But where was she going to get two hundred million?


    She had invested all that money in real estate.


    She forced a smile and said, “Mom, maybe Sarah had an emergency. If you give her some time, perhaps she''ll be able to repay the two hundred million.”


    "Joanna, I went to the police station to see her this morning, and she refused to say a word. It''s infuriating! How could I have nurtured such an ungrateful wretch? Even a dog would wag its tail at us. I raised a scorpion.”


    "Joanna, I''m giving her ten days. If she doesn''t return the money within ten days, I will ask the court to enforce the judgment."


    “I heard Sarah''s husband is azy good-for-nothing. If he finds out his wife has two hundred million, Sarah''s fate will likely be even worse."


    Joanna frowned. She had never underestimated Wendy; the woman had a sharp mind for business.


    She had learned a great deal from her.


    "Mom, we still have ten days, right? Don''t worry, let''s just wait and see."


    “Joanna, take care of yourself. There are so many bad people out there, you can never be too careful. You must be cautious when you''re out there."


    Joanna''s face paled further, her expression twisting into a snarl. Why did that sound like Wendy was talking about her?


    Her voice grew colder. "I understand, Mom. I have something to take care of here, so I''ll hang up now."


    Wendy smiled. “Alright, Joanna. Stay safe.”


    Back in Wendy''s office.


    After hanging up, a crazed smile spread across her face.


    The little witch wanted to y financial games with her? In her dreams.


    Within ten days, Joanna would undoubtedly return that two hundred million. No


    matter who was backing her, Wendy would get that money back, everyst cent of


    it.


    She stood by the window, looking out at the world with a heavy heart. To save herpany, to protect her parents'' lifelong work, she had even given up on her four sons,


    Thinking back to her younger self, she had been incredibly brave, having five children.


    Nathan truly had no heart. She saw it all clearly now.


    Nathan loved no one but himself.


    He would sacrifice anyone for money, including his mistress and Joanna.


    He had hit her once. Next time, she would make Joanna go crying to him.


    For now, she had to cut off the funding for his illegitimate child.


    Wendy narrowed her eyes. It seemed it was time to have a frank discussion with Natalie.


    She knew Natalie held a grudge, but she also knew Natalie had a soft spot. She yearned for a mother''s love, but what had she done?


    She had personally pushed away her own daughter to raise a pack of animals. "Mom." Colin limped into the office.


    Wendy turned to look at him, her eyes icy. "What are you doing here? Get out."


    Colin froze, stunned by his mother''s coldness "Mom, what do you mean by that. I was just trying to teach Natalie a lesson. She''s fine, isn''t she? Is that any reason to be so angry with me?"


    Wendy walked back to her desk and pressed the inte. "Lindsay, post an official announcement. I am


    severing ties with my third son.. Because he is a beast who who would throw his own sister to other men to be trampled. Write it just like that."


    Colin was stunned. He rushed over, snatched the phone from his mother''s hand, and said to Lindsay, "Lindsay, don''t post anything yet. I need to talk to my mom."