Chapter 74

Anna Ross walked to the desk.

She picked up the documents.

The papers trembled slightly between her fingers.

When she saw the contents.

Her vision went dark.

The black and white records were crystal clear.

Each entry was a transfer from Howard Lowell to her mother.

The smallest amount was three million.

The largest even exceeded ten million.

Anna gripped the edge of the desk.

Her fingertips turned white from the pressure.

She desperately flipped through each page.

The numbers were staggering.

So this was the "unavoidable circumstance" her mother mentioned.

Such an astronomical debt.

Howard watched coldly.

A mocking smile played on his lips.

"Seen enough?"

"All of this is what you and your mother owe me."

"Be obedient."

"Otherwise, if these evidences are sent out."

"Your mother will spend the rest of her life in prison."

Anna's heart sank to the bottom.

She had naively believed she could repay it.

Now it seemed like a complete joke.

Howard added leisurely.

"If you don't want her in jail."

"Do as I say."

"I'll keep these things safe."

"Quite a fair trade, isn't it?"

Fair.

Anna sneered inwardly.

Her freedom had never been in her own hands.

Bitterness welled up in her heart.

But now was not the time for sorrow.

She had to protect her mother.

Anna put down the papers.

Her voice was calm and steady.

"I agree."

"I hope you keep your promise."

Howard snorted lightly.

He put the documents back into the bag.

He wasn't worried about her resistance.

Controlling this mother and daughter was effortless for him.

Anna turned to leave.

"May I go now?"

Howard suddenly stopped her.

He studied her face.

"Your face is indeed beautiful."

"No wonder Adrian Sinclair is captivated."

Anna turned her face away.

She didn't want to hear such nonsense.

Howard stepped closer.

He lowered his voice.

"If you can be with Adrian Sinclair."

"I can wipe out all these debts."

Anna's expression froze.

"I'll remember that."

She walked around Howard and hurried downstairs.

Her mind was in turmoil.

Be with Adrian Sinclair.

Only he could say such a thing.

How Adrian treated her now.

She knew better than anyone.

There was no possibility between them anymore.