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Across from him sat a young girl , dressed in the uniform of Navoron Restaurant .
Her hands were clasped nervously in front of her as she bowed slightly . She said , “ Trenton , I’ve already advanced six months of my satary Thank you for your concern . ”
Trenton said , “ From what I know , a kidney transplant costs about 150 thousand dollars , not to mention follow – up tare , medication , and hospital fees . Your six – month salary is only 40 thousand dollars .
“ Besides , aren’t you planning to go back to school ? Or do you want to spend the rest of your life as a waitress ? ”
His voice was calm and gentle , but every word hit like a dagger .
Helen clenched her fingers tightly and raised her head . “ Trenton , my dad partnered with your cousin to start a company . He owns shares . Selling them for 300 thousand dollars shouldn’t be a problem . ”
Trenton raised an eyebrow in surprise and said , “ My cousin told me your dad signed a transfer agreement , giving the shares to him . What shares does he have left to sell ? ”
“ What ? ”
Helen’s eyes widened in disbelief . “ That’s impossible ! ”
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Trenton chuckled , pulling out his phone and opening his photo album . He showed her a picture and said , “ Here’s your dad’s signature on the document . ”
Helen glanced at it and didn’t believe it . “ This is fake ! ”
Suddenly , realization dawned on her . “ You set my dad up , didn’t you ? ”
His gaze locked onto her face , his tone dripping with false sympathy . “ A mutual agreement . How could it be a setup ? Helen , you’re a good girl . You wouldn’t just stand by and watch him go without treatment , would you ? I can help you .
“ You know what I’m after . ”
Tears of frustration and anger welled up in Helen’s eyes , her chest tightening with helplessness .
She had noticed the way he looked at her wasn’t right . But her dad refused to believe it .
“ Trenton ? ”
Victor came from the restroom , caught sight of the scene , and strode over . “ What’s going on here ? ” he asked .
Trenton chuckled lightly . “ Victor , I … ”
Victor glanced at Helen , whose eyes were slightly red , and frowned . He said , “ Trenton , your wife stood by you when you had nothing , poured all her savings into your future . It’s wrong for you to do so .
“ Besides , this girl doesn’t seem like someone who’d be involved in this kind of thing . If she’s not willing , just let it go . ”
“ She’ll be willing , ” Trenton said confidently .
“ Helen , don’t forget that I’m on the board of the Stars Group . If I don’t agree , your dad can not undergo kidney transplant
y . ”
A sinister grin spread across his face as he reached out to touch her cheek .
But his hand was stopped halfway .
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Trenton turned his head , only to feel a sharp force twisted his arm . Before he could react , his own hand was slammed across his face with a food sap .
The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the room .
The inertia sent him stumbling back several steps .
The shock wasn’t limited to the three people present . It extended to Gloria’s youngest son , Derek , who had just arrived . His face was dark with anger
Just an hour ago , Gloria suffered a heart attack and was sent to the hospital , which shocked the entire Fletcher family .
Derek , who was preparing for his graduate exams , also hurried to the hospital . After asking around , he learned about Gloria’s heart attack because of Aria , which was extremely ridiculous .
Gloria , who had long suffered from overwork , didn’t blame Aria for the incident . She brushed it off , not even mentioning the 30 million dollar matter .
However , Derek couldn’t let it go . Frustrated , he ordered his driver to take him to Navoron Restaurant , determined to confront Aria .
As soon as he entered the lobby , he witnessed the scene …
Trenton rubbed his cheek , his expression cold briefly before forcing an awkward smile upon seeing Aria . He said , “ Ms. Saxon , hello . ”
His tone carried a hint of anger .
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