Chapter 36
“Forget it. Let’s not talk about that.” Katie suddenly changed the subject. “Jodie, you and Benjamin are both your grandpa’s grandkids. Since he paid for your education, shouldn’t he help Benjamin out now that he’s getting married?”
Without waiting for Angeline to respond, she continued, “Jodie, can’t you help persuade your grandpa? We’re family, and we really don’t want things to escalate to the point of tarnishing your grandpa’s and your reputation on television.
“Isn’t your grandpa a college professor? If this gets out, it’ll ruin his reputation as an educator.”
Angeline’s face darkened. “What do you want?”
“I heard that colleges provide a house for professors, right? Tell your grandpa to transfer the ownership of the house to Benjamin. If he doesn’t have one, ask him to buy Benjamin a villa in Oceanford. Also, buy a car worth half a million for him.” Katie started making requests.
“It’s not that we want the car, but this is the bride’s family’s request. They also asked for wedding gifts worth 660 thousand dollars. Your mom is your grandpa’s only daughter. Now that your mom is gone, your grandpa only has Benjamin left. So, isn’t his everything meant for Benjamin?
“If your mom knows that he holds onto so much money and doesn’t help Benjamin, even avoiding him, she won’t rest in peace in heaven.”
“You tortured my mom and caused her death! If Mr. Lawson Senior helps you, then she’ll truly not rest in peace. “Angeline spoke calmly.
“Give me the phone!” Unable to hold back his anger, George snatched the phone and launched into a tirade.” Jodie Emmerson! Have I given you too much respect? Don’t think I don’t know that you’re telling the Lawson old man to avoid Benjamin just to get your hands on his house and money!
“Let me tell you. The Lawson old man’s house and money belong to Benjamin. Don’t you dare think you can have them, you shameless, worthless bitch! I’ll kill you!”
“Don’t talk nonsense! When this brat was 12, we took a five thousand dollar deposit from the Wyatts, but your useless sister couldn’t bring Jodie back. I had to cough up 600 dollars to settle the matter,” Juliet interrupted George anxiously.
“This time, we took 30 thousand dollars from the Morgan crip. We promised to bring Jodie back to bear kids for him. If you kill her, we’ll have to compensate him! He’s not someone we can mess around with.”
“This worthless bitch is alive because of me, so I have the right to decide if she lives or dies!”
After roaring at Juliet, George commanded Angeline on the phone, “Call the Lawson old man now. If he doesn’t give Benjamin the house, wedding gifts, and a car, I’ll kill you! You shameless slut who tries to covet your brother’s inheritance!”
George’s voice dripped with malice, a chilling reminder of the mistreatments Angeline and her mother endured in the cellar. It starkly contrasted with his usual facade of kindness to outsiders.
“It seems like seven years of prison haven’t been enough for you. If you kill me, you’ll get the death penalty. You took 30 thousand dollars from the Morgan crip to sell me. This is human trafficking. If you really succeed, you’ll get a heavy sentence as the seller.”
Angeline had already gotten the recording she wanted and didn’t want to engage with the Emmersons any longer, so she hung up the phone.
