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    Sharon responded almost reflexively. Meanwhile, Katelyn’s expression darkened. The audacity of the Bailey family shocked her again and again, leaving her at a loss for words. Sharon just couldn’t seem to get it right! Frustration rendered Lise speechless.


    Now, she found herself more irritated with Sharon than with Katelyn. Was Sharon always this rash? Why did she have to provoke Katelyn? With Sharon causing so many issues, Lise was left to clean up the mess.


    Though she had only been back with the Bailey family for a short time, she already regretted her return due to the endless problems.


    Katelyn wore a smile at the corner of her mouth, and the expression in her eyes became colder. She pointed at herself and asked in disbelief, “Are you suggesting I should borrow money to cover your debts?”


    Sharon gritted her teeth. Their conversation had finally reached the point. She sat on the bed and blurted out, “Yes, isn’t that Aimee woman very wealthy? Plus, you’ve been close to Vincenttely, haven’t you? Just ask them, and they’ll surely lend you the money. Once thepany stabilizes, I’ll pay you back.”


    At this point, Katelyn fully grasped their desperate intent to extract funds from her today. Their greed and shamelessness knew no bounds. Lise winked at Sharon. They were in a position where they needed help, so they couldn’t afford to be too forceful. Turning back to Katelyn, Lise sighed once more.


    “Katelyn, try not to overthink it. The Bailey family is really backed into a corner right now. Thepany is the culmination of our parents’ lifelong efforts. You wouldn’t want to see it fail, would you?”


    “For thest time, that’s your problem,” Katelyn replied, her eyes growing colder. “If you don’t have money, why don’t you go borrow some yourselves?”


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    She had resolved never to soften her heart toward the Baileys again. This visit to the hospital had been a mistake—one she intended to learn from going forward. Katelyn turned to leave.


    Panic surged in Sharon immediately. If Katelyn walked out, how would they secure the money? What a stubborn girl! Why couldn’t she just y along?


    She abruptly threw off the covers and got out of bed. Facing Katelyn, she yelled, “If you don’t lend me the money today, I’ll jump from this window! Haven’t I raised you for years? Is it too much to ask for this small favor?”


    Katelyn instinctively turned around, only to see Sharon rushing toward the window. They were on the…


    Sharon had already leaned half her body out the window. The wind whipped around her, terror evident in her eyes. Her hands clung to the window frame, shaking with fear yet determined. She locked eyes with Katelyn.


    “If I die, the media will me you. By that time, you won’t be able to live a peaceful life.”


    Lise’s eyes widened in shock. She dashed to her mother, pleading, “What are you doing? This is too dangerous—please, get down!”


    Sharon said resolutely, “Thepany is all I have left. If it fails, I have nothing to live for.”


    Panic evident in her voice, Lise turned to Katelyn, saying, “Katelyn, please. Do you really want to see Mom do something so…”


    With aplicated look in her eyes, Katelyn didn’t know what to say at that moment. From her initial yacting to this emotional extortion, Sharon had proven she would stop at nothing to get her way.


    Katelyn’s sense of desperation deepened. She took out a bank card from her purse and ced it on the table.


    “Use whatever’s on this card. Don’t bother repaying me. Just know, if you’re in my life again, I won’t hold back.”


    With those final words, she walked out firmly.


    A fleeting gleam of triumph appeared in Sharon’s and Lise’s eyes. Sharon hurriedly climbed back inside, holding the bank card, a smug look on her face.


    “I knew it! Katelyn can’t stand firm when pushed. She was bound to give in.”


    Lise grinned, barely containing her excitement, saying, “This is great! With this, we can solve our family’s problems. Let’s see how much we have!”


    They left the hospital in high spirits, heading straight for the bank.


    But as they inserted the card into the ATM and saw the bnce, their expressions froze. Sharon’s disbelief was evident as she eximed, “Am I seeing this right?”


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