Chapter 26
Shirley could more or less guess what Rachel wanted to say.
It was just as well she had been wondering how to bring up the situation with Benjamin.
Rachel sighed. "I've made up my mind. If Wayne wants to take your father's position, then let him. Transfer your father's shares to him. The shares we have are enough for us to live comfortably."
"Did Wayne say something to you?"
Shirley's eyes flashed with a sharp glint. Megan had been rescued, but if Wayne's first attempt had failed, he would surely try again.
"He said… He said that if we don't comply, the next person to be kidnapped will be you. And he'll ruin you completely."
After speaking, Rachel seemed to age ten years in an instant. Rage and resentment flashed across her face, but helplessness was even more evident. "Give him what he wants. The safety of our family is more important than anything."
"Mom, do you think Wayne will stop at just that?"
She then told Rachel everything that happened at Clay Manor that night—of how
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