Chapter 546

It took a long moment before she quietly said, "The other man my parents picked for me, he's… he's a pervert." I felt my face twitch in surprise. "Is he really that bad? Don't your parents know?" Penelope let out a self-deprecating laugh. "Oh, they know. But to them, my lifelong happiness is less important than the imminent collapse of the Zanders family and the risk of imprisonment. They're more scared of that." I frowned. "So, that's why you're willing to offer me that much to leave Logan?" Penelope's eyes shimmered with tears. "Yes. The only assets I can move are the ten billion dollars in Stateside notes, most of which are high-quality assets. Ms. York—" I stood up. "Ms. Zanders, I've heard your story. I feel for you, and I truly regret what you're going through. But the situation you described is simply far too complex. And if you're willing to offer that much money, this matter is definitely worth far more than just that price." I glanced at the untouched food, then polite