Chapter 315

Wendy looked at him silently, her eyes filled with disappointment. She then turned to Jennifer. "Jennifer, I heard your show could become a huge success, and you could make a lot of money. I've supported you all these years, so please help me. My company lost over a hundred partners, and I have no idea who is secretly sabotaging me. After they pulled out their money, I had to take a bank loan. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry, but I didn't expect more people to take back their investments later. Someone even bought my company for a low price. I had no choice but to sell the company, and even though the problem is solved, I still owe around 350 million dollars. Jennifer, you have to help me." Wendy urgently grabbed Jennifer’s hand, pleading with her.

Jennifer smirked coldly. “This is the day I have been waiting for, but her parents still hold onto a lot of assets. Mom, even though acting pays, the movie isn’t finished yet. We don’t know if it will be a hit. Usually, I just spend the allowance you give me. I don’t have the money to help pay off your debt,” said Jennifer.

Somehow, she had to seize all the assets held by Wendy’s parents. Then Jennifer would kick them all out so the whole family can be together again. It’s absolutely perfect. My years of planning have finally paid off, Jennifer wondered.

Wendy was a bit stunned, staring at Jennifer and continuing to cry. “Jennifer, I’ve raised you for so many years. For you, I even drove my own daughter away. And you don’t want to help me with such a small favor? 350 million dollars is easy for you to get. Don’t you know Colin? Can you ask him for help? As long as he helps us pay off this debt, our family can rise again. Trust me, Jennifer, I will make sure you live a good life.” Jennifer was shocked. Wendy was desperate to make such a request.

She still trusts me? Trusting me is no better than trusting herself. She could ensure a good life for herself, Jennifer wondered. All Wendy’s partners were swayed away by Jennifer. She had been waiting for this moment for years.

Jennifer said, feeling quite wronged, “Mom, I really want to help you. I’m really grateful for all these years you’ve cared for me, but I really don’t have the money, Mom. I will stay by your side and get through this together with you.”

Hearing this, Wendy felt her stomach churn, almost making her throw up. She is so disgusting! How did I not notice it before? Wendy wondered. Her downcast eyes sparkled with a flicker of anger. Once I drive away these parasites, I could bring Natalie back, Wendy thought.

Jennifer mistakenly thought Wendy was too upset, so she continued, “Tim's not as heartless as Natalie, who just left and never came back to check on you.” Jennifer feigned surprise and said, “Hey, Mom, that reminds me. Yesterday, when I had lunch with Easton, I overheard her talking to Mr. Chambers. It turns out that Natalie might not have come from an impoverished town after all. I heard she has a super-rich brother who collaborated with Mr. Chambers on a project and gave all the shares to Natalie. They say she might make at least 500 million dollars.”

“Jennifer, are you serious?” Nick’s eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this.

If Natalie’s rich, he could force her to hand over the money.

“Dad, why would I lie to you about something like this? Natalie is Mom’s daughter, she would definitely help her Mom out,” Jennifer said.

The best plan would be to take all of Natalie’s money. Jennifer’s eyes were deep and filled with ambition.

Wendy gave a pained smile. “Of course! Outsiders can’t compare to my own daughter. When things get tough, I still have to turn to my own flesh and blood.” A flash of anger crossed Jennifer’s eyes as she looked at Wendy’s pale face, but ultimately, she said nothing.

Wendy mocked. “Jennifer, I’ve raised you, and for you, I even drove away my own daughter and cut off all ties with her. How can I ask her for money after that? Even if I had no shame, I can’t just go ask her for that. I need her, not even for a single day. You were the one I brought up. Is the bond of birth stronger than the bond of upbringing? You really say this just to upset me. Back then, because you faked your kidnapping to frame Natalie, I was furious. To avoid upsetting you, I even refused to acknowledge her as my biological daughter. I’ve gone that far, and now you want me to go find her? How could I possibly do that?”

Wendy was very upset, glaring angrily at Jennifer, who was heartless. Even raising a dog would show more loyalty than Jennifer did. The bitch was even worse.

Nick quickly comforted her, “Wendy, don’t cry. If you’re too embarrassed to go, I’ll go for you. I’ll swallow my pride as your dad and go, okay?”

Wendy sneered. “Ridiculous, the money belongs to her brother. Does she have it? The project just started, and she’s already broke. All my debts have to be cleared by the 10th of next month. By then, everything I’ve given you will be taken back, sold, and the loans repaid.”

Nick got anxious and shouted, “Impossible! Without the company, how am I supposed to live?” He shouted angrily, his face contorted with rage.

There was no affection left between the husband and wife, only the anger of bearing a debt of 350 million dollars.

“Oh my goodness! You are such a troublemaker. You’ve ruined our entire family. Your own company failed, so why drag Nick’s business down too? I’ve always told you, women should stay at home and care for the family, but no, you insisted on showing off. Now the company’s gone and you’re swimming in debt. Do you seriously expect Nick to cover for you? You’re dreaming. Get out of here. That is my house. You’ve lost everything, so don’t think you can cling to Nick any longer. And you actually think Nick will take on your billion-dollar debt? What kind of dream world are you in?”

Sasha burst into tears and cried out, wondering how she would manage her later years now. How did bankruptcy happen just like that? she wondered. Over the years, Wendy had spoiled every member of the Simpson family. Without money, they couldn’t possibly even keep living. It felt like killing them.

Wendy defended herself. “Mom, how can you speak so harshly? I give you so much money every month for living expenses. How can I still be to blame? In business, there are wins and losses. Is failure truly my fault? Someone’s been plotting against me behind the scenes, and I didn’t see it coming. Bastards, how dare they secretly scheme against me! If I ever find out, I’ll kill them.” Jennifer’s eyes flashed with anger.

Seeing this, Wendy felt a bit of satisfaction deep down. Wait. All of you will go down to hell together, she wondered.

Wendy turned around and angrily said to Sasha, “Mrs. Simpson, I don’t want the company to go bankrupt either. I want to manage the company well so that everyone can have a good life, but now the company is gone. Is there any point in saying all that? Can’t we think of a way to pay off the debts first?”