Upon hearing Charles Northwood's words, Tara Jameson chose to stay silent.
She also signaled her parents, who were about to speak, to stay silent.
Auntie Zhou clearly wasn't going to pay the ten thousand yuan. Seeing Charles Northwood being stopped from calling the police, she went ahead and called them herself.
"Let's see what you do next? Such a good young man, and you're actually learning to extort from others."
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Capital Town, Royal Bay Villa—
Alan Morgan held Shirley Grant's hand as they returned to the villa. The two sat at the entrance hall, smiling at each other.
"In a few days, once Gerry settles down, we'll bring him back."
Alan Morgan brushed the hair off Shirley Grant's face.
"Okay."
She smiled as she sat there, looking at Alan Morgan with warmth.
"What are you planning now? What's your next move?"
Alan Morgan wanted to know Shirley Grant's plan.
"I'm planning to find a job first."
Without a job, one can easily become disheartened.
