Chapter 77

After Briony hung up the phone, she was freaking out and her hands were shaking like crazy as she managed to get through to Milford.

Milford had been living it up these past few days, partying hard and hitting up all the chicks around him, having the time of his life.

When Milford got Briony’s call, he didn’t even think twice before hanging up on her.

“Mr. Rosenberg, ain’t Ms. Lambert your fiancée? Looks like she’s checking in on you!”

Milford scoffed and lit up a cigarette. “She’s already cramping my style before we’re hitched, acting like she’s the lady of the Rosenbergs! She’s definitely got no good news there. I’m not dealing with her.”

The phone wouldn’t stop ringing, and Milford, with no other choice, picked up again.

“Milford! Something’s happened to my parents! Please, you gotta help me! Briony’s voice, all teary and shaky, came through the speaker, while Milford, still playing cards, gave the model beside him a kiss.

“Mhm, what’s up? Spell it out.”

“Some… someone kidnapped my parents, and they’re beating up my dad! They’re saying they need five million to let them go, and I don’t have so much cash. Milford, please, you gotta save my folks!”

Milford was surprised, “Five million? Is Mr. Lambert worth that much?”

“What’s that supposed to mean, Milford? Just help us out; once my folks are safe, we’ll pay your

back!”

Milford didn’t have that kind of dough on him either.

Plus, Briony’s family nearly lost all face just yesterday at Imperial West Hospital, and Mrs. Rosenberg made it clear he should keep his distance from Briony.

That girl from the ghetto wasn’t fit to step foot in the Rosenberg estate.

“Look, Briony, you should chill out. I ain’t got that much cash either so better ask someone else.”

Briony

couldn’t believe Milford actually turned her down.

“Milford, what’s that noise over there? Where are you? I’m freaking out and can you come get me?”

girl wasn’t worth five million to him. If he went to pick up Briony now, that five million would go down the drain because

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the models and had a blast with drinks.

Briony’s crisis, I’m in the middle of a deal here, Briony. I’m doing this for our future.

had a feeling Milford wasn’t really talking business. But she just couldn’t find a way

Milford up to? Why did it sound like there were

those shameless hussies

didn’t offer her a dime. Briony tried calling

her foot in frustration, almost in tears worrying about

our family’s mess is because of her. She’s a

who was about to leave the set, stopped in her

right? Was that

if she remembered it right. Could that mean she’s related to the family that

smile and walked over to Briony, “What’s wrong? Anything I can help

with?”

on seeing

million for their release. Once my folks are safe,

as she asked, “Are you from the Lambert family? Then you know

her! She used

really interested in Noella’s business and, wary of having another Stirling incident, she decided

some sneaky snaps

playing music in the photos. She was looking so serene and graceful, oblivious to

about Noella, we could work together later, but right now I need to save my parents.

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was clear in

a tiny house, and she really thought herself as sort of posh artist with that cheap music

in the shed. But if she could be of use…

bit her lip, “Ms. Schnabel, if you agree to help, I’ll tell

know everything about Noella?”

We grew up together and those pics are proof.”

million on her, or else she wouldn’t be

easily; more dirt on Noella could surely mean

number, and I’ll wire the

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