Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 118

Shirley seemed to be riled up by that guy's words: "Carlos, I can't believe you've got those ideas about Emma."

"Why can't I have feelings for her? I've known her since she was a kid. I've seen her growing up. Are you overreacting?"

"You beast, I won't allow you to harass Emma."

"That's up to you then." He sounded casual, like he was sure of himself, knowing that Shirley's weakness was Emma.

With a resolute tone, Shirley declared, "Dare to proceed, and not a cent shall you receive from me." The recording echoed with a resounding crash, akin to a hand's fierce impact on a table. The man's voice returned, "I couldn't care less. If the money eludes me, we all tumble into the abyss. Choose wisely." An undercurrent of threat laced his words, hinting at drastic measures should he be pushed to the edge.

"Carlos, are you really going to make us both lose?"

"I just want money, 3 million."

"Fine, take your money and get out of A City, don't disturb our lives again."

There was silence for a moment, Shirley gritted her teeth.

Ines seemed lost in thought, her brow furrowed.

She knew Ines was pondering, so she didn't interrupt, also starting to think.

Ines knew there were many secrets hidden here, only known to the mother and daughter and this man. Even Hunter was kept in the dark.

That guy's tone suggested he was close with Shirley and Emma, even claiming that he raised Emma. What was their relationship?

"Izzy, did you figure something out?" Phoebe asked.

Ines shook her head, "I'm not very clear about the mother and daughter's past. I can't make sense of it. I'm not sure who's blackmailing her?"

Phoebe scoffed, "Whoever it is, seeing Shirley in such a state is satisfying. It's worth spending so much time on her today."

"Phoebe, thank you." Ines looked at Phoebe gratefully. She had no grudge against the mother and daughter. Her outrage was all because of her.

Phoebe thought for a few seconds, "According to the usual drama, there are only two things that Shirley fears Hunter discovering. One is that she has a man outside. The other is that Emma is not his daughter."

Ines shook her head decisively, "Emma is definitely his daughter. He's not a fool. If he didn't even check whether Emma was his daughter, that would be too much of a failure. And have you noticed? Emma's eyes look a lot like mine, just like Hunter's."