Chapter 95
"Miss, do you know them?" The driver, stepping out of the vehicle, cast a curious glance towards the two distressed women.
Chloe had utilized the Miller family's extensive intelligence network to gather information on Sharon after Greg's appearance. Now, confronted with the very woman she had investigated, Chloe felt an urge to deny any recognition and retreat. However, witnessing the harsh treatment Sharon and her mother were subjected to, a wave of sympathy washed over her."Very well, just this once. I'll intervene on your behalf, for Ethan's sake,"she resolved.
In the end, Chloe found herself approaching Sharon and her mother,aware that Ethan would not stand idly by if he were to witness such a scene. After all, Sharon was once his wife.
As Chloe neared, Sharon's indignant voice pierced the air. "What on earth do you want from us?"
"What do we want? Your mother is in debt to us for over three hundred thousand dollars from her gambling, and we haven't seen a penny in over a week! If we don't get our money today, you both are coming with us!"The leader of the group, a young man with a threatening demeanor,barked at Sharon.
"Mom! How many times have I warned you against gambling? Remember when you promised to quit after pawning the three pieces of jewelry Ethan gifted me? You swore you would stop! We once had a modest fortune, and now youI've gambled it all away! We're being hounded for debts in the streets!" Sharon's voice was laced with despair as she turned to Gabriella. "I was merely trying my luck. How can you place all the blame on me?I did it for your future!" Gabriella's defense only served to deepen Sharon's bitterness. How had she ended up with such a mother? If her ex-husband had been a nobody, she could have coped. But upon discovering his true identity, instead of luxuriating in wealth, she was left with a divorce. Now, her mother's gambling addiction had driven her to desperation.
Chloe,having overheard their conversation, quickly grasped the situation.She silently berated the mother and daughter, believing they had brought this upon themselves.
"Enough with the tears. If you can't pay up, you're coming with me. You're both decent looking, why not compensate us with your bodies?" The young man's lecherous gaze fell on Sharon, his intentions clear. He was about to signal his men to seize them.
Sharon and Gabriella's screams for help echoed through the air,their pleas falling on deaf ears.
The bystanders dared not intervene, well aware of the reputation the casino gangsters held. Ordinary people couldn't afford to cross them,so they could only observe from a safe distance.
"Stop!" Chloe's voice cut through the chaos.
"You're quite a looker, aren't you? Fancy joining me? Or perhaps you're acquainted with these two and wish to assist them?" The leader's eyes gleamed at the sight of Chloe, his sinister intentions amplified.
"How dare you! Show some respect to the lady!" The driver, having caught up, roared in fury. Before the young man could react, he landed two swift slaps across his face,leaving him stunned.
"What do you think you're doing?"
"Who do you think you are? Daring to interfere with HS Casino's business?
" The young man, regaining his senses, stared at the driver and Chloe in disbelief. Sensing they were not ordinary people, he quickly divulged his
affiliation in an attempt to intimidate them. "Take your men and leave at once! If you don't, I won't just beat you, I'll bring down your casino boss!" The driver scoffed, casually opening his suit jacket to reveal a hint of a firearm to the young man. At a single glance, the young man's eyes fell upon the gun strapped to the
driver's waist. His expression morphed instantly, his face paling as recognition dawned.
"Quick, let's go!" Without a moment's hesitation, he scrambled into the car,his subordinates in tow, and they sped off into the distance.