Chapter 32
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“Grandpa, you shouldn’t get so worked up over something small. It’s had for your health
“Small… small matter p>
Grandpa Abraham stammered, his voice subdued, as if he had swallowed the bitterest of pills.
“How can you-
Suddenly, he gasped, clutching his chest.
“Ahhh p>
His heart raced uncontrollably, his blood pressure spiking from sheer rage, and dizziness overwhelmed him
Grandpa Abraham lost his balance and collapsed.
“Grandpa p>
Sophia and the others cried in shock, their voices trembling
But before he hit the ground, Alex swiftly intervened, catching him just in time.
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Grandpa Abraham was an old man, unable to withstand the awful news of his grandson’s betrayal, especially given Jack’s blatant indifference.
Gently, Alex laid him down on the sofa.
“What are we going to do p>
Mrs. Lancaster cried, her voice cracking with desperation as panic swept through the room.
Even Jack, who had finally grasped the gravity of the situation, was starting to buckle under the pressure.
Grandpa Abraham had fainted, leaving no one to take control of the chaos.
Trevor, meanwhile, grinned wickedly after watching the dramatic turns and twists.
“Enough wasting time. Pay up now! I’ll leave with my $1 billion, or I’ll take your head, Jack p>
The Lancasters stood frozen in fear.
Their entire wealth barely amounted to $500 million, with less than $30 million available in cas
How could they possibly produce $1 billion?
Even if they could get a loan, handing over that much would ruin them all.
They would rather give Jack’s head to Trevor!
Sensing their hesitation, Trevor’s patience wore thin.
His temper flared as he barked, “Boys, grab and tie him up!
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Jack’s legs gave way, and the facade of courage crumbled as he clung to his parents, begging.
“Mother, Father, please help me! I don’t want to die p>
But Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster remained paralyzed by shock, unable to comprehend
how to save their son from the catastrophe he’d brought upon them.
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It all seemed hopeless.
Just then, Sophia cleared her throat, summoning the courage to speak.
No matter how angry she was at her brother, she couldn’t let Trevor harm him.
“Lord Trevor,” she began, her voice surprisingly steady despite the fear surging within her.
“I understand my brother has wronged you. But $1 billion for a gambling debt is outrageous. We don’t have that much money, even if we sell all our properties p>
Trevor narrowed his eyes. “And what exactly are you getting at p>
“The real debt is $1 million. Please allow us to pay double that amount to cover the interest, but not the entire $1 billion p>
“Do you think I am a fucking begger p>
Trever sneered.
His eyes drifted to Sophia, slowly appraising her from head to toe, and a sinister grin spread across his face.
“Hmm, however
Trevor mused, stroking his chin.
“I’ve heard tales of your beauty, Ms. Sophia. And it is more than what I heard p>
He licked his lips, his gaze filled with lecherous intent.
“I’ll forgive the debt,” he said with a sly chuckle, “only if you spend a week with me
at my private casino suite p>
Sophia’s eyes widened in horror, her stomach churning with revulsion.
Trevor leaned in, his tone dripping with suggestiveness.
“Don’t worry. It’s underground-just the two of us,” he added with a wink.
“But if you aren’t satisfied with the arrangement, I can invite more to join us p>
A lustful laugh escaped his mouth.
Sophia’s skin crawled.
She wanted nothing more than to slap him across the face.
How dare he?
Meanwhile, Jack hung his head in shame.
His reckless gambling had now ensnared his sister, dragging her into this vile
mess.
Overcome with guilt, he couldn’t even look at her.
How could they ever forgive him?
Sophia glanced at Alex, hoping he might step in, do something-anything.
After all, he was still her husband.
But was that title only convenient when it suited him?
As Alex remained silent, her heart sank further.
Could her husband really be this useless?
Just as Sophia’s heart sank to the bottom with despair, the man beside her spoke
up.
“You, whoever you are, take what you’re owed and leave Immediately, or I’ll make sure you regret it,” Alex spoke, his voice lazy and uninterested.
The Lancasters stood stunned, too shocked to respond.
Was Alex out of his mind?
How could he say.such reckless things to Trevor, one of the city’s most dangerous
men?
Sophia clenched her fists, barely holding back her fury.
Did Alex think Trevor was someone he could toy with, like Chris?
He had no grasp of the danger they were in.
Instead of pleading for mercy like a sensible person, Alex was provoking the man
who could ruin them all.
And what happened next nearly made her burst into tears.
Alex turned to Jack.
“Why are you trembling? Why are any of you afraid?” he asked, his tone calm and playful.
“Isn’t Jack the well-known second-generation kid with all those underworld connections? Didn’t he claim he could turn anyone into fish food? So who is this guy compared to him? He’ll end up as fish food himself if he doesn’t know his place, right, Jack p>
The room went dead silent.
Jack’s mouth fell open, his face turning ghostly white as dread washed over him.