Chapter 32 % Emmas POVI Oh ? How exactly did I become the one to save your family ? I asked , a half smile playing on my lips as I watched them continue their little performance ! My dad cleared his throat , trying to sound all serious as he said , Emma , look , our familys bankrupt , and the Reeds are in trouble too .
If it werent for your relationship with Mr.
Thompson … with Mr.
Thompson , our family might also … He didnt finish the sentence , but the meaning was crystal clear.
Now that they knew Chases true identity and realized I was linked to a wealthy man , they were crawling to flatter me .
They wanted me to speak up for them in front of Chase , to save them somehow How pathetic .
These were the same people whod treated me like dirt before , and now , just because they knew I was connected to someone nich , they thought I was their ticket out .
Without thinking , I slapped them both .
They stood there , frozen , their hands covering their faces , unable to process what had just happened .
You you dare hit us ! they sputtered .
Tim hitting you both of you snobbish bastards ! I snapped , my voice thick with rage .
You treated me like garbage before , and now that you know Ive got ties to a rich man , you come crawling ? Your skins thicker than city walls I pulled out the severance agreement Id prepared earlier and slammed it down in front of them .
Sign it .
From now on , were done .

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No more ties , no more dealings .
Never again : They looked at the agreement , their faces draining from green to pale .
My mom started crying , her voice cracking with desperation .
Emma , were family ! How could you be so heartless ? !! I stared at her coldly , my heart as empty as it had ever been.X Once , I longed for the warmth of a family , but now , all I wanted was to break free from this endless cycle of manipulation .
I exchanged a glance with Chase , and he got it right away .
!! He pulled out his phone and dialed a number .
Hello , is this Attomey David Jones ? Ive got a case for you .
A couple of dead beats They owe money and are suspected of fraud There was a pause for a moment before Chase added , Yeah , the evidence is solid , and the amounts huge .
Honestly , itd be best if they rotted in jail .
He raised his voice intentionally , making sure Emmas parents heard every word loud and clear .
As soon as my mom heard the word jail , her legs gave out and she collapsed to the floor with a loud thud .
Emma , please ! Dont sue us ! Well sign , well sign , please just dont send us to jail ! she cried , her voice breaking .
My dad knelt beside her , tears streaming down his face .
Emma , we know we were wrong Please , just forgive us this once ! Well never do it again ! Looking down at them , I felt nothing but disgust .
They werent begging for forgiveness because they truly regretted their actions- they were terrified of facing the consequences .
Sign it , I said coldly .
They trembled as they signed their names on the severance agreement .
I took it , checked it carefully , and once I was sure everything was in order , I nodded in satisfaction .
hip whatsoever I said , my voice unwavering From today , we have no relationship And with that , I turned and walked out , leaving my family behind without a second glance In the car , Chase gently held my hand , his voice soft as he comforted me .
Dont be upset .
l over now I smiled , feeling a wave of relief wash over me .
I leaned in and wrapped my arms around him , planting a passionate kiss on his lips .
Honey , youre so amazing ! I purred , like a lazy little cat nuzzling into him Chase chuckled , fondly patting my head .
Silly girl , this is nothing Then , with a playful gleam in his eyes , he added , But , how do you plan to reward me ? I blushed , giving him a light punch on the arm .
Youre impossible , I muttered , but I couldnt hide the smile tugging at my lips .