Chapter 616 No Way Out
Chapter 616 No Way Out
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Tyrone turned to leave, but Virginia caught his arm. “Tyrone, the Hills aren’t just any rich family. It’s not worth making an enemy of them over two pieces of trash.”
He hesitated, then steadied his mother with a soft, practiced calm. “Don’t worry, Mom. I know what I’m doing.”
Brad had said it. Aella’s parents had said it. Even his own parents had said it. “Don’t burn the bridge with the Hills over Zera and Shirley.”
He understood their intentions. They were trying to protect him. It wasn’t that he was afraid of that mother and daughter.
But Zera’s hostility toward Aella was genuine. He couldn’t leave her with any loose ends.
Tyrone left Winter Estate and drove straight to the Hills‘ private hospital on the west side of the city.
At exactly 10:00 a.m., Michael was in the middle of discussing Zera with his parents and two younger brothers in the hospital director’s office when Tyrone arrived unannounced.
“Mr. Winter.”
Michael personally ushered Tyrone inside. Thomas had Daniel serve drink for him.
In the sitting area of the office, Tyrone undid his suit jacket and sat down with effortless
composure.
He didn’t speak at first, but everyone in the room already knew why he was there.
After Daniel set the tea in front of him, he retreated to sit beside his parents.
Thomas spoke first. “Mr. Winter, what happened with Zera and Anna was their fault. The Hills failed to discipline them. The blame is
ours.”
He lowered his posture to make it clear that he wasn’t looking for a fight.
Lilian followed quickly. “Mr. Winter, Zera and Shirley have already been punished. We’ve mostly settled things with your parents. Name your price. The Hills won’t bargain.”
Tyrone rolled the delicate cup between his fingers, eyes lowered like he was turning the thought over.
Then he said evenly, “Ruining my engagement, injuring me, and humiliating my fiancée … money doesn’t fix that.” He paused, letting the tension mount.
“Besides, the Winters and the Reids don’t need the Hills‘ compensation.”
The atmosphere sharpened immediately.
Tyrone went straight to the point. “For the sake of our families‘ long friendship, I don’t want to make things difficult for the Hills,”
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