Chapter 31

Beth was so angry that she stomped her feet. “You old fool! Why do I have a mother like you?!” “Ha! How did I ever give birth to a b*tch like you?!” Thea’s words stung even more. “What are you all fighting about?” A man’s deep voice rang as he pushed a lovable woman in. Beth turned around and hurried over, regaining some confidence as she did so. “Conrad! You’re back just in time. I’m speaking with Esme’s grandmother about the project.” Conrad frowned, and his eyes went to Fia who was standing in front of the hospital bed. “Didn’t we already settle this matter? I’ll buy it off her with twice the market price.” “What? Twice the market price? What for? When will we ever break even like that?!” Beth’s unwillingness was plastered all over her face. She could not allow her daughter to suffer such a loss. She turned around and wanted to continue her argument with Thea. “Ha!” Thea laughed out in a bitter voice. “I’ll make this clear today in front of you, Conrad. I’m not selling the