But Evelyn stood firm, refusing to move. Her expression was unreadable, her hand stiff in her mother’s grip.
Catherine, oblivious, was jumping like a child, hands clapping with excitement. "We’re going to be super rich!"
Nathaniel’s entire body trembled. His mind raced. If he didn’t act fast, all this wealth would slip away!
His hands flew to his own face—SLAP!
"I was wrong, Lance! "I was blind!" He slapped himself again. SMACK! "Please forgive us!" SMACK!
But Lance’s expression remained cold.
Nathaniel’s stomach twisted. "I... I swear I regret everything!" He dropped to his knees, bowing furiously. His forehead slammed against the marble floor. THUD! THUD! THUD!
Catherine, catching on, forced a wide smile. "My dear son, let’s not dwell on the past. It was all a misunderstanding!" H
