Norman wailed in despair, “Oh, my God. This guy is a fraud! He canceled his phone number right after
scamming the money! Jojo, how could you be so careless? You’ve only been working here for two days
and you… You’ve… messed it all up…”
Jojo’s embarrassment turned into rage. Thinking back, not only she had been scammed, she had her
heart played like a fiddle.
“That’s enough. Let’s not talk about this anymore.” Paula said anxiously, “We need to solve this situation,
fast! We can’t just let Jojo go to jail. She is still so young!”
Norman was dejected. “What can we even do at this point? The contract was authorized by her, the
transaction was organized by her, and even the acquisition and shipment of the goods was arranged by
her. This incident has nothing to do with anyone else. What kind of solution can you come up with?”
At this, Paula’s eyes reddened. “T-Then what do we do now? Are we going to let Jojo go to jail? She
had just graduated! If she goes to jail, her whole life would be ruined!”
Dejected, Norman kept his peace for a long while. With a sudden clench of his teeth, he suggested,
“Why don’t we… arrange Jojo’s escape?”
“Escape?” Paula froze for a second. “But escape where?”
“Let her go into hiding first,” Norman said. “We can wait and see how things go before we make a
decision.”
Paula broke down into tears. “But she’s just a girl. Where can she escape to? Can’t you think of
something else?”
Norman retorted, “Do you have any better ideas then? Now, it’s either escape or the slammer. Take your
pick!”
Paula was now crying up a waterfall. There was no choice but to escape.
That night, the family barred all communications with the Cunninghams and escaped from Eastcliff
overnight.
Meanwhile, James had booked a table at the Wembley. He waited impatiently for Paula’s family to arrive
at the restaurant for their arranged dinner.
Matthew also came to the restaurant. After all, James had invited him to come.
Today was the last day of the agreed three-day period. If Paula’s family wasn’t leaving, then James
would have to interrogate Matthew.
As Matthew entered, Demi said coldly, “Wow, Matthew, you still have the audacity to come here! Do you
know what day it is today? Have you ever wondered if your boasting will turn around to bite at you?”
Sasha frowned. “Demi, how can you talk to your brother-in-law like that?”
Demi let out a dry laugh. “Am I wrong? Sis, at this point, why are you still defending him? Look at what
this man has done. Making Jojo the CEO of the medicinal company, giving her a luxurious car and a
mansion.
As a result, Jojo stirred up even more trouble. Yet, he still went and solved her problems, spending over
500,000 in one fell swoop. Matthew, you never made our family one cent.
Instead, you spend it everywhere else. What a generous person you are! We got our money through
hard, honest work, but because of you, we have to suffer a loss of 500,000. Do you have any pride?”
Sasha was beyond furious. “Demi Cunningham, you’re too much! This problem has nothing to do with
Matthew to begin with. You guys were the ones who used him as a scapegoat for Jojo. How can you
condemn Matthew now? If you are so capable, why not let Liam take the blame?”
Demi was at a loss for words. She could only look toward James for help. “Dad, look at her. She’s taking
Matthew’s side!”
James waved his hands in dismissal. “That’s enough from you. Sasha, why don’t we talk about
something else? Enough with Paula and her family. Matthew, you said you would get rid of them in three
days’ time, but what’s going on now?
Not only did Jojo not leave, she even processed a huge transaction. Paula just called me about a bonus
too. From the sounds of it, she wanted at least 20 million. Is this your idea of getting rid of them,
Matthew? Are you getting rid of them or our company?”
Sasha retorted, “Dad, how can you say that? Everything Matthew has done is for our own good!”
Demi scoffed. “What has he done, then? Why don’t I see anything?”
Matthew threw a cold glance at Demi. Gently, he said, “Dad, you have to trust me on this one! Tonight,
Paula’s family will definitely leave Eastcliff!”
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