The Billionaire's Dangerous Redemption (by Claire Winters) novel Chapter 62

62 The Fifty Million Demand

My hands trembled as I clutched my phone. The missed call notification from Sebastian glared back at me, but Weihaos accusations still rang in my ears. I couldn’t

Jace Sebastian right now

My office door creaked open again: I flinched, expecting another round of Weibao’s anger but it was only my assistant

Ms. Shaw your cousin Kevin is here to see you. He seems upset.

Another cousin? My heart sank further. “Send him in.

Kevin stormed in, his face a mask of barely contained fury. Unlike Weihao’s explosive

anger. Kevin’s was cold and calculated. His eyes locked on mine as he approached my

desk

Tm guessing you’ve heard about Aunt Mei?” I asked, bracing myself

This isn’t about Aunt Mei. His voice was tightly controlled. “It’s about my mother”

I blinked in confusion. “Vera? What about her?”

“You don’t know?” Kevin’s laugh was bitter. “Of course you don’t. Too busy with your

fashion empire and billionaire boyfriend.”

Kevin, just tell me what’s going on. My patience was wearing thin after Weihno’s

BLACK

Be slammed a financial report on my desk “My father is blaming her for the company’s financat crisis. He s using the money she loaned you as proof that she s been

mismanaging hunds.

My blood ran cold “What?”

Berhember that ten million she gave you for your company launch? Dad’s lawyers are using that as evidence that she’s been making unauthorized financial decisors that

put the company at risk

stood up, shock coursing through me

cursing through me “But that was her personal monext And she’s

the CPO–she has every right

According to my father, she didn’t follow proper protocols. He’s using this to force her off the board and out of the company, Kevin’s voice cracked. And out of their

marriage

“No. The word came out as a whisper. This couldn’t be happening.

“Yes” Kevin’s eyes flashed with anger “Your problems are spreading like poison, Hazel. First Aunt Mei, now my mother

My mind raced as I processed this new crisis. “Have you talked to Vera?

“She won’t answer my calls. I think she’s too ashamed to face anyone.

Timmediately reached for my phone, scrolling to Vera’s number. She picked up after one ring, as if she’d been staring at her phone.

“Hazel. Her voice was hollow, nothing like her usual vibrant tone.

“Vera, Kevin’s here. He told me what’s happening. Why didn’t you call me?”

“I didn’t want to burden you with more problems. A bitter laugh escaped her. “You have enough on your plate.”

“Tell me everything.” I demanded, putting the call on speaker for Kevin’s benefit.

“There’s not much to tell. The company’s been struggling for years–Richard’s terrible decisions finally caught up with us. We’re nearly bankrupt.” Her voice broke. “And now he’s blaming me to save his own reputation.”

“But the loan to me-”

Was just the excuse he needed. The real issue is that we’re fifty million in debt with investors threatening lawsuits. She sounded defeated, broken. “He’s painting me as the villain to protect himself”

My hands clenched into fists. This sounded sickeningly familiar–a husband befraying his wife, blaming her for his failures, leaving her to suffer alone. Just like what happened to my mother.

History was repeating itself before my eyes. The same pain, the same injustice, this

time happening to the woman who had saved me from my darkest moments.

won’t let him do this to you I said firmly Tm coming over right now?

“No. Hazel

“This isn’t a discussion. I’ll be there in twenty minutes. Lended the call and turned to Kevin. I need all the financial details you can get Documents, reports, anything

Kevin stared at me, surprised by my sudden decisiveness. “What are you planning?

To save your mother from suffering the same fate as mine

I gathered my things quickly, mind racing. I wouldn’t let another woman in my life be destroyed by a manipulative man. Not when I had the resources to help.

“I’ll text you what I have, Kevin said, new determination in his voice. “But Hazel, this isn’t just about money. Dad’s already turned the board against her.”

“One problem at a time,” I replied, grabbing my purse. “First, we stabilize the financial

situation.’

“Do you have any idea how much money we’re talking about?”

I looked him straight in the eyes. “How much do you need?”

Kevin ran a hand through his hair, looking pained. “Ten million would help temporarily, but-

“I can get that by tomorrow.”

His eyes widened in shock. “Are you serious?”

“Deadly serious. I reached for my phone, ready to make calls. “I have investments I can liquidate.

Kevin’s laugh was hollow. “Ten million won’t be enough, Hazel. It would barely cover immediate expenses.

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