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    Sheppard finally turned his attention to Marissa. With a dismissive snort, he said, “You’ve offended Remy, but because he sees you as just a naive girl, he’s prepared to offer you a way out.”


    “Oh?” Marissa raised an eyebrow. “What kind of way out?”


    Under Marissa’s intense stare, which seemed to pierce right through him, Sheppard looked away ufortably before continuing, “Even though it’s well-known that your marriage to Connor is a sham, you’re still his legal wife. Remy wants to maintain Connor’s dignity and will spare you the consequences. If we, the Sanchez family, hand over the ‘Birds Pay Homage’ painting and sever all ties with Tiffany, Remy will let this whole thing slide.”


    As Sheppard finished his statement, Marissa scoffed. Remy was certainly cunning. First, he sent Dunbar to intimidate the Sanchez family, and now he was using Sheppard to persuade them to abandon Tiffany, using the excuse of her marriage to Connor. This way, Remy hoped to acquire the painting without spending a dime. Without ‘Birds Pay Homage,’ the Sanchez family’s business would crumble and likely fall into the hands of the Clifford family. Remy’s n was to destroy the Sanchez family without directly attacking Connor


    Marissa figured it out quickly, and it wasn’t long before the rest of the Sanchez family did too. After listening to Sheppard, everyone was upset


    Ruth scoffed and asked, “Sheppard, how does it benefit you if the Sanchez family falls apart?” Caught off guard by her question, Sheppard asked, “Ruth, what are you implying?”


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    Ruth scoffed again. “Has Remy promised you something? What’s in it for you if you convince us to hand over ‘Birds Pay Homage’ and push Tiffany out of the family?”


    “Ruth, stop making up stories!” Sheppard retorted. “I’m doing this for the good of our family. If we don’tply with Remy, we’re going to suffer serious consequences!”


    “Even if we suffer serious consequences, we will not abandon Tiffany or surrender ‘Birds Pay Homage,''” Ruth said resolutely. “Sheppard, if you’re worried about getting dragged down, you should distance yourself from us now!”


    “You—” Sheppard was too angry to respond. Pointing at Marissa, he questioned Ruth, “Are you willing to sacrifice all the property my brother left behind for such a stupid girl? Don’t forget, I have shares in the Sanchez family’s assets too. I have a say in it!”


    “But I’m in charge of the family, and the decision is mine to make!” Daryl interjected. “Uncle, if you’re afraid of being implicated, you can sell your shares before the masterpiece appreciation event.”


    “How dare you!” Sheppard was too infuriated to think of a proper response. “Insane! You are all insane!”


    “I think you’re the one who’s insane, Grandpa Sheppard!” Le retorted, her lips twisted in disdain. “As a member of the Sanchez family, siding with our enemy makes you either insane or foolish.”


    “You little brat! I’ll beat you!” Sheppard lifted his crutch, poised to strike Le


    Shaun stepped in and caught the crutch. “Grandpa Sheppard, if you feel like beating someone, save it for the kids at your own home. Stay out of our family matters!”


    Rachel sneered. “Sheppard, you have no authority to punish Le. We’re not surrendering ‘Birds Pay Homage,’ nor are we expelling Tiffany. Just give up!”


    Marissa was deeply touched. The Sanchez family was ready to stand up to Remy’s threats to defend her. They cared for her deeply. How could she ever let them down? She faced Sheppard and said, “Grandpa Sheppard, could you please ry a message to Remy for me?”


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