, the latter once again appearing helpless likethe last time and caving into her request for another ters billion. This time. I’m going to keep it safe andnot get scammed again, no matter what
However, the disrespect and greed in her words struck a nerve in Alex He never thought she wouldshamelessly bring up their past dealings
Since she’s persisting in her stance. I’ll list out everything her family owes me and grow her a much-needed wake-up
“Mrs. Jennings, are you guilt tripping me now? Fine Lets settle this today, shall we? First, the villayou’re currently living in was bought by me. All of your expetties were also paid using my money.Secondly. Eve helped a lot in Lucas matters, and in fact. I handled every single trouble he stirred. Now,Heather and Lare divorced he snapped
Pausing briefly, he continued with emphasis. “And our divorce was all your doing Besides, I’ve alreadygiven you ten billion. I repeat, ten bullion. I’ve never met a family more greedy than yours. How is tellbillion not enough to satisfy you people? Sure. I have a lot of money. Sall, it’s mine and has nothing todo
with all of you Leave now before I get the security guards to take action. Four Seas Corpor guards areno weaklings”
s security
Alex’s voice reverberated throughout the place, echoing with such force that it reached the ears ofeveryone present at the scene and granted them an urakderstanding of the situation at hand.
At first, the onlookers may have teh some sympathy for the weak, but when it came to people likeCarmen, any one of her past deeds was afficient to incite severe criticism and scrutiny from others.
“This family is horrible! She forced the couple to get divorced and shamelessly demand ten billion fromfound her way here and has the audacity to wreak havoc here. Does she even have.
“Since you insist on staying here, let me make things clear for you,” Alex uttered, his voice tinged withiciness.
Pausing briefly, he stated, “Your daughter and I have divorced. I’ve already given you guys my car andvilla, as well as the ten billion you requested. Don’t you think it’s inappropriate for you to call me yourson-in-law at this point? After all, we’re no longer a family.”
Carmen’s face twisted into a scowl when she heard the man’s words. There was no room for her torefute his claims, for they were undeniably true. Still, Lucas’ matter was of utmost importance, leavingher with no other viable alternatives.
Then again, greediness was of human nature. The temptation of gaining something without putting inthe effort had stirred a sense of entitlement within Carmen. Emboldened by this newfound confidence,she decided to confront her former son-in-law and issue a threatening demand for money.
“Alex, you’ve lived in my house for many years. Surely there’s still some kind of relationship among us.even after the divorce? Lucas is Heather’s brother, which means he’s your brother, too. Are you goingto do nothing now that he’s in danger? Besides, you have so much money!” said Carmen defiantly.
She never thought her demands were ridiculous. After all, Alex was the chairman of Four SeasCorporation, and Carmen realized her previous request for ten billion had actually been relativelymodest. Aler will have no choice but to give me another ten billion if I ask him again. Otherwise, I’llcontinue pestering him. In the end, he’ll eventually cave in for the sake of the company’s reputation.
Carmen could already picture her negotiations with Alex, the latter once again appearing helpless likethe last time and caving into her request for another ten billion. This time, I’m going to keep it safe andnot get scammed again, no matter what.
However, the disrespect and greed in her words struck a nerve in Alex. He never thought she wouldshamelessly bring up their past dealings.
Since she’s persisting in her stance, I’ll list out everything her family owes me and give her a much-needed wake-up
call.
“Mrs. Jennings, are you guilt-tripping me now? Fine. Let’s settle this today, shall we? First, the villayou’re currently living in was bought by me. All of your expenses were also paid using my money.Secondly, I’ve helped a lot in Lucas’ matters, and in fact, I handled every single trouble he stirred. Now,Heather and I are divorced,” he snapped.
Pausing briefly, he continued with emphasis, “And our divorce was all your doing. Besides. I’ve alreadygiven you ten billion. I repeat, ten billion. I’ve never met a family more greedy than yours. How is tenbillion not enough to satisfy you people? Sure, I have a lot of money. Still, it’s mine and has nothing todo with all of you. Leave now before I get the security guards to take action. Four Seas Corporation’ssecurity guards are no weaklings.”novelbin
Alex’s voice reverberated throughout the place, echoing with such force that it reached the ears ofeveryone present at the scene and granted them an understanding of the situation at hand.
At first, the onlookers may have felt some sympathy for the weak, but when it came to people likeCarmen, any one of her past deeds was sufficient to incite severe criticism and scrutiny from others.
“This family is horrible! She forced the couple to get divorced and shamelessly demand ten billion fromhim. Now, she’s even found her way here and has the audacity to wreak havoc here. Does she evenhave a conscience?”
“Exactly! Immoral people like her should watch out when they leave the house. Who knows? Theymight just get knocked over by a car. Then again, the world will have one less troublemaker.”
“I bet her daughter’s as greedy as the mother. No one will want a woman like her, no matter how pretty.
she is.”
The onlookers’ remarks toward Carmen became increasingly scathing. Curses wishing her ill fortuneand disparaging comments about her daughter, whom she had always been proud of, filled the air,crossing Carmen’s threshold of tolerance.
For a moment, she forgot to refute what Alex said and pointed at those who had spoken earlier,releasing a barrage of derogatory insults.
Carmen resembled a fierce and relentless shrew, her words pouring forth without respite, even if herthroat was dry.
Feeling a headache arising from all the noise, Alex let out a cold, commanding shout, instantlysilencing
everyone present.
“That’s enough! This is the lobby of Four Seas Corporation, not a place for your quarrels!”