Chapter 578
Chapter 578:
She tilted her head toward one of the bruised men standing behind her, then flicked the bank card the driver had once given her onto the floor between them.
“This is the card you gave him. Did you really think a little pocket change was enough to ruin me? If I take this to the police, how many years do you think you’ll get p>
Rebecca’s confidence faltered as her eyes darted to her driver—his face battered, his shirt torn. But pride kept her spine rigid.
“I pay my driver a salary. That doesn’t make it evidence p>
𝘙оm𝗮ո𝘤𝗲 𝗮n𝗱 𝘱𝘢𝗌𝘀i𝗈𝗇 𝗼𝘯 𝗀𝖺𝗅𝗻𝘰𝘷е𝗅𝘀.с𝗼𝗆
Tyler’s boot connected hard with the driver’s ribs, sending him sprawling. His voice was ice. “Tell the truth. Expose her p>
The driver crawled forward, trembling. “Miss Howard… you gave me money to have someone assault Gabriela. You said you’d pay me another two million when it was done p>
Rebecca recoiled, disgust twisting her features. “Get away from me p>
But before she could say more, Osiris and the other thugs lunged at the driver.
“So that’s it?” Osiris snarled, his voice cutting through the tense air. “Four million for you, and one hundred thousand for each of us?! We trusted you—we shed the blood and did your dirty work, while you sat back and reaped the rewards p>
Before anyone could react, fists flew. The thugs turned on the driver with a vengeance, blows landing heavy and fast. The living room dissolved into chaos, violence echoing through the once-pristine household.
Matthew’s expression hardened, his voice a cold command that cut through the noise. “Enough. Break it up, now p>
The butler scrambled to obey, summoning staff to drag the brawling men apart.
Matthew turned, his gaze like a blade as it fixed on Rebecca. “Tell me the truth. Now p>
Rebecca’s lip trembled, but her eyes burned with defiance. “Dad, you can’t seriously believe this nonsense. She’s framing me!” She jabbed a shaking finger in Gabriela’s direction. “She’s obsessed with Wesley. And now, because he won’t look her way, she’s here making a scene and trying to drag my name through the dirt p>
For a fleeting second, Matthew wavered. His daughter’s tearful, trembling voice tugged at the protective instinct in him.
Gabriela’s laugh, sharp and bitter, cut through the air. “Save your lies, Rebecca p>
Her gaze shifted to Matthew, her voice rising with quiet fury. “Mr. Howard, I have witnesses and evidence to back up what I’m saying, and you still hesitate. So what is it? You want to protect your precious daughter and let her walk away from what she’s done p>
Matthew stiffened, the accusation sinking deep, guilt etching faint lines across his face.
Lauren, sensing the storm building, stepped in smoothly, her tone velvet over steel. “Miss Haynes,” she said with measured calm, “what exactly are you after p>
Gabriela didn’t flinch. “Two options,” she said coolly, each word deliberate. “Call the police. Or we settle this quietly p>
She held Lauren’s gaze, her confidence like a loaded gun on the table. She knew the truth: the Howards could bury a criminal case with a single phone call.
But a private settlement? That would hurt—and it would make them think twice before targeting her again. It would also force them to compensate her properly.
Lauren’s lips curved in something that wasn’t quite a smile. “So that’s what this is about. A payout?” She tilted her head, eyes glinting with disdain. “Then name your price p>