A Trillionaire’s Revenge novel Chapter 33

JUDITH's POV

"My goodness, Francis. All you ever do is complain, please. I think you should concentrate on getting healthier, not nagging about things that shouldn't bother you."

Francis coughs, and I continue brushing my hair as I admire myself in the mirror. Francis was a talker and it irritated me, deep into my bones. I did marry him for his money, but I had love for him. I mean, he fathered my daughter, my only child.

"How dare you ask our son-in-law for money, do you not have any shame?" He asks, sitting up. I could tell he was getting stronger by the day. He still spent most of the day sleeping, but whenever he woke, he was always stronger than the day before.

I wear my diamond earrings, "You gave me these on our 9th year anniversary, do you remember? You spoilt me silly that I didn't even need to ask to be spoiled." I get up, "You gave me that life, Francis!" I say, my tone at its peak as I point at him. "It's not my fault if I'm doing everything in my power to save us from poverty. You caused all this, so it would be unfair if you try to blame me for anything."

"But Judith, it doesn't mean you should extort the man for money, it just isn't right."

"Don't let your ego get in the way of things, like you said, Luke is our son-in-law and whatever he does for us, he's happy doing it."

"My ego?" Francis asks and I roll my eyes.

"Of course, yes. Your ego. You've always been a proud man, honey and I know your ego has been wounded finding out that our funds have been coming from Natalie's hus—

"I've never said this before, but you are one shameless woman, Judith." He says and I can see how displeased he is, but I could care less.

"And you, my darling, are a pauper." I say as I take my leave. Nobody would make me feel lesser than what I should, not Natalie, not Ruth, and certainly not Francis. I knew I made the right decisions, preserving the family status and social standing. People still respected us even though we were almost penniless. They attended our soirée which indicates that our social circles and standing were still very much intact and I would give anything to keep it that way.