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But Lisa avoided my question and directly said.
"Considering your past relationship with Emily,we can settle this privately."
"Secrecy fee,mental damage compensation for Emily's cousin,consolation fee..."
My former mother-in-law listed a whole bunch of compensations I had never heard of before,and finally concluded-pay 5 million,and this matter would be over.
Damn it!You can't just keep plucking the same sheep until it's bald.
"First of all,this is clearly your scheme.And asking for 5 million is extortion.I can sue you back."
I said this,hoping to scare them off.
But they didn't seem to care at all.
"You still have the nerve to sue us?It's already good that we don't sue you!"
"Anyway,you think it over.We'll only give you one day to consider.Five million,not a penny less."
"You did that to Emily's cousin.If you don't compensate us,you won't have a good time."
"After one day,if you don't transfer the money,we'll not only sue you but also expose you.Then you'll be on the news!"
After saying that,Emily's family didn't give me any chance to refute and left directly.
I was alone in the private room of the restaurant.Even after a long time,my legs were still weak.
This time,they had really got me by the throat.
I'm not afraid of them suing me.The law is just,and as long as there's an investigation,the truth will definitely come out.
But being exposed is a different matter.
Today's media don't have very high moral standards.As long as there's traffic,they'll expose anything.
Moreover,they have"solid evidence"photos.Once exposed,the hospitals and other institutions that cooperate with me will probably avoid me.
At that time,it will definitely have a great impact on my business.
But 5 million!If I take it out,the company will have no cash flow left.
I couldn't help but regret my impulsiveness just now.Looking at the business card in my hand,I wished I could tear it up as if it were Lily.
Just as I was about to do that,my eyes were attracted to the bottom of the card.
Early the next morning,my former mother-in-law asked me to come to her house to have a good talk.
I went there for lunch.The dishes on the table were surprisingly few.
Perhaps because our relationship had already reached this point,everyone,including Emily,had a cold expression.
"So,did you bring the money?"
Before I even sat down,my former mother-in-law asked impatiently.
I was really troubled.
"Aunt,I admit this matter.But you see,the truth is not really like that.How about reducing it a bit?Two million,okay?"
As soon as I made my proposal,Tom slapped the table and stood up suddenly.
"No way.We said yesterday that it's five million,not a penny less."
"Jack,you're such a big boss.You surely can't be short of 5 million,right?"
"Think it through.Don't blame us for not warning you.If this is settled privately,you can still be your boss in the future."
"But if you insist on being stubborn,we won't get the money,and we'll make sure you don't have a single good day."
I remembered Tom's current face,but I didn't respond to him.Instead,I continued to look at my former mother-in-law.
She nodded in agreement.
"Jack,just like Tom said,it's five million.If you pay,everything will be fine.If you don't,don't blame us for being ruthless.You made the mistake first."
I sighed.
"Aunt,I also want to protect my reputation,but I really can't come up with 5 million all at once.The company has to keep some cash flow and pay the employees'salaries."
"Don't tell me that.That's your problem.Anyway,if I don't see the money today,I'll immediately ask Emily's cousin to sue you and expose your lecherous appearance."
My former mother-in law glared at me viciously and threatened.
Although I was angry,I could only say.
