Chapter 136

There was a noticeable sigh of relief on the other end of the line. Then Beatrice's tone softened. "I heard from Evan that Nelson gave you quite a lot in the divorce. Even the Silverhollow Villa the old man bought for you two was transferred under your name, right?" Claire smiled a little wider, didn't deny it, just gave a soft "mm-hmm." Beatrice went on, "Claire, you know our family's always treated you well, even back when the old man was around. That brat Nelson might've messed up your marriage, but apart from that, hasn't the family always been generous to you? So…" "Ms. Grant, let's just cut to the chase, alright?" Claire didn't feel like listening to her play the sympathy card any longer. She interrupted her mid-sentence. Beatrice paused, then gave up the pretense. "Okay, then I'll be straight with you. Don't blame me for being a bit blunt—I'm a member of the Cooper family first, and I have to put the family's interests above everything." Her voice turned serious, no more sweet-t