Calvert's face changed instantly. His father's words had hit right where he feared.

"So, you see, giving me money benefits you too, doesn't it? You can continue your relationship with the young lady from the Hart family, and I can live a decent life. Plus, you can rest assured, I will never show up in front of your Miss Hart. However, if you two get married in the future, you'll have to share a piece of the Hart family's wealth with me. After all, it's only fair considering I've raised you all these years!"

At this moment, Lornell's father was speaking confidently, as if the Hart family's fortune was already in his pocket.

Before Calvert could even retort, he heard a familiar voice say, "Well, aren't you quite the mastermind!"

Calvert's body suddenly stiffened. This voice... it was Harley!

He turned his neck stiffly, looking in the direction the sound came from.

The moment Harley's voice echoed in his ears, Calvert's pupils abruptly contracted, as if the entire world had suddenly dimmed.

When did she come?

of that conversation did she just

him? Misunderstand that he's with her just for the Hart family's

by her made Calvert's body tremble even more

opened his mouth, but

Calvert, you wouldn't get a penny, let alone a share of the pie. If you have any shred of decency left, you'd better leave right now, or I'll call the police and accuse you of having ift intentions! When that time comes, you might end up spending

face suddenly turned

once confined to a hospital by Harley, under the guise of getting

money?" Lornell's father

throwing money into a bottomless pit," Harley said. "You don't need to come to Calvert for money anymore, he won't fund your gambling. When you really reach 60 and can't work, needing

your business! Even

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