Barrett Ridge, who had his eyes closed,
suddenly opened them.
A gleam of clarity broke through the murkiness in his eyes.
Money talks.
He could even smell the fresh aroma of the crisp bills.
"No problem! No problem at all!"
Before Immanuel Ridge could speak, Barrett Ridge took charge, "Immanuel's family background really isn't up to par, we can't be causing trouble for others!"
"But... Dad..."
"Aren't you going to listen to your father?"
Barrett Ridge glared, scaring Immanuel Ridge into silence.
After intimidating his daughter, he looked troubled, "You see, all these relatives, they've watched Anna grow up since she was little, if..."
Today's meal cost them hundreds of thousands.
It was all pooled together by the Ridge Family members.
It had to be paid back.
Although two million wasn't a small amount, there wouldn't be much left after paying it back.
"I understand."
