Chapter 147

"You're not gonna lend me the money?" "Nope." "Come on, sis... I know I messed up before, but I've really changed. I swear I'll do whatever you say from now on, just please help me," Emily was getting desperate-tears weren't enough, so she dropped to her knees and clung to Celeste's leg. "Please, sis, I'm begging you. Just help me this once." People nearby were already taking notice, whispering and pointing. Celeste remained completely composed, letting Emily clutch her leg and cry her lungs out. She waited until Emily was practically out of breath before calmly speaking up. "Why should I help you? What are we even to each other? No blood ties, just half-siblings from different dads. You just show up, say you're getting married, and then expect me to hand over two million like it's no big deal? Where exactly do you think I'm gonna pull that money from?" The crowd, mostly office workers, weren't exactly poor, but two million was a jaw-dropping amount. A collective gasp rippled through t