Stephanie Doherty, who had been beaming with joy, now stood frozen in place. She gazed at the man before her, unable to react.Edmund Montgomery stared at her, unwavering.Luo Che, also at the table, was perceptive. Though young and unaware of the exact issue, he could tell his mother was in a difficult situation."Huo Dad, this is your favorite dish, you...""Silence."Edmund Montgomery's cold glare and low growl filled the room with an icy chill. Luo Che, startled, shrank back in his chair, barely daring to breathe.Edmund Montgomery had never been harsh with Luo Che. Despite not being his biological son, Edmund Montgomery pitied the child's early hardships and had shown him rare kindness. But this time, he showed no mercy."I'm asking you a question. Who did you transfer those three million to?"Edmund Montgomery fixed his gaze on Stephanie Doherty's eyes, repeating the question word by word. Stephanie Doherty took a step back, collapsing into her chair."Edmund, I didn't..
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