Chapter <b>7 </b>


    Caleb walked over, shot a disgusted look at Madison, then said with pure contempt:[]


    “No wonder you talk such big game–guess you’ve got a thing for trashy sloppy seconds.“[]


    He turned to the reporters:[]


    “Go ahead and publish everything. With Summit Global backing you, nobody’s gonna touch you.“[]


    When he said Summit Global, Tyler’s face went white as a sheet.[]


    That was one of the top five corporations in the world-


    Real estate, tech, entertainment, you name it.[]


    A thousandpanies Tyler’s size couldn’tpete with Summit Global.]


    Madison’s eyes darted around before she pointed at me all snide:]


    “Tyler, now I get why Sophie’s trying to destroy us–she’s got some sugar daddy on the side and wants to take your money to-“]]


    I grabbed a handful of rotten lettuce and shoved it in her mouth:[]


    “Does that mouth do anything besides spew garbage? You two created this whole mess yourselves–now you wanna me me?”


    Madison choked and rolled her eyes back.[]


    Tyler was furious, sneering:[]


    “Real nice, Sophie. Acting all high and mighty, getting everyone to attack us when you’re the one who found yourself a rich boy toy and wants to dump me.“]


    “Even if Madison and I crossed some lines, you’re cheating during our marriage too, so what does that make you-“]


    Before he could finish, Caleb backhanded him so hard he knocked out a tooth.[]


    Caleb grabbed Tyler by the hair and yanked his head back, forcing him to look up:[]


    “Listen up, you piece of shit. I’ve put up with your ass long enough.[]


    You’re fucking trash–don’t you dare disrespect the bond between me and my sister.“]


    “Who the hell do you think you are, treating my sister like garbage?[]


    Let me introduce myself properly–I’m Sophie’s brother, Caleb Johnson!“]


    Madison’s eyes went wide and she was about to say something when Caleb backhanded her too:[]


    “Don’t worry, I didn’t forget about you.[]


    Begging for an ass–kicking like the pathetic bitch you are. ·“0


    Tyler’s parents finally felt bad enough for their son to call 911.]


    Meanwhile, Caleb took me to the hospital for a check–up.


    The doctor said as long as I took my meds and managed stress, my stomach should be fine.[]


    On our way out, we ran into Tyler and his crew.


    I looked Tyler dead in the eye:[]


    “For old time’s sake, I’m giving you three days.]


    Sign over everything–the house, yourpany shares, all of it–or I’ll bankrupt you and bury you in debt so deep you’ll never crawl out.”


    Just as I was getting in the car, Tyler called out:[]


    “Sophie, you think I lied to you? What about all the ways you lied to me?“]


    “You’ve got this powerful brother but never helped me once. And you had the nerve to brag about begging that client for me–you’re the biggest fake of all!<b>“</b><b>]</b><b>] </b>


    “Don’t think Summit Global runs everything. Thatpany is my life’s work–I’m not handing it over. I’ve got an ace up my sleeve!”


    Madison piped up smugly:]


    “That’s right! Tyler’s got the mysterious Mrs. J backing him.]


    This woman’s been amazing <i>to </i>Tyler–gave him startup money, bailed him out whenever he needed cash. Who wins this one is anybody’s guess!”


    I raised an eyebrow:[]


    “Oh really? Well then, this should be interesting.”


    On the drive back, Caleb kept ncing at me like he wanted to say something:[]


    “Sophie, why did you…“]


    I gave him a cold smile:[]


    “Because I want to watch Tyler’s world crumble right in front of his eyes.“[]


    Three dayster, I showed up at Tyler’s office right on schedule.[]


    Caleb had been busy these days.]


    All the clients who were supposed to sign contracts with Tyler’spany suddenly backed out–Summit Global was offering them better deals.


    Inventory was piling up, cash flow was drying up.


    Tyler’spany was circling the drain.[]


    But Tyler wasn’t scared. If anything, he looked smug as hell:


    “I know you’re behind all this, but whatever. I already contacted Mrs. J’s overseas assistant. He said Mrs. <b>J </b>ising to the office today.”


    “Once he gets here, all my problems disappear. You can kiss mypany goodbye.“[]


    I sipped my tea calmly and ignored him.[]


    Tyler thought I was getting nervous, so he got even more cocky.[]


    But after waiting an hour with no sign of his savior, Tyler started getting antsy.[]


    Finally, the office door opened and this blonde, green–eyed guy walked in.[]


    Tyler’s face lit up as he rushed over to shake hands:]


    “Mr. Peterson! Great to meet you<b>, </b>I’m Tyler Stevens. Is Mrs. J here yet?“]


    “Mypany’s in serious trouble–I need Mrs. J to loan me a hundred million. She’s always been generous, so I’m sure that’s pocket change to her.“]


    But Peterson just gave him this weird look, then walked straight over to me and said respectfully:[]


    “Mrs. J, I’vepiled all the investment data from these past years–every dor we’ve given Mr. Stevens and all hispany’s profits. Here’s your report.”


    As Tyler stood there inplete shock, <b>I </b>smiled slowly:


    “Tyler, before you ask me for more money, I think we need to talk about you paying back what you already owe.“]


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