Early the next morning, Liam and Demi returned home just as James and Helen were about to pay a visit
to Matthew.
In fact, Liam and Demi had been staying with them all the while, but they dared not go back home the
previous night for fear of the possibility of being punished.
The sight of the both of them made Helen’s expression turn icy. “Why are the two of you here? Don’t you
two know that Matthew is not happy with you? Did you guys come here on purpose to make him angry?”
Liam lamented deep down inside. Indeed, money makes all the difference! Prior to this, James and
Helen were always annoyed to see Matthew; but now, they are asking us to avoid him so that he won’t
be angry because of our presence!
Despite holding a grudge, Liam was still all smiles.
“Mom, we are here because we know that Matthew has left for work. Remember that jacket you fancied
last time? We happened to have some spare time, so Demi and I went and bought it for you. Dad, we
bought you that pair of leather shoes you’ve been eyeing too.”
With a wide grin, Liam handed the gifts to them.
It was only then did the tension in Helen’s face ease up a little. “Liam, to be honest, it’s not quite
appropriate for you to keep heading back home, seeing how you used to be very harsh on Matthew.
Also, how could you refuse to honor your word after losing the bet with Sasha?”
Demi said anxiously, “Mom, didn’t Liam kneel down and apologize to him already? What else do you
guys want him to do?”
James muttered, “Hmph, since he did bet with Sasha, he should have accepted his defeat more
gracefully! A man is only as good as his word. Since he promised to kneel down if he lost the bet, I am
not impressed by how he hesitated and was reluctant to get down onto his knees in the end!”
Demi looked indignant, and was just about to refute when Liam stopped her. “Dad is right. A man has to
honor his promise, in any case. Dad, please don’t worry because I’ll take note and try hard to become a
man of my word in the future, just like you. As for Matthew, did he mean what he said?”
James and Helen glanced at each other before asking, “What do you mean?”
Liam explained in a low voice, “Dad, Mom, didn’t Matthew say that part of the 300 million was
compensation for our company, and the other part was for our family? In other words, our family’s
compensation will not only include his share, but also the share that belongs to the two of you. But
where’s the money now?”
James and Helen’s expressions changed slightly. Truth be told, they had also been thinking about the
money too.
It was 300 million, after all! After having a discussion that lasted throughout the entire night, they had
already come up with a plan on how to spend the money.
However, they still had no idea how to get it from Matthew.
Helen said impatiently, “Liam, we know what you’re on about. Hence our visit to ask him for the money
now!”
Liam replied immediately, “Mom, are you going to ask him for the money without a proper plan? You just
told him that you wanted nothing from him last night, but you’re going to ask him for the money now
directly. Aren’t you guys making a joke of yourselves?”
“But it’s not right to let him have so much money!” Helen exclaimed, looking embarrassed.
Liam chuckled and said, “Mom, what I meant was, we can adopt another strategy.”
Eagerly, Helen asked him, “What’s your strategy?”
With a smile, Liam proceeded to elaborate, “We have to offer him some benefits first before we ask him
for the money. Mom, he is still working as a cleaner at the hospital, isn’t he? I’m quite close with the
assistant director of the hospital, who is in charge of human resources. I can offer him some money to
arrange for a better position for Matthew. When you pay Matthew a visit, the two of you can tell him that it
was arranged by you guys. It will be easier to ask him for the money by making things pleasant first.”
Helen’s eyes lit up with hope as she commented, “Hey, this is actually a good idea!”
James nodded his head slowly and said, “Well, let’s do it this way then. Liam, you may start making the
arrangements with the assistant director of the hospital.
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