Renee felt nervous, and her back was drenched in a cold sweat. Confronting Melvin's ruthless gaze, she struggled to control her rapid heartbeat and calmly explained, "Mom... We don't have enough money for her medical expenses."
Melvin's tense demeanor eased slightly. He gestured for the man in black to leave and led Renee into a room, retrieving a card from the drawer. "Use this money for now."
Just as Renee reached out to take it, Melvin suddenly pulled the card back. "But first, tell me what you overheard."
"I..." Renee gripped her clothes tightly. She had caught snippets of Melvin's rage, but the details eluded her. She had faintly heard the name "Gia," which reminded her of the person she had paid for information at the hospital. They had mentioned that Melvin's DNA testing sample was obtained from a woman named Gia.
Could it be... Gia was the real Pamela?
"Renee!" Melvin's patience wore thin as he stared at her with a cold gaze.
Renee's heart pounded as she silently met his gaze. After a moment, she stammered, "I... I didn't hear anything. I just arrived here and wanted to ask you for money..."
"Is that so?"
"Yes."
Melvin chuckled, his eyes filled with disdain as he realized she lacked the courage to lie to him. He placed the bank card in her hand, his tone carrying a warning. "As long as you behave and do as I say, your mother's life can be spared."
Renee lowered her eyes and nodded obediently.
Observing her timid demeanor, Melvin sneered coldly.
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