Chapter 28
The Reed family was the most powerful family in Henisburg. The Reed Group was a century–old enterprise, and Warren Reed was a big shot in Henisburg.
[I understand.] Courtney typed to Robert [1 don’t blame him]
She didn’t care about the rumors anymore. What mattered now was finding out the truth about her parents‘ deaths and uncovering the traitor.
“Courtney..” Robert sighed, his heart heavy with sympathy.
Courtney shook her head and turned to leave.
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“Courtney!” Austin chased after her and grabbed her hand. “Courtney, I was the asshole yesterday…
Courtney yanked her hand away from Austin. Give me back the old mansion]
Austin looked at Courtney’s phone, his brow furrowing. “I told you to give me some time.
He was always asking for time.
Ten years ago, Austin had won Courtney’s heart step by step with his purity and sincerity, slowly stepping into her world.
Now, he was slowly erasing himself from Courtney’s heart, step by step.
[Il give you time.] Courtney typed. [One month.
Austin took a deep breath, frustrated, and thumped his head with his hand.
The hospital refused to let Courtney return, delaying her reappointment with the excuse that she was ill and unable to speak.
Courtney know that without the ability to communicate, it would be difficult for her to interact with parients, but she still had to make a living-
Lorraine had paid her rent, and she needed to repay her, as well as support herself. She hadn’t used the 20
the 20 thousand dollars from Hayden.
Courtney found a job at a pharmacy, where she spent her days in the store, handing out medicine, and then returned to her rented apartment after work to avoid interacting with people.
She not only developed aphasia but also began to suffer from severe social anxiety. She became afraid of contact with others. She felt that everyone was manipulative and complicated.
“Courtney, let’s talk” Perhaps because Austin had been unwilling to divorce her, Vera, growing impatient, came to find her personally.
Courtney ignored her.
“Courtney, don’t be so stubborn. If you don’t cooperate, I’ll make you lose this job tomorrow,” Vera threatened.
“This is your part of the money for the wedding house–1 million dollars. I won’t keep a penny, but you have to change the ownership of the house to my name.” She took out a card.
Seeing that Courtney remained silent, Vera spoke again. “I suggest you divorce Austin as soon as possible”
“There’s 2 million dollars on this card. I’ve given you enough. Don’t be shameless” She presented another card with 2 million dollars on it.
The riverside house had been bought for over 2 million dollars, with her family contributing one billion, and Austin’s family contributing 300 thousand dollars, and the remaining loan was being paid by Austin.
But that house was marital property. Five years had passed, and the property had appreciated in value. Yet Vera actually had the audacity to only give her 1 million dollars.
Courtney Edwards!” Vera shouted angrily Courtney’s silence enraged her.
Courtney picked up the dirty water from a cloth she had been washing and splashed it at Vera.
Vera screamed as she ran out. “Courtney! This is the last time I’m asking you. Next time, I won’t be so polite. Think carefully”
Courtney threw the two cards on the ground
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Vera gritted her teeth, turning to her assistant. “Get a few people to teach her a lesson. Do it cleanly and don’t let Austin find out,”
The assistant quickly nodded. “Don’t worry, Ms. Lewis. I’ll make sure she can’t stay in Henisburg. No one is allowed to provoke the Lewis family” Vera sneered. “If she refuses to compromise, make her life miserable every day. Let’s see how long she can last.
Courtney was working the night shift at the pharmacy until midnight. Just as she was abour to leave, a few drunk young thugs approached.
“Hey, little lady, I hear you’re pretty tough, huh?” one of them smirked as he stepped forward, looking to cause trouble.
“I think you guys are pretty tough, too” A lazy, deep voice from the doorway came. Hayden was leaning against the
pressure.
The thugs froze for a moment, glancing at each other. “Didn’t they say she’s alone?” one of them whispered.
“Let’s go. She won’t always be this lucky, another muttered, quickly retreating
car, exuding an air of in
Incense
Courtney let out a sigh of relief and gestured toward Hayden with sign language. “You discharged from the hospital?”
They had agreed on a ten–day discharge, and he was only on day eight
“I was worried about you, Hayden replied, teasing her with a straight face,
Courtney lowered her head, locked the pharmacy door, and walked toward the alley, ignoring Hayden. She was used to it
“Courtney! You’re heartless… Hayden laughed and chased after her, pulling a bouquet of flowers from behind his hack. In a cheesy tour, he said. “A linle gift from my discharge ceremony. Do you like it Put it in a vase at home.”
Courtney looked at the flowers, thinking it would be a waste to throw them away, so she reluctantly took them
Just as she accepted the bouquet, she spotted Austin standing downstairs at her apartment, his face filled with anger.
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