She Stuns the World - Chapter 55: Chapter 55
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Wesley gritted his teeth and said firmly, "I'm grateful to the Kennedy family for raising my daughter. Since she no longer has ties with them, we will repay the expenses. Please provide a detailed list, and the Donovan family will pay you back with interest."
In recent years, property values had soared, and the Bard Property home was worth nearly a million now.
If necessary, he could sell the house and pay the rest in installments.
Though this decision would be tough on the family, he believed they would understand and support him.
Regina looked Wesley up and down with disdain. "Pay it back with interest? Can you really afford that? You're making promises in front of all these people—what if you can't follow through?"
Wesley's face flushed with determination. "The Donovan family may be poor, but we have our pride! I'll write you a guarantee right now, promising that we'll repay every cent of Athena's upbringing."
Claire added, "I'll sign the guarantee too. You don't need to worry about us reneging."
Arthur pounded his chest. "I'll sign as well. Even if I have to sell everything, I'll make sure we repay you."
Wesley and Claire glared at him.
He awkwardly raised his hands in surrender. "Just saying, just saying."
Maria hesitated, raising and lowering her hand before finally speaking timidly, "I'll sign too."
Regina sneered. "Let me remind you, pride doesn't pay the bills. It'll only cost you money and dignity." Her words drew disapproving looks, not just from the Donovans but from the onlookers as well.
Mocking someone for being poor was one thing, but mocking their integrity? No one could stand for that!
Before the Donovans could respond, Harry spoke up from the phone. "Donovans, Athena doesn't owe the Kennedys a dime. Don't let them intimidate you."
"The Kennedy family wasn't qualified to be Vission Group's agent. Six years ago, I gave them the exclusive rights purely because of Athena. In that time, they've made nearly a billion."
"Strictly speaking, that money is thanks to Athena. She owes the Kennedys nothing."
The crowd was stunned. Nearly a billion in just six years?
Who were these people? Were they making money or printing it?
Harry continued, delivering a harsh blow. "Isaac, do you really think you're talented? Without Athena, the Kennedy family is nothing."
Isaac and his family flushed with anger.
Andrew snapped, "Harry, you're going this far for Athena and still claim your relationship is innocent? Athena was just a child when she met you. How could she possibly have saved a grown man like you? Something doesn't add up."
Harry smirked. "Andrew, you're on my list for tomorrow's lawsuit. You'd better find a lawyer fast."
Andrew was left speechless. As a rising star, a lawsuit could spell serious trouble for him.
Watching her son being humiliated, Regina could no longer contain herself. "If we hadn't adopted Athena, she would have ended up in an orphanage. She never would have had the chance to live like a princess or receive a proper education."
"You're belittling the Kennedy family's care and generosity as if it were worthless. We should have just let her burn in that hospital!" she screamed.
Regina's words struck hard, leaving Wesley and Claire pale with shock and pain. Tears filled Claire's eyes as the weight of her hurtful comments settled in.
In recent years, property values had soared, and the Bard Property home was worth nearly a million now.
If necessary, he could sell the house and pay the rest in installments.
Though this decision would be tough on the family, he believed they would understand and support him.
Regina looked Wesley up and down with disdain. "Pay it back with interest? Can you really afford that? You're making promises in front of all these people—what if you can't follow through?"
Wesley's face flushed with determination. "The Donovan family may be poor, but we have our pride! I'll write you a guarantee right now, promising that we'll repay every cent of Athena's upbringing."
Claire added, "I'll sign the guarantee too. You don't need to worry about us reneging."
Arthur pounded his chest. "I'll sign as well. Even if I have to sell everything, I'll make sure we repay you."
Wesley and Claire glared at him.
He awkwardly raised his hands in surrender. "Just saying, just saying."
Maria hesitated, raising and lowering her hand before finally speaking timidly, "I'll sign too."
Regina sneered. "Let me remind you, pride doesn't pay the bills. It'll only cost you money and dignity." Her words drew disapproving looks, not just from the Donovans but from the onlookers as well.
Mocking someone for being poor was one thing, but mocking their integrity? No one could stand for that!
Before the Donovans could respond, Harry spoke up from the phone. "Donovans, Athena doesn't owe the Kennedys a dime. Don't let them intimidate you."
"The Kennedy family wasn't qualified to be Vission Group's agent. Six years ago, I gave them the exclusive rights purely because of Athena. In that time, they've made nearly a billion."
"Strictly speaking, that money is thanks to Athena. She owes the Kennedys nothing."
The crowd was stunned. Nearly a billion in just six years?
Who were these people? Were they making money or printing it?
Harry continued, delivering a harsh blow. "Isaac, do you really think you're talented? Without Athena, the Kennedy family is nothing."
Isaac and his family flushed with anger.
Andrew snapped, "Harry, you're going this far for Athena and still claim your relationship is innocent? Athena was just a child when she met you. How could she possibly have saved a grown man like you? Something doesn't add up."
Harry smirked. "Andrew, you're on my list for tomorrow's lawsuit. You'd better find a lawyer fast."
Andrew was left speechless. As a rising star, a lawsuit could spell serious trouble for him.
Watching her son being humiliated, Regina could no longer contain herself. "If we hadn't adopted Athena, she would have ended up in an orphanage. She never would have had the chance to live like a princess or receive a proper education."
"You're belittling the Kennedy family's care and generosity as if it were worthless. We should have just let her burn in that hospital!" she screamed.
Regina's words struck hard, leaving Wesley and Claire pale with shock and pain. Tears filled Claire's eyes as the weight of her hurtful comments settled in.
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