ANMELDENTeilen
Chapter 7
Aktuellstes Kapitel
Debt of Trust Chapter 8
With all three of them speechless, I slowly pocketed my phone."I expect a full-blown apology online tonight, and let's not forget, I want double the damages. Every last cent."Zara balked at the idea. "How could we possibly afford that?"They clearly needed a reality check, so I laid out my Plan B."No compensation? Fine by me. However, you're giving me that apology, no matter what."Before Zara could even think of bargaining, I was already on the phone with my lawyer."Mr. Smith, you confirmed that the cash Josh has been funneling to his mistress and kid counts as shared marital assets, right?"I had him on speaker, and his reply was loud and clear. "That's correct, Ms. Foster. You're entitled to reclaim those funds, and if they refuse, we can hit them with a court order."After thanking him, I turned to Jasmine, who had gone pale, and pressed on."Those who end up on the enforcement list are basically blacklisted, aren't they? And their kids..."The mention of his son fina
Debt of Trust Chapter 7
"I genuinely thought of you as family, yet you treated me like a fool."Did you really think I'd stand here without proof? I know all about Josh buying her a car, getting baby supplies, and even mortgaging our property to buy her a house!"Zara was in a panic then.She just wanted a grandson. She treated her son's mistress like a goddaughter, thinking it would not raise eyebrows.She assumed Josh was on the same page, but to her shock, he was ready to buy Jasmine a house.She nudged her silent son, desperate for his denial."Son, is what she's saying true?"I pointed at Josh's shifty eyes and let out an icy laugh. "Is that even a question? You just promised to make a public apology and pay me back double. Time to cough it up."Alright, now that it's clear I haven't taken a dime of his money and have actually been the one paying out, are you all happy?"I did not even glance at Zara's pale face as I pressed her. "Come on, keep your word. Everyone's watching. You wouldn't want t
Debt of Trust Chapter 6
I gave her a knowing look, my smile not quite reaching my eyes."My car? I paid for that beauty myself. However, Jasmine's shiny new ride? Now, that's a mystery."They had rolled up in style, making sure to park the sleek Audi just out of sight.However, I caught a glimpse of it. The car had to be worth at least 75,000 dollars, right?Zara froze like she had just remembered something important, and quickly tried to steer the conversation elsewhere."And this? Over 700 bucks on clothes? My son wouldn't be caught dead in a dress, would he?"Her words hung in the air as she stopped short, a realization dawning on her.I nodded slowly, playing along with her sudden insight."Absolutely! The 750-dollar dress your darling daughter is flaunting? I'd say that's modestly upscale."Zara's lips were a tight line, her eyes darting guiltily the more she read.The statement laid it out plain as day: a 150-dollar spree at a maternity and baby store.Josh and I were not expecting. So, why t
Debt of Trust Chapter 5
As everyone crowded around, I cracked a smile and started flipping through the ledger myself.We had barely gotten through this month's entries when everyone froze."How is it that this month's paycheck just came in and it's already gone?"Zara zeroed in on a line item, demanding answers. "The money just hit the account, and it's already used up. Who else could've been using Josh's money but you?"I whipped out my phone and pulled up PayPal."Mom, you've got it all wrong. This is obviously a PayPal transaction. I only link my own card to PayPal. I have never linked to Josh's. So how could it have been me?"I had Zara stumped with that one.The crowd was scratching their heads, too.Finally, Jasmine broke the silence. "Chloe, don't tell me you whipped up a fake ledger just to throw us off?"Zara's eyes widened as she got it, and she blurted out loud and clear. "Print it out again. This has got to be some cooked-up ledger you made!"The crowd around us buzzed with speculation.
Debt of Trust Chapter 4
I clicked through to the blogger's profile and saw her latest post, hot on the heels of her last viral sensation.[Our family's savings are gone, thanks to the daughter-in-law. Should we stop our daughter's medical treatment?]My name and personal details were splashed all over it.I inhaled sharply and flicked a screenshot over to Zara.[This is you, isn't it? Your post is practically begging for a cyber mob. You know I could sue you for this.]Zara was quiet for a bit, then hit me with a voice message."After leeching off my son's cash, you still have the nerve to threaten me with a lawsuit?"If my girl gets worse because we're broke, I'll drag you to court, you little snake!"The mention of money reignited my anger.[How many times do I have to tell you? I didn't touch your son's money!]Zara shot back instantly."It's prime time for your brother to settle down. Who knows how much you've forked over for his house?"Talk is cheap. Show me the proof. Are you brave enough t
Debt of Trust Chapter 3
Zara was livid; her eyebrows shot up as she stomped and ranted."You've bled my son dry! And now you want him to rack up debt instead of coughing it up? Over my dead body!"Her relentless nagging wore me out. I stormed back to the bedroom and dug out Josh's card."If you really think I'm the one who spent it all, here, take the card back."Under Zara's doubtful gaze, I shoved the card back into Josh's hands with force."You know better than anyone if I've touched the money in there. I won't take the fall for this."Josh froze, then awkwardly looked away, pushing the card back to me. "Honey, I trust you with the money more than anyone."Then, he turned to Paul and Zara, trying to calm the waters with a peacemaker's tone."Mom, Dad, we're family. Why are we splitting hairs over money like we're strangers? I believe in Chloe. She's not the type to blow cash without thinking."Let's head home. Chloe and I will figure out the treatment costs."Josh's voice had a hint of alliance w
Das könnte dir auch gefallen
My Husband's Christmas Affair
Orange Cat's Journey16.4K Aufrufe99 Chances for Forgiveness
Worry Free6.7K AufrufeMy Dad Only Loves Me After I Died
Perfect Timing24.4K AufrufeLeg Broken, Love Awoken: My Husband's Betrayal
Perfect Timing12.3K AufrufePregnancy Deception
Victor Release4.7K AufrufeCorporate Retreat or Financial Ruin?
Potato Bunny2.8K AufrufeNo More Mr. Nice Husband
Triple Six3.2K AufrufeHoliday Humiliation
Hammer King1.7K Aufrufe
