Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Lending Another Five Million

Lucas could be heard wailing on the other line, “Save me, Sis! You won’t be able to see me ever again if you don’t come over now!”

The look on Heather’s face changed instantly. “What’s going on? Where are you?”

“I’m at Cloud Casino! I need you to come over with all the money you’ve got, Sis!”

“You…” Heather grew so mad that she nearly fainted on the spot.

Carmen snatched the phone over and asked worriedly, “How much do you owe them, Lucas?”

“You’re Lucas’ mother, right? He owes us a total of five million. You have one hour to bring us the money, or I will chop his arms off!” said a man in the background before the line went dead.

“Five million?” Carmen nearly dropped the phone as she staggered backward.

Where are we going to get that much money?

“I told you not to spoil him so much, but you wouldn’t listen to me. Now look what he’s done! How are we going to get five million?” Heather exclaimed anxiously and angrily as she took the phone over.

“He’s my only son, Heather! I need him to look after me when I’m old, so it’s only natural that I spoil him!” Carmen protested with tears rolling down her cheeks.

“What do we do about the five million?” Heather asked.

After giving it some thought, Carmen came up with an idea and said, “Why don’t you call Mr. Wallace for help? I’m sure the men at the casino would respect him enough to let your brother go!”

money back!”

him to lend you five million! He was able to lend you thirty million, so what’s another five million?” Carmen protested

face turned red with rage when she heard that. “Mom! Are you seriously asking me to trade my body for money again? Is that all I am to

If you manage to please him, he might even lend you forty million!” Carmen

was so mad that she couldn’t even finish

Heather,” Alex said with the divorce papers

Heather and Carmen asked in unison while shifting their gaze

had anger in her eyes

right. I’ll pay off the five million that Lucas owes,” Alex

me. Even fifty

up!” Heather shouted

to achieve success in life, but he never talked big nor pretended to be someone he wasn’t. However, he

“I’m serious, Heather.”

keeping your mouth shut is the greatest form of help you can give me!” Heather refused to hear

sit in a corner or something, you worthless piece of trash!” Carmen said

who would do anything for money! They’ll chop

while her

absolutely dreaded asking the man she

Lucas as she said, “Let me make this clear, Mom. This is the last time I will ever help Lucas out. If he

that she nodded profusely in response. “I

calm herself down before saying,

the number, Carmen read it out to

for help, Heather! I really

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