SWNOVELS Mystey Chapter 138
Chapter 138
Looking at Selina, Bernard clenched her teeth and grasped the sofa. "You are Selina!" Blae veins bulged on his forehead. After all, she was the one who broke David's hand. Selina said lightly, "Yeah. Don't be so angry. It's bad for your health. It won't be worth it."
Bernard picked up a cup on the table and threw it at Selina. "You're worried about my health? Stop your hypocrisy.
No one was expecting what Bernard just did. Before Nora and Susie could scream, Selina firmly caught the cup
Selina casually put the cup on the table and said in a slightly cold tone. "Since you started it, I guess I don't need to pretend to be kind or try to have a nice conversation with you
After saying that, Selina looked at David who was hiding behind Bernard, and smiled mildly. "What? Wasn't you very arrogant? You sounded so confident just now. Why are you suddenly a coward now? Come out and talk with me. Don't be acting like a coward who only dares to bully nice people."
David stammered. T... I just don't want to talk to you." He couldn't even bring himself to look at Selina. It was the only thing he could say to protect his pride.
Bernard banged his hand on the table. "Selina! How dare you bully my son right in front of me? Susie, this is your daughter-in-law! Are you two ganged up to bully the Baxter family?"
Selina pulled up a chair and sat down, crossing her legs and folding her arms across her chest. "What? Are you kidding me? Just because you're older doesn't mean you're invincible. I'm not scared of you." She carried herself like a queen, and her commanding presence sent chills down Bernard's spine. He realized that his slamming the table had little effect. He felt completely at a loss, unsure of what to do next.
Selina said, "There's an old saying that loving parents often spoil their kids. You're a perfect example of that. Do you really think it's something to be proud of that your son is a gambler who relies on his parents and does nothing but gamble? And you had the nerve to slam your hand on the table in front of me Honestly, I'm ashamed for you."
Bernard said, "But... But you shouldn't have asked people to cut off David's hand. If="
Before Bernard could finish, Selina interrupted him, "Don't worry. I hired professionals. No if. I heard that since David's hand was cut off, he has become much quieter and didn't dare to go out to gamble. Is this true?" 000000000000000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐
Bernard's lips twitched. He said, "Well... Of course. You've gone around telling everyone in the business that if anyone lends David money and he can't pay it back, they can get three times the interest if they cut off his hand. No one dares to lend money to David at all." Selina said, "Isn't that good? His hand has been reconnected, and it is estimated that his original function cannot be restored. Otherwise, he will go out to gamble every day and cause a lot of trouble after losing. He must be taught a lesson."
Bernard was taken aback by Selina's words. "You... You're twisting logic! Reconnected? That's a hand!" He couldn't believe someone could be so ruthless, talking about a broken hand like discussing the weather.
Selina narrowed her eyes menacingly. "Twisting logic? Let him deal with his own problems when he can't pay up then. Don't drag his sister into this. And for your sake, don't involve yourself either. If that were the case, he'd probably be dead on the streets by now. He's only so cocky because Susie is covering for him. He's been living off her like a parasite, so it's no wonder he's turned out so useless. You spoiled him."
Bernard was intimidated by Selina's aura. He opened his mouth but he couldn't say anything. Nora could not stand it. She said, "Grandpa, I respect you. I didn't want to say anything, but Uncle David has gone too far. You know how much money Mom has given him over the years. You just ignored it. Does Mom deserve to be dragged down him?"
David couldn't help shouting. "Shut up! I knew you're not in the same boat with us since you're not a Baxter. If my parents
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hadn't adopted Susie, she wouldn't be alive or enjoy anything that she has now. How dare you say those stupid things? I deserve all the money that she gives me."
Selina just stared at him coldly. "Wow, now you're brave. Come closer to me. I will fucking beat you up."
David took a few steps backward and didn't dare to say another word. He thought it was not wise to confront her.
Nora said, "Speaking of the adoption, you indeed raised her. So she should respect you, but only the two of you. She doesn't owe her brother anything. After all, she has paid millions of dollars for him. How could you keep using this to ask Susie for money over and over again? Do you think your adopted daughter is like an ATM to you?"
Bernard said, "Don't be so mean. I never thought about it that way."
Nora said, "Why didn't you say anything when your son asked her for money then? Now, your son has paid the price for his own fault. Why are you blaming your daughter? He used his hand as collateral when he borrowed money from the usurer. He's already an adult. Shouldn't he be responsible for what he has done?"
What she said made sense so Bernard felt speechless. In fact, Bernard knew David had made a mistake. But David was his only son. He just wanted to slowly discipline David and lead him to the right path of life. As for the money, Bernard thought Susie had to help them. David's hand was cut off, which made Bernard heartbroken. He was afraid that David's life would be ruined.
Hearing Selina's words, Bernard felt the pressure and stammered, asking Selina not to be so cruel. He was completely a different person from when he just arrived here.
Nora leaned in, her tone sharp and unwavering. "If you really want to discuss this, let's get into it. Two years ago, you were hospitalized because of your heart condition. Your son barely visited to check if you were alive before heading off to the casino. Your wife was in poor health and couldn't do much to help you out. It was Susie who stepped up to take care of you! She was worried the caregiver wouldn't do a good job, so she did everything herself.
"And let's not forget that all the money you lost in that barbecue store investment. That was covered by Susie's prize money. from her championship win. Do you honestly believe you can keep thinking you have endless funds just because she's married to a Brady? Susie and Mr. Brady are truly in love, so she never asked him for money until she had to help pay off your son's debts!"