Chapter 424
Although the Carews lived in a decent residential area and always used expensive items which gave
people the impression that they were quite rich it was all a lie. Their lives were not as morous as
they made it out to be.
Marvin inherited some properties from the older generation, but those properties were not in prime
locations. It would be difficult for him to sell them should he need some cash.
Over the years, Marvin rented out those properties to other people, but the rent received was only a
drop in the bucket for his family’s expenses; it was not enough to satisfy the family’s vanity and their
penchant for keeping up with the Joneses.
Previously, they could count on Sherlyn’s acting money to live a morous life but now she was
canceled and could no longer get an acting job. In other words, they were doing nothing but frittering
away whatever little fortune they had left.
The engagement gifts given by Jeremy were their only hope to continue living their morous life so it
stood to reason they would be unwilling to let Corinne take them back.
Marvin tried his hardest to free himself from his youngest daughter’s restraint. However, no matter how
much force he exerted, he could not shake free from her. He – who always treated women as less than
would never stand for this kind
of humiliation.
“You ungrateful child! Isn’t it enough that you forgot all about me after you married into a wealthy family
but now you want to take back the engagement gifts? Well, let me tell you
something, don’t even think about it! Since time immemorial, the engagement gifts were given to the
bride’s parents and do you know why? It’s because the father alone has the right to decide how the
engagement gifts would be used so you better let go of my hand now!”
Instead of letting him go, Corinne tightened her grip around Marvin’s wrist. “Mister Carew, I’m going to
ask you onest time. Are we or are we not going to have a little talk in private?
Marvin gritted his teeth in pain, feeling that the bones in his wrist were about to be crushed. He never
knew Corinne — who seemed so powerless to him was so strong.
“Fine! Just let go of me and we can talk in my study!”
Only then did Corinne let go of his wrist. She then smiled and said, “Good. Let’s go to your study then.
Please lead the way.”
Marvin shook his wrist to drive out the soreness. He then red at Corinne angrily before turning
around to take her upstairs to the study.
Sherlyn was a little worried that Corinne would brainwash Marvin with her sweet words so she stopped
him and said anxiously, “Dad, don’t listen to her. There’s no need for you to have a little talk with her.
The only way to deal with an
ungrateful and heartless daughter as she is to chase her out of the house.”
Marvin frowned. He was not in agreement with Sherlyn. No matter how presumptuous Corinne was,
she was still Jeremy’s wife. Chasing her out of the house would not be a problem. He was more afraid
of what woulde next should she go home crying to Jeremy. He could not afford to be beaten up by
Jeremy’s men again.
Lilliana was also worried about leaving Marvin alone with Corinne. ‘Who knows what trick that girl’s
hiding up her sleeves this time,’ she thought.
“Marvin, I think Corinne,” she started to say but Marvin simply waved her away as if she was some kind
of annoying fly. “That’s enough! The two of you shouldn’t meddle in this. If she wants to talk then let her
talk! I, for one, want to see what she has to say for herself!”
Both Sherlyn and Lilliana were speechless. They failed to stop Marvin and Corinne and could only
watch as the two of them went up to the study.
In the study.
Marvin sat down behind the desk authoritatively and asked with a straight face, “Well, spit it out now.
What do you want to talk to me about?”
Without waiting for an invitation, Corinne pulled out a chair and sat down. “Mister Carew, be honest
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