CHAPTER 55 "Fake Apology"

"Mom," he began, his gaze fixed on some invisible point in the distance, "have you reached a decision? Going to court is a gamble we might not win. In all likelihood, it'll just cost us more in the long run."

Jackie's heart broke when she realized she would lose more money. After all, she didn't want to give a single penny to Eva.

Swallowing her pride and apologizing in public felt like a humiliating defeat. She'd rather take the blame silently than risk losing face.

Jackie felt losing money was better than carrying the humiliation for the rest of her life.

"Fine. How much does that woman want?"

"Twenty million dollars." Blake said indifferently.

"Twenty million dollars?!" Jackie exploded, her voice echoing through the room. "Is she out of her mind? This is highway robbery, not a lawsuit! Everyone will know what she's doing - this is pure blackmail!"

"There's another factor to consider, Mom," he began, his gaze fixed on a point beyond her shoulder. "If this goes to court, the potent