Chapter 1949

With Sheena rejecting the timberland proposal, the remaining funds agreed upon would no longer be given to Shawn, and there could even be trouble from the timberland management. For Shawn, this was a severe blow. Moreover, Sheena demanded that he return all the money he had taken! It seemed absurd. Facing Shawn's protest, Sheena remained calm. "The choice is yours. How you handle it is up to you." Shawn shouted in frustration, "No, I disagree! Why should I? Alice, help me out here!" Alice was visibly distressed. She never expected her incompetent cousin to put up a fight and drag her into this publicly. As Sheena's assistant, Alice was reluctant to acknowledge their familial connection. She turned away, making her stance clear as she said, "Shawn, Ms. Lawson has given you a chance. You need to appreciate it. You were in the wrong, and you need to understand the consequences. There is still time to make things right." Shawn was infuriated and protested, "Alice, I'm