Chapter 85

Lily was worried about Hayden. Every day he had to spend in prison was torture to her. She didn't want to get too involved with the Clarks. If Benjamin really did end up in prison, the Clarks wouldn't let her off the hook so easily. There would be an endless cycle of negotiations—she wasn't sure how long that would drag on for. Therefore, she decided to strike a deal. However, the Clarks proved to be more difficult than she'd expected. "We've lost someone in our family… But you're still alive—you've only got a small scar. We can't just pretend nothing happened!" Instead of her usual pitiful act, Jasmine slammed her hand on the table forcefully, putting herself on the offensive. The loud thud drew the attention of those around them. Soon, a waiter approached them and reminded them gently, "Excuse me, please keep it down. Try not to disturb the other guests." "Sorry," Lily replied politely. As soon as the waiter left, she turned her attention back to Jasmine. She lowered h