Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 244

"Nichole, I'm at my wit's end here!" Katy's voice trembled with fear. The debt collectors had been tightening their grip over the past few days, leaving her no choice but to turn to Nichole for help.

Nichole's face twisted in anger. "Do you even realize how much you owe? And you still expect me to bail you out? Where am I supposed to find that kind of money?"

"But haven't you snagged yourself a wealthy man? James, right? I've heard he treats you like a queen and is always by his side. Aren't you about to become his wife soon? The Burkes are loaded. 80 million is nothing to them. He'll surely cover it for you." Katy's eyes sparkled at the mention of James, as if she found a lifeline.

Nichole's face turned a shade of dark grey. "If I could truly become Mrs. Burke, I wouldn't be facing your debtors now, would I?"

Nichole was well aware of Katy's boasts to the collectors, claiming her daughter was soon to marry into the Burke family. The rumor seemed credible enough since James was often seen with her at various events.

Now, with word somehow out that James had cut her off financially, the debtors had come knocking, stripping her of nearly everything of value.

Nichole clenched her teeth in rage. "If it weren't for you leaking my whereabouts, I wouldn't be in this mess! You've dragged me down with you. Why don't you just disappear!"

"Nichole! I'm your mother! How can you speak to me like that? Have you forgotten who bent over backward to cover up that mess for you? It allowed you to lead a prestigious life and study at Eastwood College. You ungrateful bastard! I'm only asking for 80 million to save my life, and you refuse to help!"

Katy's face was twisted with bitterness. "If you don't help me, I'll expose your dark secret and let the world know you killed your best friend. I'll let everyone know that you're not the person Burke International once helped! You stole her identity!"

Nichole's expression darkened. She knew her mother's character all too well. If she couldn't find a way to cover Katy's debts, Katy would go through with her threats.

Then, it would be the end for both of them.