Chapter 538
Allie couldn’t help but comment, “Mrs. Brooks, this gemstone is a Brooks family heirloom. It’s said to have come from the royal family. It’s too valuable
mo
“Please, I’ve got far more precious items in this box. If Maeve wants to threaten me, she should remember the Brooks family’s standing in Seathburn City!
“A billion dollars? I’d hand it over in a heartbeat! Even if I die, not a single penny will go to Maeve!”
“But, Mrs. Brooks Senior-”
“Enough. Take it away before it irritates me further.”
Hailey maintained her composure in front of Allie, but once Allie was gone, she felt a sharp pang of anxiety. Her collection was filled with valuable items, but they didn’t add up to a billion dollars in cash.
celess, they weren’t
As the “Mrs. Brooks Senior“, she had invested most of her money in jewelry to uphold her image. Though these jewels were priceless, liquid assets. Now, being asked to produce one billion worth of valuables was indeed bleeding her dry.
Scanning her collection earlier, the only item worth ten billion was that sapphire ring. Giving it away was a way to assert the Brooks family’s status to the Hoffmans.
The sapphire was not just worth a billion dollars; it was a rare, highly sought–after piece. Although it felt like a significant loss to part with it, at least it would uphold her family’s reputation.
Meanwhile, Sergio’s arm had been treated at the hospital. As he walked out of the operating room, pale–faced, Maeve glanced at his bandaged arm and asked, “All set?”
“All set,” Sergio replied indifferently. He looked at Larry, who was standing behind Maeve. “Larry, take care of the Hoffman family matters.” “About that…”
Larry glanced at Maeve, who then said, “No need. I already had Larry take care of it.”
Sergio frowned and asked, “Is it done?”
“Why? Are you upset that I made a decision on my own?”
Sergio pursed his lips. “You know I didn’t mean it that way.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t go too far, but Mrs. Brooks Senior must be held accountable for her actions.”
“I’m not trying to defend her.”
“I know.” Maeve continued calmly, “If your grandmother continues her reckless behavior and misuses the Brooks family’s power, the family’s reputation will eventually be ruined. With Zion in Seathburn City now, the Brooks family can’t afford
any
mistakes.”
At the mention of Zion, Sergio suddenly looked up at Maeve. “Would you ever become my enemy?” Maeve paused for a moment before responding, “If possible, once our agreement ends in six months, I would prefer not to have any further involvement with you.”
“Then I’d rather you be my enemy.” Sergio’s eyes were earnest. He would rather be enemies with Marve than be strangers in the future.