Herman Hawthorne walked in, holding Zoe Ellsworth's hand. "Pain and suffering compensation? I'm giving her this money so she'll leave this place forever and never come back. It's not some kind of emotional settlement. Besides, I've never denied that I had feelings for your daughter, but after this incident, I've seen her true character. If you don't make a decision today, the four of you won't live to see—" He paused, then uttered two words, "tomorrow morning."
Mrs. Rhodes's expression changed abruptly. "Do you think I'm afraid of your threats and bribes?"
"If you're not afraid, then leave now."
"You—" Mrs. Rhodes was speechless.
Bianca Rhodes looked pale. She slowly walked up to Herman Hawthorne and looked at him. "Do you still love me?"p>Zoe Ellsworth took a deep breath, trying to control her emotions.
"Whether I love you or not, is that even important now?"
