When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him Novel

Chapter 684 The Result Of The Court Proceedings

All the money was given to the Evans family! How am I supposed to return it to Cecilia? Besides, there’s no way I’d give her the money.

Paula called out to Cecilia, who was walking away, her tone softened in an attempt to sound conciliatory. “Ceci, I’ve already given the money to the Evans family. There’s no way I can get it back.”

Cecilia stopped and turned to face Paula, her expression unreadable. “Is that so? Then I’ll proceed with applying for enforcement.”

She was sure Paula and Magnus had some personal savings.

Paula approached Cecilia, her earlier aggression now replaced by a desperate tone. “Are you trying to drive me to my grave? I don’t have many years left!”

Cecilia looked at her calmly. “You brought this upon yourself.”

Paula’s voice trembled with a mix of desperation and threat. “I’m your mother! If I end up with nothing, you won’t have it easy either,” she warned.

With a dismissive smile, Cecilia asked, “Do you think I’m doing well now?”

Paula was momentarily taken aback.

Cecilia’s eyes flashed with resolve as she glared at Paula. “I’m not intimidated by your threats. I’m determined to reclaim what rightfully belonged to Dad. You squandered all his money on another man. How can you even look at yourself in the mirror? My father loved you deeply–do you even deserve him? What’s happening to you now is nothing but karma.”

After finishing her words, Cecilia turned and left.

It took a while for Paula to regain her composure. She yelled at Cecilia’s retreating figure, “You monster! You’ll pay!”

She only stopped glowering at Cecilia upon noticing the passersby looking their way.

Cecilia remained silent after returning to the car.

Nathaniel had also heard Paula cursing Cecilia.

Mason, irritated, almost wanted to say. What mother curses her own daughter? If her daughter’s a monster, then what does that make hert

“Get out of the car, Nathaniel instructed the driver and Mason.

Though unsure why, the driver and Mason did as they were told.

When they were alone in the car, Nathaniel finally said to Cecilia, “If you want to cry, just cry.”

All Cecilia did was embrace him.

Taken aback, Nathaniel stiffened.

Cecilia didn’t shed a tear. Instead, she muttered, “Don’t worry. I’m okay. I won the lawsuit. I can finally reclaim my father’s money. I’m thrilled. Let’s go celebrate.”

Nathaniel rested his hand on her shoulder, patting it and saying in a warm voice, “Okay.”

She suggested celebrating the occasion, but she hardly ate anything when they went to her favorite restaurant.

Nathaniel knew she was hurt by Paula’s words and stayed by her side, offering her comfort.

Upon returning to the Evans residence, Paula immediately informed Ralph and Cassandra about the unfavorable outcome of the lawsuit.

Ralph’s eyes were filled with disbelief. “Didn’t you say it was impossible for us to lose? How much do we have to pay?”

“The transferred funds amount to thirty billion.”

“Thirty billion? That’s outrageous–she might as well have robbed a bank!” Ralph roared, his face turning red with fury. He was already strapped for cash, and the news sent him into a panicked. frenzy.

Cassandra, too, never expected such an outcome. “Mom, can’t you try to talk some sense into her? She’s a woman. What does she need all that money for?”

Paula let out a sigh. “I tried, but she’s determined to go against me. She insists on reclaiming all the wealth her father left behind.”

“I can’t come up with the money,” Ralph said coldly.

“Cecilia threatened to proceed with enforcement if we don’t pay up.” Paula added.

Ralph thought about Paula’s personal savings and said, “Honey, don’t you still have some savings?

“I’m down to my last billion or two. How could that possibly be enough?” Paula said.

In reality, her personal savings were way more than a hundred million, but she didn’t want to use

The Evans family had amassed quite a fortune over the years, so she thought they should be able to pay Cecilia,

However, she was unaware that the Evans family’s wealth was merely superficial. They had been living off their past achievements,