Liz had to give Martin some credit for his remarkable patience. Remington was being incredibly rude, yet the old man didn''t even flinch. It was almost impressive.
"Alright," Remington said nonchntly. "Then give us thekefront vi at Zenith Manor as your token of gratitude."
Before Martin could even react, Ste blurted out in a panic, "No! That''s impossible!"
Thatkefront vi at Zenith Manor belonged to her. When she returned to the West family, Martin outwardly spoiled her, but in reality, he rarely gave her anything of substance. She only had the right to wear the jewelry he bought; whether it would truly belong to her in the end was anyone''s guess. That vi was the single piece of real estate officially under her name. She had begged for a long time before Martin, likely deciding she needed some fixed assets to keep up appearances, finally gave it to her.
After getting the vi, Ste had hired designers topletely renovate the interior and redesign the gardens. She had poured her heart and soul into every inch of it. How could it be given away to Remington as a reward?
However, as soon as Ste finished speaking, Martin red at her with a heavy frown. "Ste! I know you love that vi, butpared to Ron, it''s nothing. Besides, giving it to Remington isn''t like giving it to an outsider. Won''t you be able to visit whenever you like in the future?"
Martin''s eyes carried a hidden warning. The eldest daughter of the West family shouldn''t act so petty.
Ste''s nails dug into her palms. She didn''t dare argue. Masking her heartache, she nodded and forced a smile. "You''re right, Dad."
Liz easily caught the implication: Martin was hinting that Ste and Remington were bound to get married eventually, so it didn''t matter whose name the property was under. Disgusted by the notion, Liz opened her mouth to retort, but Remington beat her to it.
"Whether Ms. West can visit in the future will be entirely up to the vi''s owner," he said smoothly.
Mr. and Ms. West stared at him, bewildered. What did he mean by that?
Even Liz was momentarily confused and turned to look at him. Remington gazed down at her with a gentle smile.
"After all, the one who reported the abusive nanny to the police today was Liz. It was Liz who rescued Ron from the hands of that malicious woman. So, naturally, the vi should be given to Liz as the reward. Wouldn''t you agree, Mr. West?"
Ste was already furious about losing her precious vi. Holding onto the hope of marrying
Remington, she had rationalized that giving it to him meant it would still eventually be hers. But finding out Remagton was dema
it for
Liz? She had poured her blood, sweat, and tears into that property, and now Liz was going to enjoy it? Ste felt the coppery taste of blood rise in her throat; her face turned an ugly shade of green.
Even Martin''s expression stiffened briefly. But things had already reached this point; refusing now would be meaningless and make
him look unreasonable t
his bitter resentment, he said Since Lizetta has left the Dashiell family and is divorced, if she doesn''t have a ce to settle down in Zion City... as an elder who watched her grow up, it''s only right that I gift her a vi."
Liz let out a coldugh. "Please, don''t. A moment ago, this was the reward for saving your young
like
master Now you''re spinning it it''s an act of charity because you pity me? If you don''t want to hand over the reward, just say so. There''s really no need for these theatrics."
Did he think she couldn''t hear his underlying jab? The old bastard was reminding her of her divorce, mocking her for being penniless with nowhere to live, and essentially telling her to take the house and get out of Oakridge Heights. What colossal nerve!
Remington chuckled softly, pulling Liz closer. "Darling, suddenly I feel like the vi at Zenith Manor is just mediocre. Let''s forget it. There''s a private ind going up for auction in a few days. We can go check it out, and if you like it, I''ll buy it for you."
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