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?

that conversation did she just

she misunderstand him? Misunderstand that he's with her just

by her made

I..." He opened his mouth,

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

face

guise of getting him treated and recuperating.

some money?" Lornell's father argued. After all, he came

gamble? That's like 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 alimony, he'll work, exactly what the law

it's none of your business! Even if

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