Sweet Flash Marriage with the Restrained Tycoon (Isabelle and Damien) novel Chapter 548

Chapter 548 I Can’t Get Over It!

Chapter 548 I Can’t Get Over It!

Stanley looked at his mother, Lauren, with hurt in his eyes.

He suddenly understood the relationship between everyone present.

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Gareth, flushed with anger, turned on Lauren. “What are you trying to do? It’s all in the past! What new trouble are you stirring up now?”

Gareth knew Diana was with Brian, and that Frank and Madeline were together. Frank had been widowed young and never remarried. Having no daughters of his own, he doted on Diana and her mother. In Gareth’s mind, that was a good ending.

He had thought they could all just move on peacefully and let the past stay buried. He never expected Lauren to meddle like this.

“Dad…” Stanley said, looking at Gareth and pulling on Lauren’s arm.

Stanley had liked Diana’s personality. No wonder it felt familiar–she gets it from Gareth.

He could see today was Lauren’s fault, but she was still his mother.

Lauren knew she was in the wrong, but she hung her head, bitter and hurt.

It’s all in the past for them, but I can’t get over it!

Seeing her like that, Gareth felt a pang of pity.

A stiff, cold smile twisted Diana’s lips. “Pulling this act in front of me. How very clever!”

“Diana,” Stanley rushed to explain, “Mom didn’t mean it like that.”

Diana turned her furious gaze on him. “Then what did she mean? You went out of your way to get close to me–wasn’t that the point?”

She tried to step forward, but Lynn held her back.

“Spending a fortune, going through all this trouble just to show off your perfect little family reunion?” Diana spat.

Stanley knew Lauren had gone too far. He tugged her arm, “Mom, say something!”

Lauren looked at Diana, forcing down her own anger. “Yes, I did it on purpose! I wanted you to see how happy our family of three is! You shouldn’t even be here! But you keep coming back to see Gareth. Why should you?

“Back when your mother was dying, you scammed 30 million dollars from us! That wasn’t enough? This time, you forced Gareth to give you 300 million dollars! How much more do you want next time!”

“30 million? You knew about the 30 million dollars? You were at the company that day? So you were the one who tried to pay me off with 3,000 dollars?” The pieces clicked into place for Diana.

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Chapter 548 I Can’t Get Over It!

Gareth, listening nearby, turned a sharp look on Lauren.

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“What do you mean, 3,000 dollars?” Gareth remembered the day Diana caused a scene at his office and later blackmailed him for 30 million dollars. But 3,000 dollars? He had no idea what that was about

A mocking laugh escaped Diana. “Mr. Williams, you didn’t know, did you? When your first wife was in the hospital, I came to the company looking for you more than once. Your wonderful girlfriend here paid me off with 3,000 dollars every time! That’s why I forted you to pay me 30 million dollars in the first place

Lauren said nothing, just tightened her grip on Stanley’s arm. Her hand trembled slightly, a clear sign of guilt.

Gareth stared at Lauren. She lowered her eyes, admitting it.

“You!” Gareth was furious. “How could you be so stupid!”

Hearing that. Lauren got defensive. “What? Did I do something wrong? You were divorced! Why should she keep coming around? 3,000 dollars was more than generous-”

“Enough!” Gareth shouted at her, something he’d never done before.

If it had just been about delaying some living expenses for a day or two, he might not have been this angry. But this was money to save a life!

Lauren and Stanley both flinched back.

Diana found the whole scene totally ridiculous.

“Lauren, have you forgotten? My last name is Williams. Your son’s last name is Webster. Even if Gareth died, I’d have a claim on the inheritance!”

Lauren froze, her legs going weak.

If Gareth left her over this, her son would get nothing.

Diana smiled coldly and continued, “And those 300 million dollars? That was Gareth’s wedding gift to me. There were plenty of witnesses that day. Do you want to ask for it back?”

Lauren gritted her teeth in rage.

“Alright, let’s not talk about the past anymore,” Gareth said, frowning, trying to end the fight.

“Gareth…” Lauren protested, unwilling to let it go.

Gareth was generous with her, but 300 million dollars was most of his savings.

“Shut your mouth!” Gareth hissed in a low voice.

Diana had no interest in watching them argue. She walked straight to the dining table.

Lynn followed closely, whispering, “Are you really going to stay for dinner?”

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