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That's right. Three days ago, Cynthia asked Simon to help find Lake because Simon used to be in Roncrity and had connections on both sides of the law.

She thought to herself, "Why not ask Jonathan? Because Cynthia didn't want to expose her past in front of him again, even though she knew Jonathan wouldn't mind.

Simon said that Luke has been hiding out at a nightclub in Roperty these days. The reason he couldn't be found is that someone else booked the room for him.

All his information belongs to that person. Unexpectedly, yet logically, the person who reserved the room for him is named Shirley.

Over the past few days, Luke has been enjoying himself at the nightclub during the day, indulging in food, drink, and entertainment. At night, he gambles at the underground casino,

In just a short time, he's accumulated debts of a few hundred thousand dollars, but all these debts are under Shirley'

name.

Cynthia frowned and thought, "Why is it Shirley again?"

In the evening, Cynthia went to the nightclub called "Night Whisper," following the address Simon had given her. After getting in without any problems, Cynthia headed straight for the underground casino there.

According to the intel Simon provided. Luke usually spends this time placing wild bets in the underground casino. Sure enough, Cynthia's gaze quickly found a figure-it was Luke, whom she hadn't seen for three days,

His face still hadn't healed, with a bruise on his cheekbone. At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot from gambling. Cynthia didn't rush over immediately. Instead, she stayed hidden, observing. In just a few minutes, Luke lost several thousands in chips. When he tried to get more credit, the casino staff refused, holding his arms, demanding that he pay up today.

Luke shook off those guys. "Let's talk this through. It was just 30 thousand dollars. I can make a call and get it sorted." Saying that he stepped our of the casino and headed to the parking lot to make a call,

Cynthia also followed him out. She hid behind a tall SUV, listening to Luke make his call.

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"Hurry up and get over here, quit talking. If you're not here in ten minutes, don't blame me for what happens next." With that, Luke impatiently hung up the phone.

Luke kept smoking in the parking lot. Just as he was about to lose his patience, a red Porsche pulled up in front of him.

Shirley got out of the Porsche, visibly angry, and slammed the car door hard. "Are you out of your mind? Where am I supposed to find two million dollars?

"I got you a room here, gave you food and drinks, and you still went gambling. What does your losing so much money have to do with me? I don't have the money, pay it back yourself!"

Luke immediately put on a playful grin. "Ms. Jones, everyone knows you're the real daughter of the Jones family, a big name

in Roncrity.

"How could you not have money? Two million is pocket change for you. You've managed to pull together six million dollars overnight before; this amount should be nothing for you." Shirley was furious. This guy was just making comments without care. Two million, not a big deal? She couldn't even gather

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Shirley was beyond furious. "Don't think you can threaten me anymore. I've done everything I could for you. You've already received the 6 million dollars, a

and now we're even. Don't even try to treat me like your cash cow."

Shirley felt like she was about to be driven insane by Luke. After moving into the Jones family, she received a monthly allowance of 6 thousand dollars, plus the jewelry and designer bags from Selena. Over the years, she had managed to save a good amount of money.

But everything changed after she met this nuisance. He had dirt on her and constantly used it to threaten her. Shirley ended up selling all her savings along with her jewelry and designer bags.

Yet, this annoying nuisance was like a bottomless pit. Whenever he ran out of money, he would come looking for her.

Eventually, when Shirley couldn't take it anymore, he said he'd disappear completely if she gave him six million dollars. Shirley took him seriously.

But how could she have six million dollars? She had even sold many of her designer clothes. Yet, she was desperate to rid herself of this nightmare.

So, she sold her shares in the company, worth 300 million dollars, for just six million. She didn't even know what she was thinking at the time.

She knew she was taking a huge loss, and she also knew Justin and Selena would definitely be disappointed when they found out. But she was desperate to cut ties with the past and finally move on from that incident. She was eager for quick success and still sold her shares. She thought she'd finally stop waking up from nightmares, and she wouldn't have to start every day trying to fill that bottomless pit

But it didn't take long before that Luke reverted back to his old ways. He broke every promise and crossed every line. That's when Shirley realized he had deceived her.

That 6 million dollars made almost no difference. She had wasted shares worth 300 million dollars. Shirley was filled with, deep regret.

When Laike heard Shirley say this, he immediately turned furious. "Oh yeah? Do you want to ditch me? No way that you're going to have it easy!

"I'm going to spill the beans about that secret, and let's see how you keep acting like Cynthia from the Jones family. Don't forget, I saw it all myself, and I filmed it too. I'll put the video online..." "Luke, don't you dare!"

"Why wouldn't I dare? I've got nothing to lose! If I'm going down, I'm taking you with me!"

Sam had a smug indifferent look. Shirley tightened her grip, her teeth clenching until they could shatter.

She was like a snake caught by the neck, wanting to bite but unable to. She could be squashed at any moment.

Luke saw Shirley's face turn red with anger and began coaxing her with a smile. "This is the last time, I promise! It's the last time you'll have to help me gather this money. I swear I won't bother you again.

"I swear if you help me this one time, I'll disappear from your life forever. You'll never see me again, and that thing of yours will vanish without a trace, never to be discovered by anyone."

Shirley knew that Luke wasn't telling the truth. Even if she gave him two million, he would come looking for her again when he needed money.

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But Shirley was helpless. She couldn't imagine what it would be like if he posted that thing online. Her life would be ruined, and she'd never recover.

Shirley clenched her fists, her shoulders shaking. I'll help you just this once more, but you better keep your promise. If you threaten me again, we'll both go down together."

Luke grinned pleasantly, "No way. I promise it won't happen. You're so decisive.

"By the way, when will you give me the money?" Luke wanted to get it now; he was eager to change his situation.

Shirley said, "I don't have the money right now. You'll have to give me a week."

"A week! That's too long!"

Shirley said, "My parents have stopped giving me money. I've sold all my hidden savings and valuables, so I'm as broke as

you.

"If you can't wait, then forget it. You can go ahead and expose me, and then wait to get your arms and legs broken by those guys from the casino."

Shirley was certain that Luke wouldn't easily give up the chips he had...

"A week it is. As long as you give me 2 million in a week, we're square."

Shirley quickly drove away, while Luke swaggered back into the nightclub.

Cynthia slowly emerged from behind the SUV. The moonlight shone on her, with one side of her face hidden in shadow and the other glowing sofily. Cynthia's lips curled into a sudden smile. She instantly changed her plan. Since that's the case, let the storm hit even harder.

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