When she heard the word "wife," Avery Wells almost bit her tongue. Fortunately, these people listened to her words and didn't insist on selling her. But who was Ethan Blackwood? He was known as the "Tycoon" in New York. He acted decisively and ruthlessly, and was merciless to those who offended him. If Avery Wells really married him, and his wife was kidnapped, he would definitely not let them go.
The scar-faced men considered this and decided to take Avery Wells to the Wells family. If Avery Wells was really Ethan Blackwood's wife, the Wells family would never let anything happen to her. Lucas Wells owed them money, and they had to pay it back, even if they didn't want to.
Harrison Wells and Victoria Wells had suffered at the hands of Ethan Blackwood that morning, and they blamed everything on their daughter, Avery Wells. When several scar-faced men brought Avery Wells to the door of the Wells family, the couple were thinking about how to make her pay the price.
"Lucas Wells owes us 280,000 dollars. You must pay it back immediately, or your daughter will die today!" Mr. Wells was shocked. He didn't expect the other party to come to their door. He protected his wife and said coldly, "This wicked girl has nothing to do with us anymore. Why did you come here?"
Seeing that Mr. Wells didn't recognize them, the scar-faced man was very annoyed. "Didn't she already marry the big boss of the Blackwood family? It is said that you also received a lot of benefits. Are you sure you won't pay back the money?" Moreover, this 280,000 dollars was just the gambling debt and interest owed by Lucas Wells. If the Wells family didn't pay it back, who would?
"Mind your own business and get out of here!" Mrs. Wells refused to even look at Avery Wells with disgust. Before the door closed, Avery Wells lowered her voice and spoke to Mr. Wells. "Mr. Wells, Mrs. Wells, this money was owed by Lucas Wells. If something were to happen to me because of someone from the Wells family, do you think everyone in the Wells family can protect themselves from Ethan Blackwood?"
She never thought that one day she would be at odds with her parents. Mr. Wells and his wife turned pale. Even the usually obedient Avery Wells was now threatening them. "You wicked girl! How dare you use the fate of the Wells family to threaten your parents who raised you?" "What kind of sin did we commit in our past life to raise such a heartless and ruthless person like you? We should have drowned you in the river when you were born!"
The couple's outrageous words made the scarred men nearby unable to bear it anymore. One of them stood up and said, "The one who owes the money is Lucas Wells. Why are you blaming this girl instead of scolding that kid? You're just as bad as him. I think you're the heartless and ruthless ones." "Who do you think you are to interfere in our family affairs? If you still want to get your money, shut up!" Mr. Wells glared at the man who spoke and looked at Avery Wells as if he wanted to burn her with his eyes.
"And you, if it weren't for you today, my hand wouldn't have been injured by that guy named Ethan Blackwood. " "You're getting bold now, causing trouble outside and not going to ask him for money? You only know how to come to us for help when you have problems. Do I owe you anything in this lifetime?" Avery Wells fell silent. In her eyes, everything came with a price. Her brother owed money and it had to be repaid. She didn't say a word.
Although she had severed ties with her family, she still felt uneasy at this moment. Her eyes were watery, and a tear fell down her cheek. It was her who paid for her elder brother's gambling debts, not anyone else. She was the youngest daughter who was disliked, ignored, and looked down upon by her parents.
When did she ever cause trouble outside? Was it her fault that Mr. Wells got his wrist broken today? Feeling wronged, disappointed, and heartbroken, all these negative emotions surged up in Avery Wells like a frenzy. For the first time in twenty years, she felt so wronged. Her heart was pierced by thousands of arrows, causing her pain.
Her parents' cold and indifferent faces were so close yet so far away. Avery Wells finally realized that some children were truly destined to be estranged from their parents, just like her. She closed her eyes and when she opened them again, there was only a dim light in her eyes. She looked at them and said calmly, "Mr. Wells, Mrs. Wells, since you are unwilling to pay this money, why don't we make a deal?"
"You heartless wolf, what right do you have to make a deal with us?" Mr. Wells interrupted coldly, not giving Avery Wells a chance to speak.
Avery Wells had never seen such a "cruel" look in a man's eyes, especially not in the eyes of someone who should have been a kind father. In her mind, the man who was supposed to be her father had truly taken disgust to the extreme.
Mrs. Wells also said, "Alright, this wicked girl has nothing to do with our family anymore. If you want money, find another way, don't come and disturb our family again, just leave."
The couple turned around and were about to go inside. The scarred men who had brought Avery Wells were shocked by the couple's complete disregard for their daughter's safety.
"Hey!" Someone spoke up, wanting to stop Mr. and Mrs. Wells. Don't they want their daughter anymore? Are there really parents in this world who are so heartless? Even if they don't want her, shouldn't they at least pay back the 280,000 dollars in principal and interest that Lucas Wells owes?
Just as they were speaking, Avery Wells also spoke up. "Mr. Wells, Mrs. Wells, you haven't heard me out yet. How do you know that there is no chance for a deal?"
Avery Wells' expression was too cold and indifferent, as if she no longer had any feelings towards the couple in front of her.
"What right do you have?" Mr. Wells' words were icy, and he didn't want to listen anymore.
"I have the right!" Avery Wells' voice suddenly became cold and stern as she stared at the couple who refused to stop, "Don't forget, besides me, there won't be anyone else who can help the Wells family get out of their current situation."
As soon as these words were spoken, the couple who were about to close the door stopped in their tracks.
"Do you think we are fools? If Ethan Blackwood really valued you, how could they have caught you?" It was precisely because of this that Mr. Wells did not show any mercy to Avery Wells.
Avery Wells knew that her words could not withstand scrutiny. Mr. Wells was not wrong. In Ethan Blackwood's eyes, she was just a toy for trading. But if she didn't save herself now, she didn't know what her fate would be.
Looking at the sneer in Mr. Wells' eyes and the mockery at the corner of Mrs. Wells' mouth, Avery Wells took a deep breath and said, "I got my marriage certificate with Ethan Blackwood this morning, and he helped me pay my tuition in the afternoon. I was going to take a taxi back to the Blackwood family after completing the enrollment procedures myself. I didn't expect to run into them on the way."
"You have already experienced Ethan Blackwood's methods this morning. These people are afraid to meet him, so they sent me here. If it weren't for this, do you think I would want to see you?"
"Of course, I don't expect you to pay for me by telling you all this. After all, I have known you for a long time, and I know what kind of people you are better than anyone else."
Dreaming that they would pay to save her? That was impossible. Avery Wells had never thought of it that way. She knew her position in the family very well.
"Avery Wells, you wicked girl, you..." Hearing her words, Mr. Wells' lips trembled with anger, and he rushed forward to raise his hand to hit Avery Wells.
In response, Avery Wells' face did not show any fear. "Mr. Wells, don't be in a hurry to use your hands." She met Mr. Wells' angry gaze and smiled lightly, "If you really hit me with that slap, I can't guarantee that the Wells family can survive tonight."