Chapter 22 - One Hundred Million

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

At first, it was just a guess, but today, it had proven true.

She did not want to have anything to do with the Lu family anymore.

But getting the 100 million was very useful to her.

“No, I can’t give you that much money,” John pushed Shilla behind him and said without hesitation.

Shilla also pointed at her nose and scolded, “In your dreams!”

Roman also came to pull her back. “Grandma has already spoken, and you’re still a member of the Lu family. Don’t you still have to go to school? Why do you need so much money? Lauren, quickly apologize to Mom and Dad.”

Grandma knew that Lauren was in a rage right now, so she knew she could not do anything much and could only call out to Lauren in a low voice.

Look at the three of them, all of their faces.

Lauren smiled. “I just want to say my piece. The Xiao family wants me to marry Xiao Ye. You only got the money because of me. You wanted me to save Sue and you treated me like a commodity after that.”

“Since you find me disgusting, why do you still want to make use of me? The Lu family has quite a lot of assets. In the future, you will be able to call the shots in C City riding on the Xiao family. I only want this 100 million. Is that too much?”

Lauren stood in front of John.

John was strong. She could be even stronger than him.

She did not panic the entire time. Her attitude did not change. Even if she was shameless, she knew how to do it.

If she could not get the money, she would not leave.

These people were in a stalemate. It was fine as long as their bad deeds were exposed.

Anyway, she was not the one who was in the wrong.

“Lauren, what are you planning now? You have stirred up so much trouble in this family ever since you came back. What do you want to do now?” John scolded angrily. There was no kindness in his eyes towards Lauren at all.

Lauren scoffed, “What can I do? What’s wrong with me wanting something that belongs to me? Now that I know, I’m only taking back what belongs to me.”

“If you still want to stay in the Lu family and go to school, you’d better behave yourself!” John ordered in a deep voice.

“Do you think the Lu family is the imperial palace? Even if you don’t care about me going to school, the Xiao family will. If you don’t give me 100 million today, then I can only go back and look for my husband.”

“Since the Xiao family can offer 200 million betrothal gift for me, if I make a request to them, do you think they will refuse or agree?” Lauren smiled coldly.

“You –“

This time, it was John’s turn to be angry.

He had seen clearly how Master Xiao had brought people to protect Lauren that day.

Later on, he had singled out Lauren and increased the amount of money.

Who would not be tempted by 200 million?

Now, he was going to give 100 million to someone who had nothing to do with him. Who would not be heartbroken?

However, he could not afford to offend the Xiao family.

“I’ll give you 100 million. From now on, you have nothing to do with the Lu family!” John made his stance clear.

“Okay.” Lauren did not want to stay anyway, so she responded very quickly.

With the money in her hands, Lauren left.

Even if Shilla and John were unwilling, there was nothing they could do.

“What are you two not satisfied with? Now that Lauren had saved Sue and brought you 100 million yuan in wealth, I think it’s not too much for her to want this 100 million yuan.” Grandma pulled a long face. She could not stand the two of them.

“Mom, how much did Shilla suffer back then? I was already merciful enough not to kill her back then.” John supported Shilla, his face full of hostility.

“Then did you ever think that if it weren’t for her today, would Sue have been cured? Could you have gotten this 100 million yuan? John, what did I teach you? Since you didn’t want this child to die back then and gave her the Lu surname, you shouldn’t be acting like this now!” After Grandma reprimanded him, she turned around and left without looking back.

Shilla’s face was dark. “I really don’t know what kind of drug that wretched girl gave your mom to make her so protective of her. I think there’s no need to wait anymore. Some things should be brought forward!”

“… Okay.”

John’s expression was serious. He struggled but eventually agreed.

…

Lauren returned to the Xiao family’s home.

When she passed through the cobblestone path, she saw Xiao Mu sitting on a rattan chair by the pond.

When Xiao Mu saw her walk over, he stood up from the rattan chair. “It must be inconvenient for you run errands alone. With my brother’s situation, he really can’t accompany you at all times.”

Xiao Mu’s voice was slow, and the corners of his mouth curled into a smile. He was full of ridicule.

“It’s just a small matter. I can handle it,” Lauren replied nonchalantly.

Xiao Mu did not intend to end the topic just like that and chased after her. “Lauren, what kind of happiness can my brother bring you? Why don’t you be with me? I’ll definitely treat you better than my brother does!”

At the dining table, she had already seen Xiao Mu’s true colors. She did not expect him to be so shameless!

“No matter what your intentions are, please don’t provoke me!” Lauren warned with a cold voice.

“Your words are a little strange. After all, we are a family. I should help my brother do things that he can’t do..”