Unperturbed, Katelyn said sharply, “Your daughter was hurt by Lise, not me. But rest assured, your attempts to blackmail me will have consequences.”

If this issue wasn’t dealt with now, they would only grow bolder next time. People like them took advantage of those they saw as weak or vulnerable. They refused to listen, wreaking devastation on her property and assaulting medical staff.

Wrenley and Zayden were visibly shocked, unaware that Lise was involved in Zoey’s injury. But their motives were clear—today, they were here for the money. Once they had it, their plan was to abandon Granville for good.

Zayden’s voice turned cold.

“Don’t think you can wash away your sins with words. Like it or not, you’re paying today.”

Katelyn and Aimee couldn’t help but smirk at their audacity. Did they truly believe they could bully her into paying?

Marcia attempted to wriggle free from Wrenley’s firm hold, shouting, “Let me go!”

Yet, Wrenley persisted. Releasing Marcia meant losing their power for the money. She faced Katelyn squarely and asked, “Are you going to pay, or not?”

The couple’s tactics were undeniably aggressive. Zayden and Wrenley were aware that lingering in Granville without securing the money soon would only complicate matters further. They might walk away with nothing. Their initial hope had been to profit from their visit to Granville, yet they had nothing to show for their efforts. How could they be satisfied with that?

Aimee sneered, “And what if we refuse to pay? Do you intend to keep harassing us? The police are already on their way, so feel free to escalate this.”

The impending arrival of law enforcement was inevitable. Time was ticking.

The mention of the police unsettled Wrenley even more, her rural roots making her fear any confrontation with the authorities. She couldn’t bear the thought of facing the police, much less imprisonment!

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But then, Wrenley’s eyes caught sight of a fruit knife on a nearby table. She dashed over and seized it. Brandishing the gleaming blade, she pressed it against Marcia’s chin.

The entire room’s attention snapped to Wrenley. Despite her discomfort, Katelyn hurdled to her feet and commanded, “Put the knife down!” She hadn’t even had time to put on her shoes.

Undeterred, Wrenley pressed the blade tighter against Marcia’s throat.

“Stay back! Hand over the money now, or I swear I’ll do it!”

Marcia was so terrified that tears streamed down her cheeks, her body paralyzed with fear, unable to move. She could even feel the warm trickle of blood sliding down her neck. She cried, “Help me!” She didn’t want to die!

Zayden muttered curses under his breath. Wrenley had completely ruined their plan, causing chaos! If they failed now, it would be the end for them.

Considering the situation, he had no choice but to continue, glaring at Katelyn as he said, “Give us the money, and we will let her go.”

Katelyn’s expression was cold, her presence exuding deadly calm.

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